History of the region based on the materials of archeological excavations” is being opened on the lowest floor of the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple with the refectory. It is the first full exhibition representing archaeology of the Belozersk district in the Vologda Region. Materials of the monastery archeology are displayed for the first time in our region. More than 4000 archeological objects dating back to different chronological periods are represented there: from the Mesolithic period (9000 B.C.) till the late Middle Ages.

Monk’s cell

At the end of the 20th – early 21st century considerable restoration work has been carried out in the Kirillo-Belozersky museum-reserve. Museumfication of the monuments is being realized at the same time. One of the most interesting architectural buildings of the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery is the Monks’ cells. In the process of its restoration architects and restorers managed to discover complicated structure of this dwelling house of the 17th-19th centuries.

Folk art of the Belozersk district

Exhibitions dedicated to the folk applied art and handicrafts of the Belozersk district are placed in the spacious vaulted chambers of the monastery cook-house of the 16th century. An important place is occupied by wood-carving, ceramics, peasant embroidery, weaving, lace-making and a folk female costume of the 19th-early 20th centuries.

News

30.04.2015

Summer opening hours of museum and its branches

Dear visitors,

Here you can find the opening hours of the museum and its branches during the summer season. Prices for entrance tickets can be found in the section “Information”.

Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve

(Kirillov)

During the period from May 1 to September 30, the permanent and temporary exhibitions are open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum area is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Church of St. John Climacus and the Cook-house are open every day, except Monday and Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The lunch hour is from 1 to 2 p.m. in the exposition “Antiquities of Belozersk District” and the Monk’s cell; from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cook-house. All other permanent and temporary exhibitions are open without any breaks.

The viewing platform of the Bell-tower and the galleries of the walls are open for visitors starting from May 1*. Please, note that children under 15 can go there only if they are accompanied by adults.

Museum of Town and District History

(Kirillov, 103 Gagarin Street)

During the period from May 1 to September 30, the museum is open every day, except Monday and Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Museum of Dionisy’s Frescoes

(Ferapontovo)

During the period from May 1 to September 30, the permanent and temporary exhibitions are open every day.

From May 1 till June 1 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From June 1 till August 31 - from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From August 31 till September 30 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Church of St. Prophet Elijah at Tsypino

(in the outskirts of Ferapontovo)

During the period from May 1 to September 30, the church is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact telephone numbers where you can also order excursions:

Kirillov: +7 (81757) 314-79 or +7 921 722 75 84

Ferapontovo: +7 (81757) 492-61

* Important information: the galleries of the walls will be open in May on festive days and at the weekend. As for the weekdays, you can specify the opening hours by telephone.

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+7 (81757) 3-17-35 Kirillo-Belozerki museum-reserve, Kirillov town, Vologda region, Russia

The project is implemented within the programme of support for fine arts museums in the provinces of Russia "Museums of the Russian North" supported by "Severstal" PLC and "CAF" (Charities Aid Foundation)