We had difficulty finding this museum, but were pleasantly surprised on entering. The museum is a 5 minute walk from Prospekt Lenina, so is not visible from the street. We had just visited the House Museum for Political exiles and decided to walk to the...More

Well worth visiting with dioramas of animals, geological info and specimens, costumes, jewellery, artefacts, etc. We spent several hours here on a Sunday afternoon. Only technical problem was lack of chairs and no lift but this is usual in Russian museums.

From prehistory through today, including czars, Revolution, WWII. Self-guided, mostly Russian text but some English. Interesting exhibits, well-curated. Met students sketching some exhibits, natural life, which indicated to us the museum is actively part of the community, a good sign. Well-recommended by our hotel, validly.