Pskov National Museum

Pskov, Russia

The Pskov state historical, architectural and art museum, opened in 1876, is one of the oldest museums of Russia. It comprises three separate museums and a wide range of displays. The 2nd floor of the new building houses the war collection, with photos and artefacts from WWII, as well as information on more recent conflicts like Afghanistan and Chechnya. More interesting is the 1st-floor picture gallery, which has works from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including paintings by Nikitin, Tropinin and Zhukovsky, as well as representations from the Russian avant garde, including a couple of Petrov-Vodkins.

References:

Lonely Planet

Museums in Russia

Address

ulitsa Nekrasova 7, Pskov, Russia

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Details

Founded: 1876
Category: Museums in Russia

More Information

www.lonelyplanet.com
www.aac-project.eu

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Pskov Krom (1,4 km)
Mirozhsky Monastery (0,8 km)
Ivanovsky Monastery (2 km)
Gremyachaya Tower (1,5 km)

Izborsk Fortress (30,4 km)
Pskov-Caves Monastery (42,8 km)
Truvor (30,6 km)
Krypetsky Monastery (21,9 km)
Yelizarov Convent (27,7 km)

User Reviews

Larissa Lahtinen (22 months ago)
Pskov is a beautiful city. Great museum. Historic place.

татьяна иса (23 months ago)
Pskov is great at any time. On Oktyabrsky, 21, it seems, they bought dishes and souvenirs from the Pskov potter. Postcards at the post office can only be bought, inexpensive taxis around the city are 100 rubles, dinners are about 250, impressions are priceless.

Арина Заволоко (2 years ago)
Nice museum There is always something new to appear. We are waiting for new excursions

Ирина Смирнова (2 years ago)
Very interesting expositions. You can listen to guided tours. Recommend.

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