Museums in Yekaterinburg

Top Museums in Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg's museum landscape showcases the industrial and artistic heritage of the Urals. This selection includes the Museum of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art, the first of its kind in Russia, and the Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, home to the famous Kasli Iron Pavilion. Visitors can explore regional history through the Sverdlovsk Regional Museum, literary legacies at the Bazhov and Reshetnikov houses, and specialized collections ranging from radio history and mineralogy to Soviet-era daily life.

Top Museums in Yekaterinburg — Map

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Ekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts

The Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, established in 1986, is the largest art museum of the Urals region of Russia.

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Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts

The Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, established in 1986, is the largest art museum of the Urals region of Russia.

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Museum of Stone-Rain and Jewelry Art

Russia's first museum of its profile, established in 1992. It features Ural emeralds, demantoids, and traditional stone-cutting techniques, alongside a collection of 18th to 20th-century jewelry.

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Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore

The Sverdlovsk Regional Museum of Local Lore is a museum in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia.

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Ekaterinburg History Museum

Housed in several 18th and 19th-century buildings, this museum traces the city's development from a military fortress to a major industrial center through archaeological finds and interactive exhibits.

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Dom Metenkova

A photography museum located in the former home and studio of Veniamin Metenkov, a pioneer of Ural photography. It hosts archival collections and contemporary photographic exhibitions.

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Muzej kamna

Also known as the Ural Mineralogical Museum, it houses a vast private collection of rare minerals, crystals, and stone carvings from the Urals and around the world.

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Muzej Vysockogo

Located in the Vysotsky Skyscraper, this museum is dedicated to Soviet singer-songwriter Vladimir Vysotsky. It features personal belongings, his Mercedes-Benz, and a reconstructed hotel room.

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Hudozestvennyj Muzej Ernsta Neizvestnogo

Dedicated to the life and work of the world-renowned sculptor Ernst Neizvestny. The museum displays original sculptures, drawings, and philosophical works by the Yekaterinburg-born artist.

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Muzej Bazova

The memorial house where writer Pavel Bazhov lived from 1911 to 1950. The interior is preserved as it was when he wrote his famous Ural folk tales, including 'The Malachite Box'.

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Dom-muzej F.M. Resetnikova

A literary museum dedicated to 19th-century writer Fyodor Reshetnikov. The site includes a reconstructed postal station courtyard, reflecting the life of postal workers in old Yekaterinburg.

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Uralskij geologiceskij muzej

Part of the Ural State Mining University, this museum houses over 40,000 exhibits, including gold, platinum, and famous Ural gemstones like malachite, rhodonite, and emeralds.

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Made in USSR

A museum of Soviet daily life featuring household items, toys, clothing, and electronics from the mid-20th century. Many exhibits are interactive and can be handled by visitors.

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Museum of architecture & design

Located in a former 19th-century mechanical factory, this museum focuses on Ural architecture and industrial design, featuring large-scale industrial machinery and architectural models.

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Muzej kukol i detskoj knigi <<Strana cudes>>

Part of the United Museum of Ural Writers, this space displays a collection of antique and modern dolls alongside children's literature and theatrical puppets.

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Rossia - moa istoria

A multimedia historical park using digital projections, touchscreens, and 3D reconstructions to present Russian history from ancient dynasties to the modern era.

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Muzej radio im. Popova

Located in the former home of Alexander Popov's sister, this museum chronicles the history of radio technology, featuring early receivers, transmitters, and vintage television equipment.

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Muzej VDV. Krylataa gvardia

Dedicated to the history of the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV). Exhibits include military equipment, uniforms, parachutes, and documents related to paratrooper operations.

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