Slovtsov Museum
The Ivan Slovtsov Museum, which bears the name of the famous Tyumen explorer and state councilor, is one of the most significant cultural institutions in the Tyumen region. This modern museum complex is located in a building with an area of 29 thousand square meters and offers a diverse collection, which includes works by such outstanding artists as Aivazovsky, Repin and Shishkin.
The museum's collections include not only paintings, but also sculptures, icons and many other artistic and historical treasures. If you love art and painting, you can spend the whole day in this museum, immersing yourself in the world of culture and creativity.
The museum provides interactive exhibitions, workshops and events that make it interesting for visitors of all ages.
Masharov House Museum
Travelers interested in the history and cultural features of various cities cannot imagine their trip without visiting a colorful museum. In Tyumen, a must-see is the Masharov House, where a small but informative exhibition is dedicated to the life of pre-revolutionary Tyumen. Here you will get acquainted with the traditions and tastes of wealthy citizens of that time.
The museum is located in a historic mansion that belonged to Nikolai Dmitrievich Masharov, a prominent industrialist and owner of an iron foundry. Built in the mid-19th century, the house is considered an architectural monument of federal significance, which adds additional value to it.
In the museum, you can see the owner's office, appreciate the elegance of the halls and look at archival photographs reflecting the life of Tyumen in the pre-revolutionary period.
Local History Museum "City Duma"
Local History Museum "City Duma" is located near the Bridge of Lovers and is housed in a beautiful 19th-century mansion, distinguished by its monumental columns at the front entrance. This museum offers a unique exhibition, which contains stuffed animals that inhabit the Tyumen region, as well as rare fossils, which allows visitors to learn more about the local flora and fauna.
The main exhibit of the museum is of particular interest - the largest mammoth skeleton in Russia. This unique specimen is an important part of not only the museum's collection, but also the cultural heritage of the region as a whole.
In addition, in this museum visitors can learn about the history of the chimes created in 1857 by the peasant Trusov by order of the State Duma, which adds another interesting page to the rich history of the region.
Kolokolnikov Estate Museum
The only merchant estate in Tyumen, built in 1802, stands out against the backdrop of modern new buildings. The Kolokolnikov merchants' estate attracts attention thanks to its unique wooden carvings, which can only be seen here.
By visiting the museum, tourists are immersed in the atmosphere of the past, where the luxury in which famous merchants lived can still be felt. Of particular value is the estate's exposition called "History of the House of the 19th-20th Centuries", which tells about the significant events that took place within these walls. Here you can learn about the life of merchants of that time and see what their everyday life looked like. The estate is not only a historical monument, but also an important cultural site that allows you to touch the past of Tyumen and its merchant traditions.