Hrodna State Historico-Archaeological Museum

The Hrodna State Historico-Archaeological Museum is a history museum inside the Old Castle in Hrodna, Belarus, displaying finds from different periods. The exhibition spans multiple rooms and contains objects like tools, weapons, jewelry, and written records from the region's past.

The museum was founded in 1922 and later moved into the Old Castle, which served as a royal palace for King Stefan Batory in the 16th century. The building itself witnessed centuries of regional history and changed hands several times before becoming a museum.

The collection shows crafts and everyday objects that reveal how people lived in this region over the centuries. You can see how traditional skills and clothing changed through time.

The museum sits on Castle Hill near the city center and is open most days, with guided tours available in different languages. Plan to spend at least two hours there and be prepared for stairs, as the location sits on a slope.

The museum shares the castle complex with a second palace from the 18th century featuring Rococo architecture, which contrasts with the older building. The site offers the rare chance to see two different phases of European palace architecture in one location.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Website: https://museum-grodno.by

GPS coordinates: 53.67602,23.82511

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40