Irons museum

The Irons Museum in Pereslavl-Zalessky holds around 300 different irons made from cast iron, copper, and ceramic, mostly from the 19th century. The objects display the technical development from simple heated irons to modern electric appliances.

The museum was founded in 2002 and focuses on the development of ironing devices. The region has a long connection to industrial history, as Peter the Great established a naval workshop here in the early 18th century.

The collection shows how ironing became part of Russian household routines and what role these tools played in daily life. You can see how these devices changed the way people cared for their clothes over time.

The museum offers guided tours that explain the technical differences between the objects. It is easy to reach on foot and sits near other attractions by the lake.

Some irons had wooden handles and needed to be heated on stoves, which required a completely different working method. These devices show how physically demanding housework once was.

Location: Pereslavl-Zalessky

Inception: 2002

GPS coordinates: 56.73460,38.85248

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00