Kirov region local museum

The Kirov Region Local Museum is a regional museum in Kirov that collects objects spanning the area's history, from geological finds to archaeological discoveries and everyday items from different time periods. The collections include stone tools, ceramics, historical documents, and personal possessions that show how people lived here across centuries.

The museum was founded in 1866 and grew over decades while the city itself was renamed from Vyatka to Kirov in 1934. Its collection documents the region's transformation from early settlements to modern times.

The displays show traditional clothing, tools, and crafts that reflect how people in Vyatka lived and worked. Visitors see the practical skills and artistic techniques that families passed down through generations in this region.

The museum is located in central Kirov and welcomes visitors of all ages throughout the year. Guided tours and educational programs are available to help you understand the exhibits better.

The museum preserves items from the Vyatichi and Finno-Ugric peoples who inhabited this territory before Russian settlement in 1374. These ancient finds trace the presence of cultures that thrived here long before the modern city existed.

Location: Kirov

Inception: 1866

Website: http://muzey43.ru

GPS coordinates: 58.60200,49.68300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01