Museum of History and Archaeology of the Middle Urals

The Museum of History and Archaeology of the Middle Urals is a repository of finds from different periods of the region, spanning from the Stone Age to modern times. The exhibitions display tools, pottery, weapons, and household items that document thousands of years of human activity.

The museum was founded in 1871 and grew as the region industrialized, with archaeologists collecting and studying more finds over time. It became the main place to understand the history and cultures of the Urals as research deepened.

The museum displays objects from early Uralic peoples, including hunting tools, jewelry, and religious items that reflect the daily lives of these communities. You see how these people worked, prayed, and lived together through what they left behind.

The museum is located in central Nizhny Tagil and housed in several buildings, meaning you should allow time to explore everything properly. It helps to set aside at least an hour or more for a thorough visit and to use available maps to navigate the exhibitions.

The museum offers virtual exhibitions that recreate ancient settlements as if you were walking through their streets and experiencing daily life. These immersive reconstructions show how early Ostyak and Samoyed peoples actually lived and how their homes appeared.