Tula Oblast Local History Museum

The Tula Oblast Local History Museum is a regional museum in Tula presenting exhibits with artifacts, documents, and educational materials spanning several centuries. The collections document the region's development and provide an overview of the local past through various display categories.

The museum was established in May 1919 and has preserved collections from the Russian Empire and Soviet periods. These materials show how the region underwent major historical shifts and transformations over time.

The museum displays ethnographic collections showing how people in this region lived, what customs they followed, and what traditional crafts they practiced through different eras. You can see objects that reveal the daily routines and skills that shaped local communities.

The museum is located on Sovetskaya Street 68 and opens Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 20:00 from Thursday to Saturday. Plan your visit accordingly, as holiday schedules may differ from regular opening times.

The museum maintains detailed records of local craft traditions, especially the development of regional metalworking and armory production. These techniques were central to the area's economy and reputation for generations.

Location: Tula

Inception: May 18, 1919

Address: ул. Советская, д. 68

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday,Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday-Saturday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +74872307975

Email: guk.tokraeved@tularegion.ru

Website: https://museum-tula.ru/muzei/muzej-tokm

GPS coordinates: 54.19107,37.61857

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01