Museum of Local Lore

This museum is a repository of regional artifacts, photographs, and documents that trace how Polotsk developed across different historical periods. The collections show the economic and social shifts that shaped this city over time.

This institution preserves objects from medieval times when Polotsk was a principal city of the Principality of Polotsk between the 10th and 13th centuries. That era established the city as a major trade and religious center that influenced the entire region.

The exhibits display traditional clothing, crafts, and everyday objects that show how people in the region lived across different generations. Visitors can see what mattered to communities here and understand the continuity of local traditions through time.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday and offers guided tours that provide deeper insight into its collections. It helps to check ahead about current exhibitions to see if they match your interests.

This institution maintains extensive archives of regional maps and documents that reveal changes in territorial boundaries and administrative divisions over time. These materials offer rare glimpses into how the political geography of the region transformed through different eras.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +375214462715,+375214462541

Email: local.polotsk@museum.by

Website: http://local.polotsk.museum.by

GPS coordinates: 55.48513,28.76278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24