Boat of Peter I

Boat of Peter I is a museum site near Veskovo in Pereslavl, where the preserved wooden vessel sits on a hilltop surrounded by parkland and monuments. The grounds include buildings from the 1800s and displays of naval equipment from the era of Peter the Great.

This museum was established in the early 1800s to preserve a boat that Peter the Great used around 1690 for training exercises on a nearby lake. The collection grew from efforts to document his pioneering role in creating a modern Russian navy.

The site serves as a monument to Peter the Great's role in Russian maritime history, with structures and displays that celebrate his personal involvement in naval development. Visitors can walk through the grounds and see how this place continues to honor that legacy today.

The site sits on a hilltop in parkland and is easy to explore on foot, with most visitors spending one to two hours here. The best time to visit is during warmer months, when the grounds are fully accessible and views across the surrounding waters are clear.

The boat dates from Peter's youth, when he personally taught himself sailing and used this experience as the foundation for his later naval reforms. This vessel thus represents a private moment in the life of one of Russia's most transformative rulers.

Location: Veskovo near Pereslavl

Inception: 1803

Opening Hours: maggio-settembre Martedì-Domenica 10:00-18:00; ottobre-aprile Martedì-Domenica 10:00-17:00; Martedì[-1] off

Website: http://museumpereslavl.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.72375,38.77333

Latest update: December 22, 2025 11:46