Beloborodov Museum, House museum and federal heritage site in Tula, Russia.
Description
The Beloborodov Museum is a house museum and federal heritage site in Tula dedicated to the history of musical instruments. Its rooms display objects from the 19th and 20th centuries, including harmonicas, gramophones, photographs, documents, and everyday household items.
History
The museum was established in 1995 to preserve the legacy of N.I. Beloborodov, who invented the first chromatic harmonica in Russia during the 1870s. This innovation made Tula an important center for musical instrument manufacturing in the country.
Culture
The museum holds instruments made by the Tula factory 'Melody' between 1960 and 1990, showing how the city became known for musical instrument production. The collection reflects local pride in regional craftsmanship and manufacturing skills.
Practical
The museum is centrally located in Tula and opens most days of the week with varying hours depending on the day. Visitors should plan time for guided tours, which offer a chance to hear live music demonstrations on the historical instruments on display.
Did you know?
The museum offers demonstrations with historical instruments where visitors hear live music performed on original harmonicas and gramophones. These practical performances give direct insight into how these objects sounded and were used in daily life long ago.
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