National Museum of the Republic of Karelia

The National Museum of the Republic of Karelia is a history museum in Petrozavodsk with around 24 permanent exhibition halls documenting a thousand years of regional history and artifacts. The collection ranges from prehistoric finds to modern objects, showing how Karelian society developed over time.

The museum was founded in 1871 and grew from a private collection that was later taken over by the state. Since then it has become the main keeper of the regional history of the Karelian Republic.

The museum displays collections of traditional Karelian and Veps craftsmanship, including clothing, tools, and everyday objects from local communities. These items show how people in this region lived and worked over generations.

The museum offers guided tours in several languages, audio guides, and educational programs for different age groups. There is also a museum shop where you can find local products and crafts.

The museum is housed in historic buildings that form part of an old architectural complex in the center of the city. This location itself tells part of Petrozavodsk's story.

Location: Petrozavodsk Urban Okrug

Phone: +78142559620

Email: nmrk_karelia@mail.ru

Website: http://nmrk.karelia.ru

GPS coordinates: 61.78705,34.36370

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09