Penzenskiĭ gosudarstvennyĭ obʺedinennyĭ kraevedcheskiĭ muzeĭ

The Penzenskiĭ gosudarstvennyĭ obʺedinennyĭ kraevedcheskiĭ muzeĭ is a regional museum in Penza housing extensive collections on natural history, archaeology, and ethnography. It also features dedicated exhibition spaces devoted to significant local figures throughout history.

The museum was founded in the early 1900s when enthusiasts of natural science and local history gathered their collections together. Over time it grew into an important institution for preserving and studying the region's past.

The museum holds objects from different periods that show how people in this region lived and what mattered to them. The collections reveal local crafts, clothing, and everyday items that reflect the daily life of residents.

The complex includes multiple specialized sections covering different topics, so plan enough time to explore the various areas. It helps to decide in advance which exhibitions you want to see to make the most of your visit.

The museum holds rare paleontological finds that reveal how the landscape and animal life looked in earlier times. These collections help researchers understand how the region changed over long periods.

Location: Penza

Inception: September 22, 1905

Website: http://penza-km.ru

GPS coordinates: 53.18640,45.00760

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24