Ulyanovsk Oblast Art Museum

The Ulyanovsk Oblast Art Museum holds a collection of paintings, sculptures, and graphic works spanning from the 16th to the 20th century. The pieces showcase various artistic styles and techniques from multiple countries and periods.

The museum began in 1895 as an art section of a historical institution and grew significantly after the 1917 revolution when collections from local nobility were donated. This expansion transformed it into a major regional art repository.

The collection displays works by major Russian painters and art pieces from Western Europe, reflecting the artistic connections between regions. Visitors can see how these works together tell a story of artistic development across time and place.

The museum is accessible from the main avenue and can be easily included in a day trip through the city. Plan enough time to walk through the different sections of the collection at a comfortable pace.

The collection preserves portraits created by serf artists from the Simbirsk region during tsarist times. These rare works tell the story of an artistic tradition that is seldom found elsewhere.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Tuesday[2,4] 12:00-20:00

GPS coordinates: 54.31533,48.40545

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24