Central Museum of Tavrida, Regional heritage museum in Simferopol, Ukraine.
The Central Museum of Tavrida is a regional museum with a large collection spanning different periods of Crimean history. The galleries contain archaeological finds, ancient coins, historical drawings, photographs, and local documents.
The museum was founded in 1887 to collect and preserve objects from Crimea's various historical periods. Its collection documents the region's development from the earliest civilizations through the medieval period.
The exhibitions show how people from different eras lived in Crimea and left their marks on the region. Visitors can see how daily life, trade, and beliefs changed across the centuries.
A visit can be planned at any time of day since the museum opens throughout the week and stays open into the evening on many days. It helps to set aside enough time to explore the different gallery rooms thoroughly.
The collection holds a specialized group of Late Scythian objects, a culture that shaped the region two thousand years ago. It also contains fossilized remains of prehistoric animals that once roamed Crimea.
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