Chuvash National Museum

The Chuvash National Museum is an institution in Cheboksary that spans multiple exhibition areas and holds over 212,000 objects. The collection includes archaeological finds, historical documents, and handcrafted works from various periods.

The museum was established in February 1921 following decisions by the Chuvash National Congress, with teachers from the Proletarian University playing a key role in its creation. This founding reflected an effort to document and safeguard the region's heritage.

The galleries display traditional clothing, textiles, and everyday items that show how Chuvash people lived and worked across different eras. Walking through them, you get a sense of the daily customs and practical knowledge that shaped this community.

You can visit from Tuesday through Sunday between 10 AM and 6 PM, with extended evening hours until 8 PM on Thursdays. It helps to allow plenty of time since the multiple exhibition areas offer much to explore.

The collection spans from the Stone Age to the present and includes rare examples of Chuvash embroidery as well as old manuscripts with regional folktales. These valuable textiles and writings offer glimpses into artistic techniques and oral traditions that are otherwise hard to find elsewhere.

Location: Cheboksary

Inception: 1921

Official opening: 1921

Address: Piazza Rossa 5

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 12:00-20:00

Phone: +7(8352)624124

Website: http://chnm.ru

GPS coordinates: 56.14542,47.25267

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09