Volgograd Museum of History and Technology Measures and Weights, Museu na Rússia
The Volgograd Museum of History and Technology Measures and Weights is a specialized museum housed in a former instrument factory, dedicated to the history of scales and weights. The collection contains over 2400 items from various countries and periods, including antique balances, postal scales from Germany, pocket scales from England, and laboratory scales spanning different centuries.
The museum was established in 2009, following a collection that began in the 1990s at a local factory when workers brought back old scales from travels or inherited them from family members. A significant portion of the early holdings came from the collection of the Etalon company, which closed in the early 1990s and provided the foundation for the later museum.
The museum's name reflects the craft tradition of scale makers and weights manufacturers who worked across generations. Visitors can see how these tools were essential in daily commerce, medicine, and household life, revealing the role of precise measurement in building trust between traders and customers.
The museum is located on Aviator Highway in the Dzerzhinsky district and is best reached by public transport or taxi. It is advisable to call ahead to confirm current opening hours, as the museum may be temporarily closed or group tours may be by arrangement only.
The museum is a member of international organizations of scale collectors and holds special exhibition rights shared with European and German specialist groups. Many visitors are unaware that some of the oldest pieces on display date from the 12th to 14th centuries, making them rare remnants of medieval craftsmanship.
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