Simferopol Art Museum, Art museum in Simferopol, Crimea.
The Simferopol Art Museum houses a large collection of paintings and sculptures arranged across its galleries, displaying artistic works from different centuries and movements found in the region. The exhibition spaces are organized thematically to help visitors understand how styles and subjects changed over time.
The museum was founded in 1921 as part of regional collecting efforts and later became an independent institution. World War II caused significant losses to the collection, which was partially rebuilt afterward.
The museum displays works by notable artists such as Ivan Aivazovsky, Dmytro Levytsky, and Vasilii Tropinin, representing various regional artistic traditions.
The building is centrally located and easy to reach, with regular opening hours for visitors who want to spend time exploring the galleries at a comfortable pace. Set aside enough time to walk through the different sections without rushing.
Some works in the collection have complicated histories, as they are claimed by different institutions across Europe, raising questions about ownership. These connections reveal how art collections were exchanged across borders over time.
Location: Republic of Crimea
Location: Simferopol
Inception: 1921
Official opening: 1921
Website: https://simhm.ru
GPS coordinates: 44.95729,34.09149
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08
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