Пятигорский краеведческий музей

Pyatigorsk Regional Museum is a museum in central Pyatigorsk dedicated to the history of the Stavropol region and Northern Caucasus. Its collections include archaeological discoveries, ethnographic objects, art, and historical photographs that document how this area developed over time.

The museum was founded in 1903 by the Caucasian Mountain Society to preserve the region's history and culture. During World War II, the occupation caused significant losses to its collections, though the institution survived and continued.

The museum displays weapons from different centuries and everyday objects that show how people lived and worked in this region. These items reveal the crafts and traditions that mattered to local communities.

The museum is located on Brothers Bernardazzi Street in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Its collections are arranged in separate thematic rooms, allowing visitors to explore different aspects of regional history in a single visit.

The museum houses rare fossils of large prehistoric animals, including the skull of a southern elephant that lived around one million years ago. These paleontological finds show what kind of animals once roamed this landscape.

Location: Pyatigorsk

Inception: 1903

Website: http://pkm1903.ru

GPS coordinates: 44.03591,43.07969

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21