State Historical Museum of the Southern Urals

The State Historical Museum of the Southern Urals houses over 50,000 artifacts spanning from prehistoric tools and medieval weapons to ethnographic materials depicting traditional lifestyles of the region's peoples.

Established in 1923, the museum was founded to preserve and study the heritage of the Southern Urals region, expanding its collections and research activities over the decades to become a key institution for regional history.

The museum actively promotes cultural understanding through temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events that highlight folk traditions, local crafts, and the development of regional industries and communities.

Located at coordinates 55.168333 latitude and 61.397778 longitude in Chelyabinsk, the museum offers accessible facilities and visitors should check opening hours and ongoing exhibitions on the official website before planning their visit.

The museum participated in archaeological excavations across the Urals during its early years, discovering significant prehistoric artifacts that contributed to understanding ancient cultures and were presented in collaborative exhibitions with other Russian museums.

Location: Chelyabinsk

Inception: 1923

Official opening: 1923

Website: http://chelmuseum.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.16833,61.39778

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18