- Museum-reserve "Kazan Kremlin"
- National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Museum of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan
- Museum of Socialist Life
- Museum of Illusions and the House of the Giant
The most popular museums in Kazan are advised to visit all those who have come to rest in the capital of Tatarstan, not only for the purpose of enlightenment, but also for acquaintance with the history and cultural values of the Tatar people.
Kazan is famous not only for large complex museums, but also for small ones, for example, dedicated to Russian classics of literature (Tolstoy and Baratynsky museums). The city has both branch (museum-memorial of the Great Patriotic War) and private museums (International Institute of Antiques).
Museum-reserve "Kazan Kremlin"
The following museums are located on its territory:
- The Cannon Yard Museum (in addition to exhibitions, it organizes chamber performances, master classes on making dolls "Your Doll", the event "Saturday Fair in the Museum", classes from the animation studio "Hurray !!!", where children are taught to create cartoons);
- The Warrior Spirit Museum of Weapons is an exhibition of archaeological finds related to the military culture of the ancient peoples of Russia.
- Museum of Islamic Culture (of particular interest are multimedia exhibits in the form of the Interactive “Scrolling Koran”, the projection “A Lesson in a Madrasah”, the installation “Kazan Kremlin in the 15-19th centuries”);
- Exhibition Hall "Manezh" (guests are invited to visit the exhibition "Russia. 20th Century in Photos", and on Saturday-Sunday - at the rehearsals of the symphony orchestra);
- Center "Hermitage-Kazan" (pleases visitors with the presence of classes with computers, exhibition, information, lecture and conference rooms; exhibition halls exhibit paintings, graphics, arts and crafts) and others.
Buses No. 47, 29, 37, 15, 35, 74, 6, 75 go to the Kazan Kremlin.
National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan
In the funds of the museum located at the address: st. Kremlevskaya, 2, 800,000 exhibits are stored, the most valuable of which are things of Tatar literary figures, gold coins, Likhachev's collection and other items. Young guests will be interested in the museum program "Streams of the Volga Region", which allows them to learn about the customs of the peoples of the Volga region, learn the elements of national dances, and take part in a round dance game.
Museum of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan
The location of the museum is st. Pushkin, 86. Acquaintance with the exhibits of the first hall will allow you to learn the ancient history of the city (the recreated city gates are kept here); the second room is dedicated to the history of the 15-20th centuries (books, documents, weapons are subject to inspection), and the third - to modern history.
Museum of Socialist Life
Thanks to its exhibits, guests find themselves in the 70-80s of the 20th century. School equipment, Komsomol and pioneer attributes, materials related to sports and military service during the Soviet Union, toys and things created in the USSR are subject to inspection.
Museum of Illusions and the House of the Giant
It is a single entertainment complex where everyone can become a part of a 3D picture, climb the throne from Game of Thrones, walk along a rope stretched between houses, sit on huge stools, look under the lids of huge pots, take a picture with a notebook the size of a wardrobe …
