Description of the attraction
The Museum of the History of the City of Mogilev was opened in 1990 in the restored City Hall on the central square of the city. The Town Hall and the Museum of the History of the City are the hallmark of Mogilev. Here you can learn in detail about its history from the moment of its inception to the present day. The exposition area is 78 square meters. The main fund has more than 7 thousand storage units.
The archaeological exposition widely presents the Slavic heritage of the Belarusian people. Axes of the Stone Age 2-3 millennia BC, found at the sites of ancient people on the territory of Mogilev. Slavic amulets, amulets, lunettes, national Slavic women's and men's jewelry.
The Mogilev Museum houses a large collection of unique early printed books and handwritten scrolls, some of which date back to the 18th century. From the exposition dedicated to Christianity, you will learn about the history and events of the multi-confessional city of Mogilev, see ancient icons, crosses, church utensils.
In the section dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, you will learn how the heroic defenders of Mogilev opposed the German fascist invaders. You will also learn a lot about the Belarusian partisan movement.
A large collection of old prints, paintings, photographs and postcards will tell you how the architectural appearance of the city of Mogilev has changed over the centuries. People interested in national costume and fashion history will not be left indifferent by an interesting exposition dedicated to medieval Belarusian dresses.
The museum also hosts a large number of thematic exhibitions of Belarusian and foreign artists and sculptors. Historical museums of other cities and countries come to Mogilev with visiting exhibitions.
