This famous landmark of the cultural capital of Russia is located in Kronverke Peter and Paul Fortress and is considered one of the oldest in the city. In addition, the St. Petersburg Artillery Museum is also one of the largest military museums in the world. On its territory in 17 000 m & sup2 there are 850 000 exhibits.
History of the Museum of Artillery in Porterburg
The beginning of the collection of the museum's main collection falls into 1703, just in the year of the foundation of the so-called Northern Capital. At this time in the bastions of the fortress the first warehouse of rare weapons is gradually being built. He was the beginning of a huge meeting. Approximately in May, the fortress was laid, and by August Peter ordered to build a special room where an artillery can be stored. At that time the name of the museum was different - Zeichaus. Gradually the exhibition expanded and in 1965 it was decided to change its name to the Military History Museum.
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Since then, all the new exhibits have been gradually added, the collection has expanded noticeably. Today, among the exhibits, you can find a wide variety of weapons from all ages from ancient Slavic swords to modern rocket launchers. All that is in the walls of the museum, in one way or another is connected with the military history of Russia.
Exposition of the Artillery Museum in St. Petersburg
Initially, only the internal exposition was presented to visitors, but in 2002 it was decided to open another one in the courtyard Kronverka. When you get inside the building, already on the first floor for you is presented the first exhibition dedicated to Russian missile technology.
In other halls of the Museum of Artillery in St. Petersburg, visitors are presented with banners and samples of military uniforms. The documents set out the history of the creation and development of military forces, recorded exploits and the most remarkable dates from the country's military history. In addition to the documents, you can evaluate paintings with images of military exploits. Complement the atmosphere of the museum engravings, sculptures of the most famous commanders and royal persons.
The most valuable among all exhibits of the Museum of Artillery in St. Petersburg are the personal belongings of Alexander I himself, the personal weapon of Bonaparte, Alexander II. There are also real works of art of military affairs: articles with crystal and silver incrustation. Be sure to pay attention to the chariot that was designed to carry the banner, and other such rare exhibits.
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As for the external exposition of the Museum of Artillery and Communications, it occupies about two hectares and represents a completely integral architectural and artistic complex together with the building. Among the exhibits you will see copies of missile weapons, various other types of engineering equipment, there are even samples of equipment with nuclear munitions.
In the walls of the Artillery Museum in St. Petersburg it will be interesting to visit not only people associated with the military case, but also ordinary citizens of the country and tourists. From time to time, various lectures and exhibitions are held there. Often the younger generation is brought here within the framework of educational programs. It is worth noting that the excursions there are really entertaining, even the youngest visited the museum with open mouth listening to the history of the guide.
If you are going to visit the St. Petersburg Artillery Museum , you can do it any day, except Monday and Tuesday, and also on the last Thursday of every month. To visit external and internal expositions, tickets are purchased separately.
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