Review of the best museums in Ufa in 2024

Ufa is a city with a history of over 440 years. But not only age has influenced the rich history of the city. Ufa is the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, where the culture, customs and religious characteristics of many peoples are closely intertwined. The picturesque nature and the history of this city full of memorable moments are reflected in more than 20 museums and exhibition halls. Let's consider the most popular ones.

The best museums of Ufa

National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan

Address: st. Soviet, 14

Phone: ☎ +7 347 273-35-77

Website: http://www.museumrb.ru

Working hours: Tue-Fri: 11: 00-18: 00; Sat: 12: 00-20: 00; Sun: 11: 00-18: 00; Mon: closed.

It is not for nothing that we started our review of the most popular museums in Ufa with the National Museum. This is the largest museum in Bashkortostan and one of the oldest in Russia. The date of its foundation is April 23, 1864. The museum's reserves number about 140 thousand exhibits, which are presented to visitors in 34 exhibition halls. Each room is dedicated to one specific topic, which is very convenient for visitors. Exhibition halls dedicated to nature stand out against the background of others. They provide a visual representation of different biological environments, allowing you to practically immerse yourself in them. For example, the hall "The Age of Stone" tells and shows the wealth and originality of the bowels of Bashkiria. Several rooms are devoted to the ethnography of the peoples inhabiting the republic. They talk about the national characteristics of the culture of each nation. Rich historical expositions allow you to plunge into the distant past, starting with the Bronze and Stone Ages.

In addition, the National Museum has 9 branches, which are dedicated either to outstanding people, or have a historical and local history direction.

The cost of a full entrance ticket is 150 rubles, excursion services - 100 rubles per person.

• a large number of thematic exhibition halls;
• expositions saturated with exhibits;
• professional guides.

• all halls are not always open to the public.

Memorial house-museum of S.T. Aksakova

Address: st. Zainulli Rasulev, 4

Phone: ☎ +7 347 276-83-52

Website: http://www.aksakov.info

Working hours: Tue-Sat: 11: 00-18: 00; Mon: closed.

Sergei Timofeevich Aksakov - writer-memoirist, literary critic. This is not the whole list of manifestations of Aksakov's multifaceted personality. He was also an active public figure, a responsible and honest official, the author of books on the topic of fishing and hunting. It was in Ufa, in the family estate of the Aksakovs, that this outstanding person spent his childhood. Here, in the house of the Aksakovs, the memorial museum of Sergei Trofimovich is organized. Not only the contents, but also the building itself, dating back to the middle of the 18th century, is of historical value. It is recognized as the oldest wooden structure in Ufa.

The fund of the house-museum reads more than 1.5 thousand items. The exposition is divided into several sections.One of them conveys the interior of the second half of the 18th century as realistically as possible: furniture, original things belonging to Aksakov himself and his family. Another exhibition tells about the life of Sergei Timofeevich, about his activities as an official, writer, critic, etc. Separate rooms are dedicated to his children, and especially to Konstantin and Ivan, who were the ideologists of Slavophilism.

The cost of a full entrance ticket is 150 rubles, excursions - 50 rubles per person.

• realistic environment of the 18-19th century;
• a rich story of the guides, which complements the exposition with facts as much as possible.

• not designed for the flow of tourists: there is no full-fledged wardrobe, parking, etc.

Bashkir State Art Museum named after M.V. Nesterov

Address: st. Gogol, 27

Phone: ☎ +7 347 272-13-85

Website: http://museum-nesterov.ru

Working hours: Tue-Fri: 10: 00-18: 30; Sat: 12: 00-20: 30; Sun: 10: 00-18: 30; Mon: closed.

The museum was opened to the public in early January 1920. It was located in the former estate of the merchant M.A. Laptev, located in the historical part of Ufa. The Art Nouveau building with an adjoining garden is an example of a Russian estate from the beginning of the 20th century. It is here that the permanent exhibition of classical art is located.

Despite the fact that the name of Nesterov was given to the museum only in the 50s of the 20th century, its beginning is associated with the gift of Mikhail Vasilyevich. In 1913 M.V. Nesterov donated more than a hundred paintings to his hometown, including works by many famous Russian artists. In addition, the museum exhibits works by Mikhail Vasilyevich himself. All these authors are collected in the collection of Russian art from the 18th - early 20th century. 20th century.

A separate exposition is made up of works of ancient Russian art: icons of the 15-17 centuries, Palekh writing, church copper-cast plastic, etc. The museum also presents the Western European culture of the 16-19 centuries. This is painting, engraving, and sculpture.

The collection of decorative and applied art of Bashkiria is of great interest. Here you can see embroidery, woodcarving, sculpture, painting, samples of national clothing, etc.

The cost of a full entrance ticket is 150 rubles, excursions - 50 rubles per person.

• large collection of paintings;
• the museum is actively involved in scientific and educational activities. For those who wish, on Wednesdays, lectures on the history of world art are held;
• the new building of the museum hosts temporary exhibitions on various topics.

• not found.

House-Museum of A.E. Tyulkina

Address: st. Wave, 21

Phone: ☎ +7 347 250-77-12

Website: http://museum-nesterov.ru

Working hours: Tue-Fri: 10: 00-18: 00; Sat: 12: 00-21: 00, Sun: 10: 00-18: 00, Mon: closed.

Alexander Erastovich Tyulkin is a Russian painter who, without a shadow of a doubt, can be called the founder of the fine arts of Bashkiria. Since childhood, his life has been associated with painting. He received his first lessons from his father, then studied at the Kazan Art School. The main theme of Alexander Erastovich's creativity was the image of his hometown, the Bashkir land, the Urals. In addition to painting, he was engaged in teaching activities: he gave drawing lessons to orphans. Thanks to his pedagogical gift, a whole Ufa school of painting was formed. A talented painter and a wonderful teacher, A.E. Tyulkin left behind not only works that were excellent in their simplicity, but also outstanding students.

The Alexander Erastovich Memorial Museum was founded in 1989 in the house where the painter lived and worked since 1922. The house of the early 20th century is itself a monument of architecture and history of Ufa. It has preserved the arrangement of rooms and furnishings that were during the life of the artist. There is a garden next to the house, which was planted by Alexander Erastovich himself.

The museum exposition is represented by furniture, photographic materials and, of course, paintings by A.E. Tyulkin. In addition to the permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions are held in the museum, where you can see the works of young Bashkir artists. Lectures, musical and creative evenings are also held.

The cost of a full entrance ticket is 150 rubles, excursion service - 50 rubles per person.

• interesting not only the exhibition of paintings, but also the house itself, which has been preserved in good condition;
• a visit to the museum gives an idea of ​​the cultural life in Ufa at the beginning of the 20th century.

• difficult to find a building there are no pointers.

Memorial House-Museum of Mazhit Gafuri

Address: st. Gogol, 28

Phone: ☎ +7 347 272-65-65

Website: http://literatmuzey.ru

Opening hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10: 00-18: 00; Thurs: 14: 00-21: 00; Sun, Mon: day off.

Mazhit Gafuri is a man of sharp mind and remarkable intellect. From early childhood, Mazhit was a capable student. Despite his poor background, Mazhit Gafuri had a great desire to study. Having no money to enter Ufa, Mazhit went to receive a religious and scholastic education, which did not satisfy all his need for knowledge. He was actively engaged in self-education, studied languages, history, geography. Dissatisfaction with traditional education resulted in open statements against the entire school system. He even led a group of his followers.

Mazhit Gafuri is a poet and writer who greatly influenced the literature of Bashkiria and Tatarstan. In his works, he reflected the thoughts and views of the progressive population of his time.

The museum is located in a house that belonged to the writer. He lived here for over 10 years, which were the most productive in his creative activity. The exposition is represented by furnishings, furniture and personal belongings of Mazhit Gafuri. Separate rooms are dedicated to the creative path and work of the writer.

Admission fee for adults: 40 rubles.

• the well-preserved environment allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of life and work of the Bashkir classic.

• not found.

House-Museum of Sh.A. Khudaiberdin

Address: st. Novomostovaya, 20

Phone: ☎ +7 347 272-65-43

Website: www.museumrb.ru

Working hours: Tue-Sat: 11: 00-18: 00; Sun, Mon: day off.

Shagit Akhmetovich is a prominent figure in the history of Bashkortostan. As an active politician, Khudaiberdin was engaged in the issue of recognizing the autonomy of Bashkiria. He also did a lot to recognize the Bashkir language as the state language. During the difficult years of the formation of autonomous Bashkortostan, Shagit Akhmetovich was engaged in the elimination of illiteracy in the republic, fought against devastation and hunger. Despite the overload of political and social work, Sh.A. Khudaiberdin also found time for literature. He owns more than 30 publications in which he spoke as a patriot of his republic.

The house-museum is located in a wooden mansion, which was donated by the Government of the Bashkir ASSR to Shagit Akhmetovich in 1923. The exhibits, collected in a single exposition, tell about the time of the formation of Bashkortostan as an autonomous republic. In addition, the museum conducts military-patriotic work among schoolchildren and youth.

Full entrance ticket price: 30 rubles.

• the building of the museum itself is an architectural monument and is interesting to visit.

• an exposition about Afghanistan and Chechnya looks incomprehensible in this museum.

Museum of Geology and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Bashkortostan

Address: st. Lenin, 47

Phone: ☎ +7 347 273-12-21

Working hours: Mon-Fri: 10: 00-17: 00; Sat-Sun: day off.

Huge mineral resources of subsoil have become not only the subject of attention of the industry of Bashkortostan, but also its property, which is reflected in the corresponding museum. More than 60 types of minerals are currently being mined in this region. How it all began, what the Ural Mountains are rich in, all this is reflected in the expositions of the exhibition halls.

Free admission.

• a huge collection of stones, minerals that captivate with their silent beauty.

• inconvenient for visiting opening hours of the institution (Saturday and Sunday days off);
• visit only by appointment and group.

Museum of Archaeologists and Ethnography

Address: st. K. Marx, 6

Phone: ☎ +7 347 272-29-79

Website: http://www.museum.ru/m2089

Working hours: Mon-Fri: 10: 00-17: 00; Sat-Sun: day off.

The museum, opened in 1976, was the logical result of the past archaeological and ethnographic studies of the region, conducted under the leadership of the scientist R.G. Kuzeeva.According to the results of research and expeditions, collections of exhibits related to the ancient and medieval period of the development of the southern part of the Urals were collected. The rich expositions fully and vividly reflect the culture and history of the peoples of the Urals, which was formed as a result of centuries of contact between Europe and Asia, which makes these exhibits unique. Of particular interest are the collections of clothing and household items of various nations, attracting attention with a variety of colors. The archaeological exposition is rich in exhibits dating back to the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, as well as the early Iron and Middle Ages.

Admission fee for adults: from 200 rubles.

• rich collection of historical exhibits;
• the museum hosts lectures on the history of the region.

• visiting the museum only by a group and by appointment;
• inconvenient work schedule (does not work on weekends).

Forest Museum

Address: Lesnoy proezd, 1

Phone: ☎ +7 347 232-89-31

Website: http://www.museum.ru/m2089

Working hours: Mon-Fri: 09: 00-18: 00; Sat-Sun: 11: 00-19: 00.

Unusual and most mysterious museum of the city. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, the forest museum is located in a two-story building with an unusual layout. The main part of the expositions looks like dioramas with stuffed animals that reflect the peculiarities of the region's nature. A separate exposition is devoted to the life of the ancient peoples who inhabited these lands.

An excellent addition to the exhibits on display is the park behind the house with animals in enclosures.

Full entrance ticket price: 100 rubles.

• a great place for family leisure with children.

• inconvenient location.

Lemonarium

Address: st. Mendeleev, 152/2

Phone: ☎ +7 347 256-64-04

Website: http://lemonarium.ru

Opening hours: Tue-Sun: 10: 20-16: 20; Mon: closed.

Lemonarium is a huge greenhouse with an area of ​​over a hectare. More than 1000 trees are grown there. It's not just citrus fruits. Here you can see representatives of the tropical flora: pomegranate, bananas, papaya, ficuses, kiwi, coffee, etc.

Guided tour for adults: 100 rubles.

• the tropics, which are also available in winter;
• specially equipped photo zone for visitors;
• you can carry out wedding photography and video filming (for a fee).

• not always interesting excursions.

Intellectus

Address: st. Sophia Petrovskaya, 52/2

Phone: ☎ +7 347 246-34-34

Website: http://intellectus-ufa.ru

Opening hours: daily: 10: 00-20: 00.

The youngest, but at the same time the most unusual museum in Ufa. Intellectus positions itself as a museum of entertaining sciences. It is one of a kind in Bashkortostan. Existing exhibits, which can be touched, used in experiments and research, will be of interest not only to children. Daily prepared scientific shows with a vivid program and an exciting plot open the veil of secrecy over various phenomena of nature and science.

Full entrance ticket price: 330 rubles. (excursion service included).

• a large number of devices and exhibits that are interesting at any age;
• you can participate in various scientific experiments.

• not found.

Each of the described museums is unique in its own way. All of them preserve the culture and history of the extraordinary Bashkir land, and also provide visitors with new knowledge.