What to do and see in Nizhny Novgorod, Volga District: The Best Specialty Museums

March 9, 2022 Randal Brittian

There are hundreds of historical monuments and features in Nizhny Novgorod, each more beautiful and unique than the last. A red brick kremlin, stone cathedrals, a futuristic planetarium, medieval monasteries, a hyperboloid tower... Nizhny Novgorod seems to be a mashup of cultures, eras and technologies that all miraculously work in harmony to create an endearing urban landscape.
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1. Museum of Interactive Science Quarks

str. Rodionova, house 165, building. 13 Mall Ganza, Nizhny Novgorod 603087 Russia +7 831 423-42-51 [email protected] http://kvarky.ru/
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Museum of Interactive Science Quarks

It is necessary to touch and be influenced by the museum of physics and entertaining sciences with more than 100 interactive exhibits which it is possible. The inclined room, Ames's room and a 3-meter tower crane which even the child can operate are among the most interesting exhibits. Besides, in the museum there is own spherical movie theater (mini-planetarium). On days off in "Quarks" master classes and scientific shows are held (it is possible to study the schedule on the website of the museum). The museum of entertaining sciences is carried out final for kindergartens and elementary grades, New Year trees and other actions, it is possible to celebrate birthday of the child here, to arrange business action, an office party or a wedding photoshoot.

2. Toys Museum

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya St., 8, Nizhny Novgorod Russia 433-23-79 http://vk.com/museumtoysnn
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Toys Museum

3. Galileo Park

Kazanskoye Hwy., 11, Nizhny Novgorod 603163 Russia +7 831 235-01-27 [email protected] http://nn.galileopark.ru
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5.0 based on 140 reviews

Galileo Park

The pavilion of more than 1000 m2: interactive exhibits, optical illusions, amazing musical instruments, the mysterious mirror, the room with the broken gravity, intricate mazes, unexpected photo zone and much more. You’ll feel a dwarf and a giant, learn to play the water pipes, play on the strings of invisible harps, create your own world.

4. Kashirin House (Maxim Gorky Childhood Museum)

Kashirin House ul. Pochtovyy S'Ezd d. 21, Nizhny Novgorod 603109 Russia +7 831 433-85-89 http://museumgorkogo.ru/muzej-detstva-a-m-gorkogo-domik-kashirina
Excellent
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Kashirin House (Maxim Gorky Childhood Museum)

5. The Sakharov Museum

Gagarina prospekt, d. 214, Nizhny Novgorod 603137 Russia +7 831 466-86-23 [email protected] http://www.sakharovmuseum.ru
Excellent
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

The Sakharov Museum

The soviet flat was a place of exile for a disgraced academician around thirty years ago. It is a living example of violation of basic human rights and freedoms. This memorial apartment is furnished according to the time, when Andrei Sakharov was living in here. It also features a number of information stands. One of the rooms of the apartment is used for temporary exhibitions. Our exhibition hall features rare photographs and documents.

6. Russian Museum of Photography

Russian Museum of Photography ul. Piskunova 9a, Nizhny Novgorod 603005 Russia +7 831 437-37-43 [email protected] http://www.fotomuseum.nnov.ru
Excellent
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Russian Museum of Photography

7. Communication Museum

Communication Museum ul. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya 56, Nizhny Novgorod 603000 Russia +7 831 437-54-47
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Communication Museum

8. Maxim Gorky Museum House

Maxim Gorky Museum House ul. Semashko 19, Nizhny Novgorod 603005 Russia +7 831 436-16-51 [email protected] http://www.museums.unn.ru/danco/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

Maxim Gorky Museum House

9. Nizhny Novgorod Aviation Museum

Nizhny Novgorod Aviation Museum Aeroport, Nizhny Novgorod 603000 Russia +7 831 269-35-46 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Nizhny Novgorod Aviation Museum

10. Gorky Literature Museum

Gorky Literature Museum ul. Minina 26, Nizhny Novgorod 603155 Russia +7 831 436-65-83 [email protected] http://www.museum.nnov.ru/danco
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Gorky Literature Museum

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