Location: Republic of Buryatia
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What to do and see in Republic of Buryatia, Siberian District: The Best Museums
The Republic of Buryatia (Russian: Респу́блика Буря́тия, tr. Respublika Buryatiya, IPA: [rʲɪsˈpublʲɪkə bʊˈrʲætʲɪjə]; Buryat: Буряад Улас, Buryaad Ulas, [bʊrˈjaːt ʊˈlas]) is a federal subject of Russia (a republic), located in Asia in Siberia. Its capital is the city of Ulan-Ude. Its area is 351,300 square kilometers (135,600 sq mi) with a population of 972,021 (2010 Census).
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1. Clock Museum
2. Victory Museum
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
3. Dias Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Dias is the first private museum of contemporary art in Irkutsk. It was founded in 2009 by private collectors.The gallery regularly hosts exhibitions and master classes. Museum has collection of more than 3000 paintings, graphics and sculptures, including works of Salvador Dali and Picasso. It is located in the centre of city.
4. Gallery of V. Bronshteyn
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5.0 based on 179 reviews
Viktor Bronshteyn’s Gallery is the largest gallery in Siberia. You can see the fine art paintings, graphic and sculptural works of not only Siberian artists, but also authors from different regions of Russia and other countries. Permanent exhibition of the well-known artist Dashi Namdakov is the pride of the collection. You can see the unique sculpture “Bird and Tiger” presented in the hall, which is made from lapis lazuli and bronze.
Reviewed By Loblolly8
This gallery is an absolute must for any traveler to Irkutsk. Here you can find the best contemporary art in Irkutsk and probably all of Siberia, with a strong focus on the indigenous Buryat and Evenk artists who explore their own roots with exceptional creativity and up-to-the-minute techniques. The gallery is quite large, offering the opportunity to see several exhibits at once. The staff is very welcoming, and there are opportunities on the premises to relax with refreshments and to buy creative gifts you can't find anywhere else. But the art is the real standout here. If you are curious about the direction of contemporary art in Siberia -- and want to enjoy the outstanding skill of some of its best practitioners -- then you've found the right spot!
5. Landfill Museum
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
6. Baikal Museum of Gems
7. Museum of Medicinal Herbs and Minerals
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Culture of phytotherapy, fangotherapy, aromatherapy, lithotherapy goes back thousands of years, but many aspects of it have been lost over the years of the scientific revolution. All this information is collected and carefully stored in the museum, and pleasantly surprises visitors with its unusual.
8. Taltsy Museum
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Architectural-ethnographic Museum "Taltsy" – a unique collection of monuments of history, architecture and Ethnography of XVII–XX centuries.The Museum complex under the open sky attracts visitors with opportunity for direct experience of material and spiritual culture of the peoples of the Baikal region
Reviewed By 267christophere - Cologne, Germany
While staying in Irkutsk I decided to also visit this museum. Getting there and back is somewhat tricky and speaking Russian definitely helps: There are minibusses for the route between Irkutsk and Listvyanka that you can take to the museum. The stop for the museum is just off the highway and there isn't really anything other than the museum here, so you should for sure tell the driver this is where you are headed. Getting back I just stood at the bus stop and stopped the next bus that went past which worked out fine. The museum is really interesting and gives a good overview over the different ethnicities and cultures in the area. Additionally, the nature around the museum is really worth the trip itself... even (or especially) when it is bitter cold like during my visit!
9. Baikal Museum
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4.5 based on 587 reviews
Reviewed By McAndersenJ - Sutton, United Kingdom
So interesting to come and find out more about this amazing lake! After touring around for a few days we stopped here and found so many incredible interesting facts about the place! The museum is not big but don’t miss it!
