The Tarnovskyi Chernihiv Regional Historical Museum is a must-visit destination located in the historical part of the city on Val. Housed in a beautiful 19th century building, this museum offers a rich exhibition with numerous artifacts spanning from ancient times to the 20th century. The artifacts are expertly presented in various exhibitions, each dedicated to a different historical period. It is recommended to allocate at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the museum and its exhibits. Additionally, guided tours are available for those who want a more in-depth and engaging experience.
The museum owes its name to Vasily Tarnovsky Jr., a fascinating individual who formed the basis of the historical collection. Despite being relatively unknown, Tarnovsky Jr. had an extraordinary personality and a strong passion for the historical past of the Ukrainian people. He collected artifacts from various sources, including antique dealers, landlord estates, bourgeois apartments, and peasant houses. His collection grew so extensive that it resembled a small museum of Ukrainian history. Eventually, the collection found its permanent home in the Tarnavsky estate in Kachanovka, and Tarnovsky Jr. presented it to the Chernigov Provincial Zemstvo Council. The museum now proudly bears his name.
Visitors to the museum will also encounter a painting by Ilya Repin titled "The Cossacks are writing a letter to the Turkish Sultan," in which Tarnovsky Jr. is depicted as a Cossack. The painting was created during Repin's visit to Kachanovka, where Tarnovsky Jr. served as a model. This discovery highlights the fascinating life and character of Tarnovsky Jr., adding an extra layer of intrigue to the museum experience.
While the museum boasts a friendly and knowledgeable staff, some visitors have noted a lack of signage for certain exhibits and a mix of artifacts without clear categorization. To fully appreciate the museum, it is recommended to hire a guide who can provide additional context and information. However, be aware that photography is charged separately, and payment is required for each floor visited. Additionally, some floors may be closed on weekends, so it is advisable to plan accordingly.
Despite these minor drawbacks, the Tarnovskyi Chernihiv Regional Historical Museum is an interesting and worthy destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. With its rich exposition, original exhibits, and the opportunity to learn about the history of Chernihiv and the enigmatic Vasily Tarnovsky Jr., a visit to this museum is highly recommended.
Address:
Muzeina Street, 4, Chernihiv
Phone:
+380 462 645 964
Comment
19.08.21
Dmytro
Surprising quality expositions and quite rich collection.
18.06.21
Herashchenko
Great place to visit. Very reach exhibition with numerous artifacts from ancient times to 20th century. Recommended to visit!
09.04.21
Егор
I highly recommend this museum to visit! It is located in the historical part of the city, on Val. It is housed in a 19th century building (formerly a classical male gymnasium). The museum contains various artifacts, which are very competently presen.. Read more »ted in a variety of exhibitions, divided by historical periods. Be sure to allocate at least 2-3 hours to visit if you want to get acquainted with all the exhibits. Also, if there is a desire and time permits, you can order an excursion, which will be conducted not only professionally, but also very interesting.
01.03.21
Inna
To be honest, I have never heard anything about Vasily Tarnovsky Jr., whose collection formed the basis of the historical museum. And here I see a photo of him, as the Persian Shah, sitting in his office. An extravagant man and, as it turned out, an .. Read more »extraordinary personality. He collected things related to the historical past of the Ukrainian people, bought when money was allowed and took them to his Moscow apartment, more precisely, to the room he rented with his brother. Soon the room resembled a small museum of Ukrainian history. Over time, the collection was transported to Kachanovka, to the Tarnavsky estate. The fascination with the national past was so strong that, even while in Russia, Tarnovsky Jr.was dressed in Ukrainian clothes. And when the family came to Kiev for the winter, they took their Ukrainian museum with them. Vasily Tarnovsky Jr. found antiquities not only from antique dealers, he searched for them on landlord estates, bourgeois apartments, peasant houses. He traveled a lot around Ukraine, was in correspondence with the owners of the relics. He presented his collection to the Chernigov Provincial Zemstvo Council. therefore
the historical museum, which houses the collection, bears his name. In the painting by Ilya Repin "The Cossacks are writing a letter to the Turkish Sultan" Tarnavsky Jr. is depicted as a Cossack in a black smushka hat, he stands on the right side of the clerk. The patron posed for the artist when he made sketches in Kachanovka for his future masterpiece. I discovered such a bright and talented person in the historical museum. I liked the museum, it has friendly caretakers, not like the Chernihiv Collegium, an interesting exposition. It seemed strange that the payment was taken separately for each floor. All floors cannot be viewed in one go, because some floor will definitely be closed on the weekend. There weren't very many photos. Photographing is charged separately. When I found out, I was too lazy to go back to the checkout to pay.
27.02.21
Юлія
Interesting museum, rich exposition, many original exhibits. We were offered a tour, very happy to be with a guide. They learned a lot about Chernihiv, its history, the history of Tarnovsky himself. You will not learn everything without a tour. I adv.. Read more »ise all tourists, the museum deserves attention
20.08.20
412H05
Museum worth a visit!
12.08.20
Ira
Interesting, but unfortunately at exhibitions everything is mixed together and not all exhibits have a signature ((
It is probably better to go with a guide
4.7 / 47
