Kerch Historical and Archaeological Museum

About museum

The history of the Kerch Museum of Antiquities began with the private collection of Paul Dubrux, the founder of Kerch archaeology. In 1826 (June 14 in the new style) the museum was officially established and was housed in P. Dubrux's house until 1833. The first director was I. P. Blaramberg. The museum's main focus was the study and preservation of ancient monuments found on the Kerch and Taman peninsulas. Archaeological activity in Kerch developed after the discovery of the rich Kul-Oba barrow in 1830. The museum displays Paleolithic artifacts, Neolithic knives, metal tools from the Bronze Age, menhirs, finds from a Kizil-Koba culture barrow, two archaeological complexes from the Trekhbratni kurgans, and much more. Here one can see Ionian and Attic painted pottery, highly artistic items made of bone, wood, glass and metal, outstanding epigraphic monuments, and works by local craftsmen.