Kolomna Kremlin Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve

About museum

Museum in the Kolomna Kremlin:

In the 19th century Kolomna became an open-air museum. In 1862 Nicholas I, by decree, ordered the preservation of the ancient buildings, which by that time were falling into disrepair.
The first museum in the city opened in 1903. During the Soviet era the Kolomna Local History Museum was established, which was located in the Kolomna (Marinka) Tower. Later the museum's exhibitions were housed in deconsecrated churches; for example, a branch of the museum — "Tented-roof Architecture of the Kolomna Region" — was opened in the Assumption Church of the Brusen Monastery.

At present the cultural and historical complex "Kolomna Kremlin" brings together several museums: the Local History Museum, the Museum of Organic Culture, the Museum of Russian Photography, a pastila museum-factory, and others. Its staff conduct themed tours, creative workshops and master classes for adults and children.