K. E. Tsiolkovsky Museum

About museum

The history of the museum began in 1961, when Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin flew into space. Activists from the local village invited the world's first cosmonaut to visit their homeland. In response, Gagarin promised to come as soon as it became possible. After that, a decision was made to open the K. E. Tsiolkovsky Museum in the village. The official opening took place in 1967, and Gagarin's letter became the first exhibit. A. I. Koval was appointed director of the museum. Today the museum has four halls presenting information about the life and work of K. E. Tsiolkovsky, his scientific discoveries and space ideas. Here you can see temporary exhibitions and also watch films shot in space. The museum also runs educational programs for schoolchildren.