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Museum of Russian Columbus

from 400Р (3 hours) 7+
Excursion to the only museum in Russia dedicated to Russian America in the city called Shelekhov. During the trip we learn about those people whose names were left behind the scenes of history. Gregory Shelikhov, who gained the glory of Russian Columbus and joined more than a million square kilometers of land without a fighting, the man who dared to master the territory of a new continent by his own will. Alexander Baranov is a Kargopol merchant who opened the first glass production in Russia on the banks of the Angara River and was recognized as the permanent King of Alaska. Innokentiy Veniaminov – the saint from Irkutsk region, who by the strength of sincerity and goodness conquered the hearts of the unruly Aleuts and Tlinkets. We will see those few exhibits which keep the memory of the life of that great explorers, fighters from Irkutsk for the prosperity of the Russian land.

Duration: 3 hours.

Visit to the museum: City Museum named after GI Shelikhov in the city of Shelekhov.

The price includes:
  • the price of ticket to the museum,
  • rent of comfortable transport for 3 hours,
  • service of a qualified guide for 3 hours.
Restriction on age: the excursion is not recommended for persons under the age of 7 years.

The excursion can be combined with a visit to: a fast food cafe (+150 rubles), a water park in the Shelekhov (+200 rubles).

Price list:

Number of people in the group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-10 11-13 14-18 19-23 24-32 33-39 40-49
Adult, RUB 6290 3180 2140 1930 1560 1310 1190 920 830 670 600 500 450
School, RUB 6250 3150 2100 1900 1530 1280 1160 890 790 640 570 470 420
Preschool, RUB 6240 3130 2090 1880 1500 1260 1140 870 780 620 560 450 400