Polotsk Museum and Library Simeon of Polotsk

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Description

Type

Literary

Exhibition displays

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Museum Library Simeon of Polotsk placed in a former sister school, caught the Museum of Belarusian printing and is part of the National Polotsk Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve (NPIKMZ). It is decorated in the style of Western European libraries in XVII-XVIII centuries. - Two-level placement bookcases, busts of philosophers and scholars, a reading room and in the middle - a globe (the biggest in Belarus). Artistically embodied the idea of ​​Polotsk artist I. Kurzhalov. The exhibition tells about the different periods of life and activities of Simeon of Polotsk: Polotsk very early period, he studied at the Kiev and Vilnius, Moscow period of life. Significant place in the museum exposition is given Literary and Publishing Simeon of Polotsk. The museum was opened on March 25, 1994 Exhibit Space - 134.5 square meters. Exhibited 145 m2. In addition, it stores part of the collection printed editions of the stock of the National Polotsk Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve Fund and the scientific library. A reading room for 10 persons. In the room of the museum library are different presentations, meetings with famous poets and writers, scientific conference.

Notes: in the summer (starting June 1 to August 31), the museum is open from 10:00 to 18:00 every day except Monday. Reading room works on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00.

Exposure

original books "Wand of government" (1753), "Testoment" (1680), "An Evening of soul" (1683), a book in the XVII-XVIII centuries., Copies of the manuscript educator, Curly poem in the style of Baroque and contemporary works scientists dedicated to the life and work of polochanina.

Working hours

Administration 10:00 - 17:00 weekend Monday

Cash 10:00 - 17:00 weekend Monday

Exposure 10:00 - 17:00 weekend Monday

On the map

Address

211400, Republic of Belarus, Vitebsk., Polotsk, st. Lower-Intercession, 22