The museum, created February 1, 1921 is housed in the former mansion of the merchant M. Gelelovicha , built in 1912 in the Moorish style.
formed a collection of the Museum of antiquities from archaeological and numismatic , china, antique books and works of art in the homes of wealthy requisitioned residents.
The rich 2500- year history of Evpatoria starts from ancient times . Settlers from the ancient Greek city founded by a wonderful and gave it the name Kerkinitida .
In the late 15th century by the Turks east of the ancient Greek Kirkinitida was founded fortress city Chersonese . It was one of the largest ports in the peninsula.These lands have always been known for its multinational .
In Gezleve dwelt .
the Turks ,.
Tatars .
Karaites ,.
Armenians ,.
Russian ,.
the Greeks ,.
Ukrainians ,.
Krymchaks.
Household items of these peoples shtroko represented in the museum.
In 1988, opened a diorama landing landing Evpatorian January 5, 1942Created by Honored Artist of the RSFSR War Artists Studio them . Grekov (Moscow ) VB Tautievym .
In 2000, close to the main building , under a glass pyramid dome created the archaeological complex of the North -Western suburb of the ancient city Kirkinitida (V - III Centuries . BC. E . .)
hours of the museum.
June - August .
from 9-00 to 21-00.
days a week ,.
September - May.
from 9-00 to 17-00.
-. weekend
Wednesday, Saturday .
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