The Historical and Art Museum of Uglich is located in the stone chambers of the Uglich Kremlin. It was opened in 1892. As a Museum of Antiquities – one of the first in Russia. Currently, the museum is divided into three thematic sections. The historical department contains historical rarities found in Uglich in research works. These are mainly monuments of culture, art, printing related to the XVI – XVII centuries. A large collection of portraits of the Great Uglichs, the picturesque works of local masters were exhibited in the artistic department. The collection of the art department is constantly replenished with subjects of applied creativity related to the pre -Christian and early Christian period. Not so long ago, the exposition began to be replenished with household utensils, which had a walk in everyday life from ancient times to XIX in. To visit this place, you need to book a hotel in Uglich. Another major section is dedicated to the short life of Tsarevich Demetrius from the moment of the death of his father Ivan the Terrible to his own death. The museum contains objects used in the coronation of Dimitry, as well as many monographs devoted to the study of the circumstances of his death.
