The History Museum (Отдел истории — Иркутский Краеведческий Музей), Irkutsk (must see)

The History Museum was built in 1883 in the Moorish style, which is characteristic of many other buildings in Irkutsk. The building itself became a monument to famous researchers from Asia. The museum's archaeological collection presents items from a variety of ancient cultures. There is also a unique collection pertaining to the ethnography of Siberia.

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Sight Name: The History Museum (Отдел истории — Иркутский Краеведческий Музей)
Sight Location: Irkutsk, Russia (See walking tours in Irkutsk)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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