TOP 10 art museums and galleries in Belarus.

Belarus is rich in cultural heritage, and its art museums are real treasures of art!

Here are the 10 most interesting:

1. Gomel. The Art Gallery of G. H. Vashchenko:

A unique collection of works by the Belarusian artist-academician. There are more than 400 exhibits, including 50 paintings donated by the master himself.

2. Mogilev. Byalynitsky-Birulya Art Museum:

It is dedicated to the work of an outstanding landscape painter. His personal belongings, awards and about 500 paintings are kept here.

3. Mogilev. P. V. Maslennikov Museum:

Introduces the creative work of the National Artist of Belarus. The collection includes works of the 20th century and temporary exhibitions.

4. Vitebsk. The Center for Contemporary Art:

It is located in the building where Marc Chagall founded the art school in 1918. Malevich and Lisitsky taught here.

5. Vitebsk. The Art Museum:

One of the best in the country. The collection includes works by Repin, Shishkin, Levitan, as well as European porcelain and Belarusian embroidery.

6. Polotsk. Art Gallery:

It represents icon painting, frescoes of the 12th and 19th centuries and Uniate icons. There is an 18th—century well and a musical clock in the cozy courtyard.

7. Novogrudok. Kastus Kachan Gallery:

A private collection in a noble manor. Here you can see the artist's works, antique furniture and attend workshops.

8. Mohro. Alexey Kuzmich Gallery:

It is dedicated to the work of the "Belarusian Raphael". The main theme is the Madonna image, embodying spirituality and beauty.

9. Minsk. National Art Museum:

The largest art collection in Belarus (37,000 exhibits). Masterpieces of Belarusian, Russian and European masters.

10. Smilovichi. Chaim Soutine Museum:

He tells about the life of an artist of the Paris school. The exhibition includes reproductions of paintings, personal belongings and ancient artifacts.

Each museum is a unique place where art history comes to life. Visiting will be a vivid impression for connoisseurs of culture!