A visit to the museum is an integral part of the program for many tourists. This is not only a storehouse of fresh emotions, but also a chance to better understand the history of the region and enrich your intellectual baggage. Belarus has approximately 160 museums (excluding departmental ones), mainly of historical and artistic orientation. Priceless collections and the most interesting exclusive exhibits of various times are carefully preserved within their walls. At the same time, there are museums that attract attention with their original themes, unusual exhibitions and a special atmosphere. And they can surprise even experienced travelers. In this route, we have selected the TOP 10 unusual museums in Belarus, which differ from generally accepted standards and surprise with their exhibits. You probably haven't been to most of them yet, and some of them you probably didn't even know about!Let's hit the road!

In 2023, an unusual Malyavanka Museum was opened in the city of Zaslavl. It became the first in the country dedicated to this field of art. "Malyavany dywany", they are malyavankas (up to 2 meters in size, large carpet paintings) is a special kind of folk art in Belarus. Malyavanka became widespread in the period from the 1920s to the 1960s in Belarusian villages.

The Museum of the Belarusian Malyavanka is an unusual museum.

Zaslavl. The Museum of the Belarusian malyavanka.

The only brewing museum in Belarus was opened in 2022 on the territory of the Lida Beer plant. It is located in the historic brewery building, which was started back in 1876.
The museum's exhibitions offer a large number of activities and a wide variety of exhibits, including interactive ones. Visitors will get acquainted with the history of beer labels, glasses, and beer bottles from the Nosel Pupko factory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On the tour, you can not only learn the history of brewing, but also learn how to properly taste different types of beer and drinks.

Lida. The Lida Brovar Museum.

The pharmacy has been operating here since the 18th century and was built by the Catholic Jesuit Order along with the catholic church. The pharmacy operates both as a modern pharmacy and as a museum. In the exhibition you will see ancient apothecary's tools: scales, dishes, herbariums and books. Here you can book an excursion and buy delicious and healthy medicinal dishes that are very inexpensive and affordable for any tourist. 

Grodno. Pharmacy Museum

Grodno. The pharmacy museum.

This is the only museum in the Republic of Belarus that studies and reflects the history of religion and culture of Belarus. His task is to get acquainted with the history and culture of the peoples living in Belarus, to foster respect for their religious views, and to foster a culture of tolerance for representatives of various nationalities and faiths.

Grodno State Museum of the History of Religion.

The museum "Saved Art Treasures" is located in a manor-type building, which was built in 1925 and is an architectural monument of the early 20th century.

The museum features unique exhibits. The museum's exposition includes works of art and antiques that were seized by customs officers while trying to take them out of the country. This is the only such museum in Belarus.
There are 10 halls in total, where you can see a collection of Russian icons from the 16th and early 20th centuries, paintings, old portraits, as well as a collection of antique furniture and porcelain products.

An unusual museum with a variety of works of art and antiques.

Brest. The museum "Saved art treasures".

This is the only museum in Belarus dedicated to the Old Believers. It is also an educational center of the region about the authentic culture of the Belarusian Polesie.
The museum houses about 15 thousand different objects. There are collections of unique Old Believer icons (about 500 exhibits), handwritten and old printed books, towels and traditional costumes, household items of the local population. 

Branch. Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions. 

Vetka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions.

The Museum of Belarusian Book Printing is the only museum of its kind in Belarus, a kind of historical and cultural printing center dedicated to books and the history of writing. 
In the museum, we can learn about the history of the origin and development of printing on our lands, and about the way books travel before they end up on the store shelf.
Such unique exhibits as ancient handwritten scrolls, very rare and valuable books are kept here.

This is an excellent educational museum about the history of the emergence and development of printing.

Polotsk. Museum of Belarusian book printing.

The Iron Museum in Minsk is a unique place dedicated to the history and evolution of irons. It is the only museum in Belarus that has collected a collection of irons and objects related to their use and preserves the memory of hundreds of generations. 
The museum features more than 700 different irons from all over the globe and different eras, ranging from ancient models made of stone and metal to modern electric irons. 

The entertaining iron museum is the only one of its kind in Belarus.

Minsk. The Iron Museum.

The 'Groshi' Museum of Money in Minsk is a unique institution with more than 7,000 exhibits dedicated to the history of money, money circulation and finance. It offers visitors a fascinating journey through different eras and cultures, demonstrating how the monetary system has evolved.

A unique museum with more than 7,000 exhibits dedicated to the history of money and money circulation.  

Minsk. The 'Groshi' Money Museum.

The 'Country Mini' Museum is the only miniature museum in Belarus, which displays exact copies of the main attractions of the country.
Here you can see more than 30 sights of the country: both existing and already disappeared architectural objects. 
Some of the attractions are presented at the exhibition in the form of models – these are 22 miniatures of historically significant architectural monuments and tourist sites. The rest of the objects can be seen with virtual reality glasses.

TOP 10 unusual museums in Belarus.

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