Mouse Museum facts for kids
| Мышкинский народный этнографический музей | |
Facade of the museum
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| Established | 1990 |
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| Location | Myshkin, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia |
The Myshkin National Ethnographic Museum is a special place in the old town of Myshkin, Russia. It opened in 1990. This museum is famous for its unique collection of items related to mice. People often call it the Mouse Museum because it has over 2,000 mouse-themed objects from all over the world!
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Exploring the Mouse Museum
The Mouse Museum is known for its amazing collection. You can see mice made from many different materials. These include wood, glass, metal, and fabric. Each mouse is created using various art techniques. The museum has gathered these unique pieces from many countries.
A Global Collection of Mice
The museum's collection is truly international. It shows how mice are seen in different cultures. You can find tiny mouse sculptures and playful mouse toys. Each item tells a story about mice in art and daily life.
Special Celebrations and Events
The town of Myshkin loves its mouse theme. Every ten to twelve years, a big celebration happens. This is when it's the Year of the Rat in the Chinese calendar. The whole town joins in the fun.
Honoring the Year of the Rat
The last big event was in 2008. Even President Dmitry Medvedev visited the town. He took a private tour of Myshkin. He also received a special children's book. It was called The Town Named Mouse. This book was written by Robert Aronson. Marina Zorina created the illustrations.
The International Mouse Festival
In 1996, Myshkin hosted a special event. It was called The International Festival "Mouse-96". This festival brought together mouse lovers from everywhere. It was a big party celebrating all things mouse.
More Museums to Discover
The team behind the Mouse Museum also runs other cool places. These museums are all located nearby. They offer even more interesting things to see and learn about.
Other Unique Museums
- Museum of Navigation: This museum explores how people travel by water. It shows old maps and tools.
- Museum of Unique Machines: Here, you can see special vehicles. One cool item is an old American school bus from Indiana.
- Museum of Wooden Architecture: This is an outdoor museum. It shows beautiful buildings made of wood. You can learn about traditional Russian building styles.
- Museum of Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov: This museum is dedicated to a famous inventor. He was known for creating vodka.
Visiting the Museum
The Mouse Museum is a popular spot for visitors. You can find more information on its website. The site is www.myshkingrad.ru. It is mostly in Russian but has many photos. There is also a virtual Kingdom MouseLand.
A Popular Tourist Spot
The Mouse Museum is still very active and welcoming visitors. It is a main attraction in the Golden Ring of Russia. This is a famous route of historic towns. More than 100,000 people visit Myshkin each year. They come to see its many museums.
