Crystal Museum . Matsovykh - the most visited sight of Gus-Khrustalny . Here are the best works of outstanding Gusev masters and artists since the 18th century . Today the collection of the Crystal Museum is .Maltsovs has at least 2 thousand . exhibits, among them decanters, wine glasses, shtofs, plates, glasses and much more . Probably, many will be surprised by the fact that the museum is not located in an ordinary building, but right in the temple, if to be more precisely - in the St. George's Cathedral . The Museum of Crystal Maltsovs is located here since the first days of its opening, which, incidentally, was held in 1983 .
The basis of the collection of the museum is made of crystal products that were created at the legendary crystal factory of Gus-Khrustalny. At the enterprise in the 18th century the tradition of collecting the best samples of products was introduced. They were carefully kept in a special room, until it was decided to open the Crystal Museum named after them. The Maltsovs. By the way, the exposition of the museum is replenished with new unique products thanks to the masters of the Gusev Crystal Factory
From 2 thousand . of the presented crystal works, perhaps the most unusual is the composition called "Hymn to Glass" . The masterpiece of glass production, which can not be reproduced in beauty, we assure, will not leave indifferent even one who has seen much of the tourist . The special pride of the museum is the paintings of the outstanding artist Viktor Vasnetsov "The Last Judgment" and "You rejoice, Blagodatny and I! ", Which can be seen here along with the exhibits presented . These paintings literally miraculously managed to be restored after the reorganization of the St. George's Cathedral in Soviet times .
Working hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10: 00-16: 00, Thursday-Sunday 10: 00-17: 00, Monday closed. On holidays, the Crystal Museum. Maltsov works on the usual schedule.
Address: st. Kalinin, 2A. The museum can be reached by buses with routes No. 4, 6, 10, 11 and 124.