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St Petersburg museum opens a children’s centre exploring Russia’s cultures

The Russian Museum of Ethnography has introduced a new play-based space.

Russian Museum of Ethnography
Russian Museum of Ethnography. Екатерина Борисова · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2016-05-05. Russian Museum of Ethnography building, 5 May 2016. Archive photograph; it does not show the new children’s centre or its opening ceremony.

The Russian Museum of Ethnography has unveiled a children’s centre. It explores traditions through play, with an interactive map, a model nomadic dwelling and a domestic setting featuring a stove and household utensils.

The centre includes a workshop and performance space. The museum offers family activities and playful tours, including options for children aged three and above. Check programmes and visiting arrangements on its website before travelling.

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