Novgorod exhibition marks 75 years since the first birchbark letter was found
Medieval messages and everyday objects come together in the museum’s main building.
Opened 21 September 2026 · scheduled until 1 February 2027 · 1 min read
Published 1 October 2026 · Source dated 22 September 2026
Novgorod Museum announced the opening of I Sent You a Birchbark Letter, marking 75 years since the first such letter was discovered. More than 250 archaeological objects from the 10th–15th centuries bring the messages into the company of clothing, jewellery, household utensils and toys.
The exhibition is in the museum’s main building at Kremlin, 4. Its event page lists 21 September 2026 to 1 February 2027. Check opening hours and tickets before travelling. A visit can be included in our walking itinerary through central Veliky Novgorod.
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- Novgorod Museum — opening announcement, 22 September 2026
- Novgorod Museum — exhibition dates and venue
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