Opening of the Museum of the Tver life occurred in May 1970 at Gorky Street, the house 19/4. The museum vividly presented the life of Tver merchants in the 19th - late 20th centuries. An extensive exhibition of the museum tells the story of the rapid development of folk arts and crafts, as well as the traditions and customs of the peasants and townspeople. In glass cases displayed items made by local artisans, as well as ecclesiastical utensils and folk embroidery. Here you have the opportunity to visit the exhibition of samovars, from which you can drink a tea. During the exhibition guides detail and talk about the traditions of tea, typical of our country.

The first museum hall is a section devoted to the times of Peter the Great. Salt goose large hall decorated with stucco work, which depicts a double-headed eagle. It is possible to see the ancient royal decrees and documents that relate to the Tver province. There are weapons, medals and coins, as well as popular at the time the work of famous artists of his time. A special variety of dishes presented in a department where you can find the most incredible examples of tableware and samovars, dating from the 18th century.

The defining challenge of the museum is the story of everyday life of the various segments of the population of the vast province of Tver and incredible products of arts and crafts that have been established by peasants and urban artisans.

We can say that the most interesting views of women's craft was, of course, embroidery. It was she who decorated towels, curtains, tablecloths, and also served to furnish a traditional folk costume, in the creation of which it is very clearly manifested not just a fantasy, but the great taste of masters. It is important to note that in the general ensemble of traditional female costume greatest feature took the headdress. The exposition can be seen ochipok, kokoshniki who richly and brightly decorated with freshwater pearls, beads and gold thread.

Jeweller art presented broadly refers to the period of 16-19 centuries. So far we do not know the names of these craftsmen, who were able to move the Russian motifs on goods and precious metals.

The museum is an exhibition "Life peasant Tver province late 19th - early 20th centuries", which is based on the materials collected during ethnographic expeditions different districts of the Tver region.

The museum is widely presented dishes, made of ceramic and wood - the capsule is designed for vegetable oil, clay pots, jugs, jug for water or beer. Interestingly, every little thing that comes in a small circle of objects of peasant life, carried in itself not only utilitarian but also aesthetic values. All the dishes were surprisingly easy to use and decorate the house with its brilliant views.

At that time, almost every family had a loom at home, because it could have been done pestryad clothes or canvas, or daisy stopeshniki. There is also a chance to see the samples of Weaving 19-20 centuries.

In the museum, visitors can learn not only history, but also the culture of the local people and their land, as well as to experience the incredible joy of communicating with the true treasure of folk art.

The building, which houses the museum - the only one of its kind preserved manor complex urban, as well as a unique monument of the civil architecture of the 18th century, Tver. Himself ensemble is composed of several stone buildings. At the time, the manor was owned by a wealthy family while Arefyevs.

The main house has two exhibitions, one of which is called "Away in the merchant" and tells the story of the merchant class, traditionally accepted posude.Samoe home furniture and interesting pastime for visitors during an interactive tour-ceremony called "Russian tea party" which It does not leave indifferent any visitor of the museum.