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About Marc Chagall Museum

This museum is located in Vitebsk, Belarus that is the hometown of the famous painter Marc Chagall. It was established in 1997 and it depicts the household items and the personal belongings of the artist in the 19th century.  The walls of the museum are lined up with the artistic drawings of Marc Chagall which is an important characteristic of the place. 
The place is situated on The famous house in Pokrovskaya Street, on the right bank of the Western Dvina River. Here, in the house built by his father,  the artist spent the years of his childhood and adolescence. During the wars, bombs and fire breakout damaged the buildings severely, but it survived all that. 
After a period of renovation, the building was converted in the Marc Chagall Museum, as a homage to the great artists, in 1997. It consists of document archives, first works of the artist, personal belongings, and family heirlooms as a witness to his life. Although there is not much interior design left, the renovation successfully captured and preserved the early twentieth-century vibe. The renovations were based on the drawings of Marc Chagall’s drawings of the interior of this house. 
As an expansion to this, the Marc Chagall Art Center was built later. On the 115th anniversary of the painter, a scientific library was also established. The museum also consists of a theatre with tall stained glass windows and a piano that adds to the charm of the European ambiance. Small vibrant lively paintings and a waterfall mosaic fountain also increase the beauty of the place.
This museum turns out to be a world cultural center to attract various artists, writers, musicians, scientists by hosting various events throughout the whole year. If you want to know about Marc Chagall’s unique works and paintings, then this museum is the best place to visit in Belarus. It also organizes exhibitions of artistic drawings and sculptures by other Belarusian and foreign artists to glorify the evolution of the country and its culture.
 

Must See

  • The main hall which consists of Marc Chagall’s artistic paintings and the blue stained glasses
  • The garden area, with an apple tree and a small café that is also a good place to visit for a crepe 
  • The auditorium that shows the history of the painter’s life and works with the help of a movie
  • On the wall is a sketch by Chagall of the herring sellers in the market and also a sketch of his father at the table
  • The waterfall mosaic fountain and the scientific library that holds a variety of books in different languages on Marc Chagall’s life and art
  • The painting named Above the city by Marc Chagall that became the first exhibit in the collection of the museum
     

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Tips

  • You should take the service of a trained guide for a better understanding of the past of the house and its connection to the artist
  • If the guides are busy, or you prefer a more relaxed approach, an audio guide is available that can help to provide you a deep insight into the artistic paintings and provide the necessary details in French and English
  • To get an audio guide, you will need to submit an identity card like a passport or driving license
  • Since this an art museum, it is advisable not to touch the paintings and the artwork present inside the gallery
  • If you are hungry, a café is available in the garden space that can be the savior
  • Before you visit the art center, it is recommended that you read and understand the various lithographs and xylographs present there. It will also help to provide a brief history of Marc Chagall’s early life
  • Make sure that you do not create much noise inside the museum and follow the guidelines and signboards accordingly
  • Do not forget to watch the 50 minute documentary on the painter’s work and belongings in the auditorium

Visit Time

1 April till 1 October

Sunday:          11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Monday:          Closed
Tuesday:         11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Wednesday:    11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Thursday:        11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Friday:             11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday:         11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.

1 October till 1 April

Sunday:          11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Monday:          Closed
Tuesday:         Closed
Wednesday:    11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Thursday:        11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m..
Friday:             11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday:         11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Clear Sky 7.74°C

 

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