Where to spend leisure time for lovers of technology and its history

    The holiday on May 9 is about to begin. This day is equally important for both men and women, but still "the war does not have a female face." This is a purely male occupation. Men like weapons and military equipment, it sits in our genes. But at the same time, we like the technique in general, any. After all, we are creatures of the earth and practical, preferring to stand firmly on the earth. And viewing “50 shades of gray” we prefer going to some technical museum. Take a look, and it’s better to touch all kinds of creations of engineering, the achievements of electronics, the masterpieces of precision mechanics. And so we (the male part of the Mail.Ru Group blog) have made a selection of various technical museums for you.

    Central Museum of Armored Arms and Technology in Kubinka




    You understand, this is a must have, especially on May 9th. In the world there is nothing that could compare with a tank to personify male nature. Power, strength, armor is strong and our tanks are fast. Do not listen to those who bleat about the irrelevance of tanks in modern warfare, these powerful fighting vehicles will always find a response in our male hearts. And the museum in Kubinka is one of the best places where you can lively see and touch a variety of armored vehicles, including unique ones.

    Central Air Force Museum in Monino




    If you prefer duralumin rather than alloy steel, then we strongly recommend that you visit the huge air museum in Monino . This place is a real delight for those who are in love with the sky and thinks in terms of roll, pitch and combat reversal. Alas, the dashing 90s and open storage did not spare many exhibits. Nevertheless, there are many interesting and rare examples of aircraft. Basically, of course, the exposition consists of jet and rotorcraft.

    Military History Museum of Artillery, Engineering and Signal Corps




    In fact, aviation has already taken the nickname "god of war" from artillery. But still there is still gunpowder in the powder flasks, it is too early to write off the old woman from the accounts. The Artillery Museum is located in St. Petersburg, behind the Peter and Paul Fortress. Here is a rich collection of exhibits on relevant topics, starting from the 15th century. And in the spacious courtyard in front of the museum, all kinds of armored vehicles and samples of the barrel and rocket artillery are exhibited.

    Lomakov Museum of Antique Cars and Motorcycles




    If you want to take a break from the military theme, then you can visit the Lomakov Museum of Motorized Car . This is a family business that has existed since 1987. Here you can see unique examples of cars and motorcycles. Now about 50 samples of equipment are on display, although the total collection of the museum has about 130 exhibits.

    Museum of the History of GAZ OJSC




    The products of the Gorky Automobile Plant are inextricably linked with the history of our country. Legendary cars such as the NAZ-AA lorry, the GAZ-M-1 emka , the GAZ-21 Volga, the GAZ-13 Chaika, the GAZ-66, and many others were produced here . By the way, the heiress of the same “one and a half”, which was our main truck during the war, was the modern Gazelle . Although there is no need to talk about cars in this series, it is one of the unofficial symbols of our post-Soviet period.

    Today, a museum of history is located on the territory of the training center of the GAZ plant, where some samples of cars are presented. And they can be viewed using virtual circular panoramas .

    Museum of Technology Vadim Zadorozhnogo




    This is the largest private museum of technology in our country . Over the ten years of its existence, the museum has grown from several exhibits in the open air to a modern exhibition complex, which presents antique motorcycles and cars, military equipment (tanks, planes, rocket launchers, etc.), small arms and much more. The museum website has the opportunity to watch a small virtual tour .

    Museum of Computer Engineering


    Small in area, but very interesting for its collection of the museum . Here you can fully trace the development of computer technology as such, starting with accounts and ending with computers. Many samples can be felt, turned in hands, and some old computers even work and are accessible to visitors. The Moscowwalks website has a detailed photo report on the museum's exposition.

    Apple Museum of Technology




    At the sight of this photo, every passionate admirer of “apple” products should have already had a tightening heart. However, the exhibits presented in this museum will interest not only iPhone fans, but also the broad masses of lovers of the history of computer technology. You can get an idea of ​​the museum's exposition thanks to the photo report .

    Museum of the History of Cycling


    The steel horse of a modern man does not have to be equipped with an engine. Yes, and the steel itself has alternatives in the form of aluminum and carbon. The cult of productivity and a healthy lifestyle introduced a bicycle into the assortment of traditional male vehicles transport toys . If you appreciate the opportunity to ride a bicycle, it doesn’t matter - on a highway, cross-country - or spin the figures on the BMX, then you will certainly be curious to look at the exhibits presented in this museum. Here are collected dozens of old, retro and modern bicycles (and the museum has about 200 samples in total).

    There is also a large library of literature, periodicals and documents on cycling. Unfortunately, at the moment the museum has no permanent premises, so for now you have to limit yourself to viewing photos on the site.


    Irbit State Motorcycle Museum




    If you recognize horses only with a motor, then welcome to the Urals. Here, at the Irbitsky Motors Plant, a museum of heavy motorcycles was created 10 years ago . Basically, there are exhibited products of the plant itself, created over the past 60 years. But you can see motorcycles of a number of famous foreign manufacturers. With photos on the home site is tight, but you can get an idea of ​​the exposure on a third-party photo report .

    Polytechnical Museum




    One of the best Russian technical museums. A huge number of exhibits from various fields of industry and technology are presented here. Alas, now the museum is closed for large-scale reconstruction right up to 2018. The museum building itself and the exposition will undergo major modernization. Rumor has it that an underground parking will be created under the Ilyinsky Gate Square.

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    Our country has a rich scientific and technical history. And it must be preserved for future generations, no matter how pathetic and hackneyed it may sound. Share in the comments information about known technical museums and impressions of already visited!

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