The most unusual attraction in Yakutsk is the Mammoth Museum. It occupies the modern spectacular building with the panoramic windows. It is the only museum in the world that classifies and studies paleontological exhibits. The museum was opened in 1991. Since its opening, it has been serving not only as a culture, but also research center. In Yakutsk, there are a lot of unique archeological districts where the remains of prehistoric animals have been found. The most interesting archeological finds are presented in the museum today. The special symbol of the city is the Museum of History and Culture of the People of the North. It was opened in 1891. The museum became the first culture center in Yakutia that is open for tourists. The first museum exposure was stored only in one room of the Gostiny Dvor building. In 1911, the new beautiful building was constructed for the museum that is still located here. For over a hundred years of its existence, the museum collection has been broadened several thousand times. It is divided into several themed categories for the visitors’ convenience. Here, you can see interesting collections of archeological artifacts and ethnographic exhibits, as well as collections dedicated to the animal world and the nature of the Yakut Region. In the immediate surroundings of Yakutsk, there is the Us-Kut Ethnographic Center. This outdoor museum tells its visitors about the natives’ culture and lifestyle. You can also see typical
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