Book Museum
Visit the museum and learn about the centuries-old traditions of the Belarusian printing as part of the world history of the book.
Check out the samples of book printing of different countries and epochs.
The exhibition hall (288 sq m) presents over 300 unique book monuments: manuscripts and early printed books, rare editions of the 15th–21st centuries.
The Bible (1517–1519) by the Belarusian printing pioneer, Francysk Skaryna, is a gem of the collection.
Modern equipment and microclimate, original exhibits and rare publications of different epochs create an enchanting atmosphere of a journey to the world of books.
Also, you will find a lot of interesting facts about the history of the National Library.
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The National Library of Belarus. The milestones of history The exhibition displays original documents from collections of the National Library of Belarus (replicas of archival documents, bibliographies, manuscripts, and other materials) which show a rich history of foundation and development of the major library of Belarus. |
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The exposition is devoted to the development of Belarusian book-printing as part of the world history of the book and main features of Belarusian, European and Eastern book cultures. |
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Excursion for children “A journey to the book treasure land” A fascinating excursion will acquaint children 10–12 years old with the history of books: the earliest manuscripts, the origin and traditional design of hand-written books, the invention of book-printing and various ways of designing printed books. |
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Museum Classes |
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During these unforgettable interactive creative classes, you can get acquainted with the history of the book, learn about the secrets of its creation and the interesting things hidden inside. The purpose of the classes is to introduce young readers to our book heritage, arouse interest in reading, and make the book a best friend. Creative tasks and fun games are waiting for children. Museum classes are created for children and teens (6-16).
The magical world of the book is waiting for you! Let's read together! The subject of classes:
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The uniqueness of the classes lies in the possibility of studying the national book heritage through the richest collection of book monuments. Visitors will get acquainted with the "long-livers" of book culture, including copies that are already 100, 200, 300, 400 and even 500 years old. Fun creative tasks and games are waiting for children. The purpose of the classes is not only to discover scientific facts for the children, but to interest them in the topic so that they have an impulse to read and learn new things themselves.
Museum classes are designed for children aged 6-16. |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10.30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday – day off.
Summer working hours (from June 1st to August 31st):
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10.30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, Thursday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday – day off.
For more info: (+375 17) 293 25 85 (Book Research Department)
Excursions and museum classes are held daily at the Book Museum (the service is chargeable) from 10.00 to 17.00.
Excursions timetable: from 10 p.m. till 5 p.m.
To book an excursion, please call: (+375 17) 293 27 22.
