The boat of Peter I is a museum-estate in Pereslavl-Zalessky, a branch of the Pereslavl Museum. On the territory there is a complex of historical buildings, where unique collections related to the construction of the military fleet are presented. An honorable place is occupied by the "Fortune" bot, for which a special storage has been built.
Museum history
The main idea of the museum complex was to preserve the memory of the place where the glory of the Russian fleet came from. It was in Pereslavl that the young Tsar Peter studied seafaring, the first boat called "Fortuna" was built here, which laid the foundation for the Petrovskaya amusing flotilla. In 1803, on the initiative of the governor of Vladimir I. M. Dolgoruky, the Botny House was erected - a room for storing a unique boat. The construction was carried out with the money of the local nobility, from the first days the museum was open to the public. The building in the style of classicism is decorated with a portico with 4 columns and is crowned with the St. Andrew's flag - the symbol of the Russian fleet. The Botny House displays the ship itself, as well as anchors, steering wheels and other items from the warships of the Peter the Great era.
Later, an Obelisk was built on the territory in honor of Peter's stay on Lake Pleshcheyevo, a stone gatehouse, the Arc de Triomphe, the White Palace and a rotunda for receptions and dances. These buildings completed the museum complex, and by 1853 the complex acquired its finished form. In 1913, the ensemble was completed by the pier and the belvedere.
Today the museum combines the functions of a repository of unique artifacts and a place for educational programs. Permanent and thematic exhibitions are held on the territory of the complex, historical balls and presentations are held in the "Rotunda" hall. The main attraction is the authentic "Fortuna" bot, exhibited in a separate building. The most reliable sculptural portrait of Peter I is also located here. The Tsar's room with original furniture and utensils has been recreated in the White Palace. Sailing gear, weapons from ships, construction tools and nautical maps are also on display.
Exact address and excursions
The estate museum is located 4 km from Pereslavl-Zalessky, in the village of Vaskovo. The exact address is Pereslavl-Zalessky, pl. Krasnaya, 3. The place can be reached by commuter train or by bus, travel time is about 2.5 hours. The museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm (from May to October). During the autumn and winter months, the estate is open from 10 am to 5 pm. Some areas are open to the public only in summer. Monday is a day off.
The museum offers a variety of excursion programs. It is possible to inspect the Fortune bot, the White Palace with the At the Beginning of Glorious Deeds exposition, a unique collection of paintings dedicated to Peter I. Themed festivals are held on the territory of the branch, periodically expositions are changed, exhibitions of drawings, fortification schemes, and ship models are organized.
The cost depends on the halls and is calculated independently when choosing an excursion program. A single ticket for adults costs 200 rubles, for pensioners and students - 150 rubles, for students under 16 years old - 100 rubles. Entrance to the territory for self-examination is 30 rubles, for residents of the Pereslavsky district and for immigrants, admission is free.
