It contains 40 history and architecture monuments and 8000 exhibits of great historic importance. The first wooden buildings of the museum were removed from the floodable zone of Ust-Ilimsk reservoir. The museum was founded in 1966. In 1980 the museum received its first visitors. On 20th February 1995 the Russian Federation President issued a decree about making Museum Taltsy an object of national history and culture heritage.
During the tour to Taltsy museum you`ll see 13 architecture complexes with 36 wooden buildings on the territory of the museum. They get the visitors acquainted with material and spiritual culture of Near-Baikal nationalities – Russians, Buryats, Evenks. The museum expositions tell about everyday life, customs and traditions of Near-Baikal nationalities in late 19th / early 20th century. Original and magnificent Siberian folk architecture attracts a special attention of tourists.
Local festivities and holidays with folk music groups performances regularly take place on the territory of the museum Taltsy. In February-March it is the Pancake festival, in April – Easter, in June – the Trinity, in July – All Russian Saints Day, in August – Spas.
On the museum territory there is a café offering traditional Russian cuisine dishes and good parking area.
