Location: Novosibirsk
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The 10 Best Things to do in Novosibirsk, Siberian District
A stop on the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, Novosibirsk is perched on the banks of the Ob River, which features fountains that seem to float on its surface. You can learn about the city’s founding at the West Siberian Railway History Museum. Novosibirsk is renowned for its thriving arts scene, and the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre is fondly known as the “Siberian Coliseum.” The Novosibirsk Zoo is beloved for its collection of animals and its preservation work with endangered species.
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1. Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
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5.0 based on 597 reviews
This internationally renowned theater is an architectural masterpiece and includes two well-known ballet and opera groups.
Reviewed By MuscoviteVT - Moscow, Russia
Somewhat unusual choice. 'Coppelia' isn't a very populated ballet, at home they had moved it to the New Stage with less than 900 seats. Here in Novosibirsk the theatre is the biggest in the country – that is, the building, the seating capacity of the main hall after the renovation is about 1400, as far as I remember. And they are always full-booked! Like all theatres designed in 1930-s it is planned as circles going around the stage; no boxes, just one 'open space'. The good thing is that the view is fairly good thanks to very steep steps. That is unless you have a seat somewhere in the corner. But you really don't need to do that, as the tickets are not so awfully expensive, compared with what we are used to in Moscow. The ballet was really charming! It's sort of a fairy-tale, based on Hoffmann's works, but much more cheerful. To enhance the magic they used modern visual graphics; I am generally not a huge fan, but to my surprise it merged well with the traditional ballet skills. I've heard sometimes they offer backstage tours, or maybe, guided tours around the building - very much worth a visit; a splendidly furbished foyer, and the newly-renovated audience-hall. Highly recommend!
2. Wonder Park Galileo
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5.0 based on 148 reviews
3. Novosibirsk Zoo
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4.5 based on 1,620 reviews
This fascinating zoo features 4000 animals representing 399 species, and is active in the preservation and reproduction of endangered species.
4. Novosibirsk State Museum of Local History and Nature
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Housed in an historic mansion, this museum explores the history and ethnography of Siberia, including its colonization, fashions, lifestyles and flora and fauna.
Reviewed By Johnnievegas - Las Vegas, United States
Very interesting displays supported by the presence of archeologists. Very worthwhile for interested citizens, tourests and students.
5. Novosibirsk State Art Museum
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
An intriguing array of over 500 Russian icons spanning four centuries is a highlight of this museum that also features Russian art from the 18th to 20th centuries and a small foreign art collection.
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7. Novosibirsk Museum of the Railway Technology
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By pope86 - Novosibirsk, Russia
The train museum is quite large and have a massive collection of trains, carriages and service equipment of all sizes. Some of the pieces can be accessed and are quite interesting. They also have a range of ww2 and Soviet machinery.
