Three new permanent exhibitions will open in the renovated art museum building

Three new permanent exhibitions will open in the building of the National Art Museum after a large-scale reconstruction. The new halls will also house exhibits of Western European art and collections from Eastern countries, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

The building of the National Art Museum on Lenin Street, 20, in early November celebrated the 69th anniversary of the opening. Today, the main building of the institution is undergoing a large-scale reconstruction, following which the first museum quarter in the country will appear in the center of the capital.

Fundamental changes will affect not only the interiors, but also the architecture of the complex. The main building and the neighboring building at 22 Lenin Street will be combined into a single whole. This approach will allow guests to inspect the expositions without going outside. Special attention is paid to the creation of a sculptural courtyard, which will become a new area of attraction and a place for recreation in the city center. The launch of the updated space is scheduled for 2028.

- Construction and repairs according to the plan should be completed at the end of 2027. In 2028, when we fill all the halls and the museum will acquire a renewed appearance, we will solemnly open it to visitors. Additional areas will allow you to show a significant part of the works that have not previously been exhibited, said the General Director of the Museum Irina Matyas.

Today, more than 40,000 items are stored in the funds of the institution, but previous physical limitations did not allow them to be displayed all. After the reconstruction, the exhibition space will grow significantly. The new halls will house Western European art and an exhibition of Eastern countries. In addition, three new permanent exhibitions will open to the public: Traditional Folk Art of Belarus, Russian Icon and Slipki.

In parallel, office premises will be modernized: storage facilities and archives will be expanded. A comfortable environment will be created for guests, including barrier-free access for all categories of visitors, a modern lecture hall and multifunctional spaces for educational programs.

Another point of attraction for visitors will be the site on pr. Independence 47, formerly home to the National Center for Contemporary Arts. There are plans to hold exhibitions of works by contemporary Belarusian authors, as well as lectures with the participation of museum staff and invited experts.