Discovery of fire

Arousing, controling and using fire makes today's humans a modern man. This exhibition shows you the development of fire creation and illumination. Marvel at high quality selected oil lamps, flambeaus and lanterns. Antique lighters of the baroque or bourgeois period show former artistry. Numourous possibilities of creating fire thrill kids as well as adults.

Fire is magical and a very significant symbol of many religions. Submerge into one of those religious worlds. Let the spiritual fire of sacred russian art do its magic. The adjoining icon collection deliver insight into russion soul of the 16th to 19th century.