The Kovel Historical Museum tells the story of Kovel and the Kovel region from ancient times to the present day. It was founded in 1992, and today its collections include over five thousand exhibits.
Exhibition
The museum sections are dedicated to traditional Volyn folk clothing from the late 19th to early 20th century, the Kovel region from ancient times to the 18th century, the era of the Russian Empire, World War I, the interwar Polish period, World War II, the postwar years, and independence.
Collections
There is a geological collection of rocks, remains of ancient animals, and a herbarium. Among the items are jewelry, a stylus, and weapons from the 11th–14th centuries, Cossack items, a blacksmith’s bellows and anvil from the 19th century. Many exhibits were donated by Kovel residents themselves: a piano from the late 19th century, mirrors, clocks, silver and copper utensils, weapons from 1812 and the world wars, and a large coin collection.
There is also an interesting “school” collection: textbooks from 1893–1943, a graduation certificate from the Kovel gymnasium in 1915, certificates and old photos of educational institutions. Additionally, there are old prints: a French Bible from the early 19th century, a Gospel book from the late 18th century, and church periodicals from the interwar years.
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