A Quirky Art Museum in the Kaluga Region That's a Real Eye-Opener

Hello everyone!

Last summer, I stumbled upon this super cool and offbeat place with my friends - the Art Museum of Waste 'MU MU'. I mean, who wouldn't want to visit a giant waste cow?

This place is all about the Territory of RATIONAL CONSUMPTION and CREATIVITY, where artists from all over the world are drawing attention to environmental pollution and nature conservation issues, giving new life to discarded things, and inspiring the creation of some seriously impressive masterpieces.

The name might seem weird and even off-putting to some, but I was curious, and I'm glad I went.

You'll see things you won't find anywhere else, and you'll look at some things from a completely different angle - something you'd never have thought of before.

I'm excited to share more about it.

The museum is located in the 'Grachi' business park at the following address: Kaluga Region, Zhukovsky District, A-108, Simferopol-Brest Highway, 41st kilometer, 2.

The coordinates are 55.123576, 36.825026.

There's a pretty big parking area near the museum, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding a spot.

The area around the museum is pretty cool too.

As you approach the entrance, you'll see the first installations made from tires and metal.

And right by the entrance, you can sit on a bench made from 9,000 pairs of disposable plastic slippers collected in just 11 days at a Kemerovo clinic! Can you imagine just how much waste we don't even notice?

Inside, to the right, you'll find the cloakroom, and to the left, the souvenir shop.

And straight ahead, you'll see the reception desk where you'll need to pay the entrance fee.

The adult ticket price at the time of our visit was 750 rubles per person.

It's not cheap, but it's definitely worth the value for money.

According to the official website, the ticket price has since increased by 50 rubles.

Keep that in mind.

After that, you'll be given wristbands and let loose.

I think there are signs on the floor showing the recommended route, but I didn't really pay attention.

The museum has an enormous number of exhibits.

There will be plenty of photos in this review to show you what really caught my attention.

I'd recommend spending at least 2 hours in the museum to take your time and look at everything properly.

First thing we saw were the miniature exhibits: an iron flower made from car spark plugs, a duck with a beak made from a gynecological mirror, a ball made from keys, and a person made from pipes.

Then there were rows of shelves with even smaller exhibits, but what really caught my eye was the section with bags made from keyboards, leather, and vinyl records.

That's pretty cool, right?)

Then we went through the conveyor belt labyrinth.

It was a bit dusty and unpleasant because of that, so it didn't leave a strong impression on me.

Then we looked at the big kaleidoscope made from a box, a bicycle wheel, and other trash.

Kaleidoscope

Next, we went through the fashion display case with outfits.

I liked the dresses made from candy wrappers and Tide powder packaging the most - I haven't seen anything like it in a hundred years!

Fashion

Then there was a room installation made from an old wardrobe.

My grandma used to have one just like it.

I felt a wave of nostalgia.

Next to it is a chair made from nails.

You can sit on it.

I tried it.

It's not scary and not painful.

I'd recommend it.

Then you'll see bathtubs filled with balls.

You can lie down in them and take some great photos.

You just need to take off your shoes.

One of the exhibits that really caught my eye was a TETRIS game, a cassette, and a Tamagotchi - pure nostalgia!

Then I saw the reason I even embarked on this trip - a TERMINATOR made out of all sorts of computer parts - it's seriously cool and realistic.

Terminator

Right next to it is a portrait of Steve Jobs made out of microchips.

Just look at that!

I was blown away by how much he looks like the real deal and how accurately the materials were chosen to reflect the essence of the legend!

It's mind-blowing!

There are also some cool fish made out of old coins nearby.

And in the center of attention is a Bumblebee transformer holding a harmonica.

It's amazing!

Before, there was actually a Terminator there, but it looks like Bumblebee kicked him out!

Bumblebee

Next to it is a colorful Steve Jobs made out of everyday junk (buttons, pens, broken toys, etc.).

He doesn't look as much like the real deal, but it's still pretty cool.

It's eye-catching.

If you take a closer look, you can even spot the legendary Nokia 3310.

This artwork is placed on the wall of the gravity room, which will be a real challenge for your vestibular system.

There's no way to describe it with words - you have to try it out.

I couldn't stay there for more than 3 minutes...

What really impressed me next was another robotized exhibit based on the famous photo called 'A Second Before Happiness'.

It's a modern interpretation.

It's interesting.

A Second Before Happiness

Next to it was a beautiful bouquet of old cutlery.

Further on was a great light installation: a bunch of completely incomprehensible junk that only reveals its purpose when you look at its shadow.

You don't need words - just take a look.

I'll never understand how a creative human brain works - maybe I just don't have one...

There's also a great mirror maze.

We managed to navigate it twice.

It felt like we were back in childhood.

Then we went up to the second floor.

While we were climbing, we saw a cornfield made out of old tennis balls.

It's funny.

On the second floor, we were greeted by another light installation made out of junk, but this time it was colorful and had a sort of landscape feel to it.

There's a portrait of Pushkin made out of magazine cutouts.

The stained-glass windows are amazing.

And what I think is hidden in a completely unassuming spot is a remake of Edward Munch's famous painting 'The Scream' made out of plastic bags!

I think it deserves more attention.

Then we went back down and walked in the opposite direction.

I liked the meat grinder made out of screws.

The pink elephant made out of rubber and a man with a huge lizard made out of DVD discs are also cool.

It's eye-catching.

The optical illusion 'Portrait of a Famous Person' is also interesting - you need to look at it from the right angle.

In general, it's a really interesting place.

There's a lot of stuff worth paying attention to.

It definitely expands your mind.

You can also relieve stress by smashing bottles against the wall, but I think that's already an extra fee...

Outside, there's a rope park and windmills.

There's also a huge dragon with a lady's handbag.

And a room with distorted mirrors.

Next to it is a small but decent cafe where you can grab a snack at a reasonable price.

In general, I highly recommend visiting.

It's a great, creative, and interesting place that develops your imagination.

This is especially great for kids and makes you think about your own consumption habits.

Thanks for sticking with me until the end!