Muzey Kota
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February 19
We visited the most spiritual place in Minsk yesterday - the Museum of the Cat. A place of power!!! We have dreamed of coming here for a very long time and, of course, the visit exceeded all expectations. They gave away their soul, the space is just blissful, very cozy, you can walk around it for hours to enjoy the greatness of cats of different colors, and the space itself can be explored endlessly, and even if you pass for the tenth time, you still meet something new and very original. The cats are calm and friendly, many of them willingly go to their hands, they are happy to wait for them to be petted. Everyone has their own sleeping place. Now there are five-month-old babies, they are very playful, chasing mice, jumping, the child is so stuck that they enjoyed almost half the day. And then, if you suddenly fall in love with a furry friend, you can take him to yourself and not be separated. And if you don't have a friend yet, don't miss the opportunity to add a new resident to your family, especially since all the cats have been vaccinated and examined at a veterinary clinic, who need treatment, they are very nice and well-mannered. Here you will be told the whole story of any furry guest, his habits and habits. There is a place to relax, just play board games, and draw all the drawings that remain about your presence on the walls of the museum, which is very touching and incredibly interesting to read, drawings from 0 to 47, this touching drawing made you smile. Don't stay indifferent, come get a four-legged friend if you don't have one yet. And we were infinitely glad to enjoy such a spiritual place, this museum is simply amazing and how great it is that it exists. I wish good luck to the whole team in their necessary and difficult task. I highly recommend visiting this museum, it fills the soul with kindness, gives strength and energy!!! Tested on yourself!!!
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October 19, 2024
An absolutely adorable cat space! It is small, but very cozy. For a nominal fee, you can drink tea with cookies and chat with the fluffy staff. The seals are calm and friendly, many of them willingly go to their hands. And you can also get a furry friend here! So do not miss the opportunity to replenish your family with a new resident, especially since all the seals are rescued by volunteers, vaccinated and very well-mannered. The cat Leaf in particular stole my heart.
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October 27, 2024
A kind and necessary place, inside you can meet a variety of beautiful seals, of course, as well as many images and sculptures of seals, and also caring people caring for wayward four—legged creatures. The owner knows everything about each of his furry guests, he will be happy to talk with you. The entrance fee is symbolic. Coffee and sweets are served here, there are play areas, and souvenirs can be purchased. And they also try to find a home for every cat here. I was glad to visit such an amazing museum in Belarus. I wish you good luck in your difficult task!
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February 9
It's not a bad place. Lots of space, the seals have their own rooms to relax in. The cat's toilet smells moderately and in places. It stinks more of the aroma sticks that the employee carefully fumigates every hour. When I left the restaurant, I realized that all my clothes, hair and things smell of these sticks. And it seems to me that this smell is not useful at all for cats. The cats are a little tired, but we managed to play with some of them. Overall, it's a little sad, there's a feeling that they've been bullied there. But it's probably better than outside. There are many places where you can sit, draw or sort out puzzles. There is also a cooler and plastic cups, you can brew a tea bag.
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November 24, 2024
The best place for inspiration, tea drinking, spiritual relaxation and much more…
Real cat lovers will appreciate this place, regardless of the smells of the four-legged habitat and will have a great time
I will note the history, in the form of many paintings, stored right on the walls of the Museum
Leave your unique drawing on the wall of the museum and do not forget to mark the real date of your stay, it will be a good reason to return!
Well, remember that the places for new paintings will soon run out😉
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March 24
There is definitely a place for seal lovers, the staff is good and friendly, there are drawings of visitors all over the square and you can draw and hang them too! There are also rooms with puzzles, books, board games, markers, stands with figurines (with seals, of course). One cat scratched, but I didn't know it was aggressive, I found out only later. And Temka the cat is very playful, I liked it the most! (he's in the video). student ID for children-15p, for adults 25p. also free tea and sweets
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January 15
It's a pity that for many people this place doesn't live up to its name. Yes, it may be true, but just look at how they love cats there! Each pet has its own place, toys, lots of trays, drinkers. People are doing good things by putting cats in families. We did not regret at all that we came here and found ourselves in a wonderful, kind corner where adults can feel like children, draw a picture and leave it as a souvenir, assemble a puzzle of seals, play with the residents of the museum, chat with volunteers! We had people looking out for a pet, and it was incredible.
Despite the smell at the entrance, the room itself is very clean, it is clear that order is being monitored here. Thanks to the organizers of this cat house for the opportunity to visit the cat world and chat with cute cats. Development and good pens for cats!
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January 20
We went with the kids on weekends. The children were not very satisfied. We drove through half the city to find out that the seals were already in separate rooms and could only be viewed through glass.
Senior (10 years old) He kept himself busy with board games, and he liked the atmosphere of the museum itself.
Junior (6 years old) I was very upset that the cats were isolated and couldn't be played with/petted. We spent a total of 20 minutes there.
If we consider the ticket price as an aid to the seals - approx. But how did leisure go down in general.
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January 3
It's a strange place. As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't justify its cost, although I understand that it provides the seals with this.
The place is very small for a large number of people, although the attendance is indicated as less than average. Creaking floors and furniture, narrow corridors. The water boilers are almost empty, but tea and sugar are available.
The whole museum in pritsnip consists of children's drawings, it is interesting to look at, but no more.
The cats themselves are inactive, scared, always sleeping. Some people run away completely and don't want to make contact at all. They are sitting in rooms enclosed by houses. The room stinks of cat urine, but most of all of burning because of the incomprehensible incense that stands and smokes on the floor in wooden holders, where people and cats walk. At first glance, the security is so-so. It may be an interesting place for children, but it doesn't justify its cost in any way. If you are interested, then 15 rubles for children, 20 rubles for adults. We stayed there for 25 minutes today and left immediately, but I don't recommend going there and wasting so much of your money.
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March 26
This place is not a museum!
It would be more correct to call it the "House of the Cat", a place where you feel like visiting cats! The tailed ones have their own rules here, like the owners of the house. Therefore, all angry and negative reviews can be canceled, because you are coming to visit! And visiting has its own rules! We enjoyed it so much, we were imbued with the atmosphere of friendship and love. It is so nice to see children's drawings on the walls, it is very valuable that such creativity is treated with care!
We have already visited the museum twice and will definitely come back again!
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November 11, 2024
A place where there is an opportunity to spend leisure time in the company of a large number of cats and cats without limitation of time. There is a large space, there is an opportunity to drink tea and coffee. Time flies by unnoticed in the company of moustaches. A good place to visit with children. Cats and cats are different, but many are very affectionate.
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November 2, 2024
The staff is friendly and very friendly, a young girl (unfortunately I don't remember her name) gave us a full tour, called the names of all the cats and their habits. The ticket is not that expensive (20 rubles), but we all understand that it goes to provide seals. The impressions of this place cannot be described in words. There is only warmth and comfort in the soul. Thank you for creating such a cozy place <3
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April 7
Great place! The cats are all clean and tidy, each with their own personality.
We were very impressed and, of course, could not leave without cute souvenirs with seals.
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October 11, 2024
Nothing unusual, but it perfectly complements a walk through the center with pleasant emotions: pet the seals and look at funny and funny drawings. Each mustachioed man has his own story. Two aged seals were rescued from euthanasia. The institution is looking for employees. Thank you so much for your kindness.
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November 29, 2024
Disappointed. I visited you around November 12th. The guy rattled off the text and ran into the closet without even offering a tour. There were no people when I arrived. It remains to guess what's what, wandering around the museum. The only thing at least explained where to hang the coat. I know I could have asked, but he looked like I came to his house and woke him up. Therefore, I did not want to torture a person. Maybe they don't pay him anything at all, that's why it works like this... I don't know.
Yes, because of the incense in literally every corner of the house, I also left after about 20 minutes. There's no hiding from them anywhere
The only ray of joy is a three-colored cutie, who was taken away right before my eyes. The rest were all tortured.
If it wasn't for the service and the smell, we could have gone back. It's great to communicate with cats
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July 27, 2024
On the one hand, it is a very cool place with cute animals, almost everyone gives themselves a pat, even there is a small dog that greets everyone. Plus the opportunity to pick up a cat from there and thereby help the animal.
On the other hand, the smell, hygiene, and in summer the lack of air conditioning, animal fatigue. It is clear that they do not really like such abundant attention, especially from children.
Such places have the right to live, but I don't think we should be allowed to interact so actively with these animals.
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November 9, 2024
We liked the museum very much, all with love. It is rather not a museum, but a place of relaxation. You can drink tea, you can play checkers or draw a cat, stroke, play with cats. We wish you prosperity!
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December 26, 2023
It's great that there is a place in Minsk where you can "pet cats" and play. The museum has everything for a comfortable stay, a cafe with tea, coffee and water, a toilet, even a children's area where children can draw a cat and this picture will be hung on the wall. It's a great idea. The only thing the star was removed for was an acrid unpleasant smell. The kittens are all wonderful and can even be taken home!!
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November 4, 2024
The idea is good, the organization is lame. The main disadvantage is the smell of aroma sticks. It is so strong that after 10 minutes it starts to feel dizzy and you need to go out into the fresh air. We walked with two adults, as a result of 40 rubles for 10 minutes because of the terribly strong smell of aroma sticks. Be prepared to wash all clothes because the smell is very strongly absorbed into it ((( I do not recommend visiting just because of the smell.
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March 23
At the entrance, there is a terrible stench mixed with cheap incense. But the interest won out: why is there such a stir around this place? And there were so many people inside that it became a challenge to see at least one cat. Oh well, 20p per person. At the moment of payment, there was still hope for something interesting and adequate. And then - total disappointment. Trash, dirt, cats sleeping with their tongues hanging out. I don't even want to talk about children's drawings, it's just nonsense to the ceiling, why this "exhibition"? I do not know how this absurdity can be helped, probably the only sensible solution is to close. In my opinion, all the enthusiastic comments about this place were written by people who were there with their eyes closed and a clothespin on their nose.
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December 18, 2024
A wonderful place for everyone who loves cats. Affectionate and sociable, you can sit and drink tea and chat with fluffy
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September 4, 2024
It's a very good idea. But, unfortunately, not a very good implementation. The smell is deadly. I have a cat, my parents have three. I've been to the anti-cafe with animals many times, but something went wrong here. After five minutes, I wanted to escape to the fresh air. Incense sticks are burning, but they only make things harder. A more thorough cleaning with a steam generator and special tools is needed.
Perhaps for this reason, cats are "stoned". Completely indifferent. But cats will always run away from where they don't like to be, so it's still good for them there.
About the good things. Cool drawings, they should be decorated with frames or thicker paper, so that it looks not like waste paper, but a gallery. And leave only those that really deserve attention. And there are cool ones there)
Seals - no comments here, I really wanted to pick up a delicate black mini lady, gracefully reclining right "at the checkout." It is a pity that my cat will not understand such a gift from Minsk.
I wish the museum to resolve the issue of fragrance. And there will be a cool tourist place with a noble basic history of finding owners for kittens.
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April 11
We read about the museum, got interested, and went on arrival. I expected more of a museum or a Japanese-style cat cafe. In fact, it's a shelter with cats, set up in a long, cramped apartment with a narrow hallway)
There are two chips: the cats themselves, we saw 5-6 pieces and children's drawings with cats from different cities, which are hung from floor to ceiling. This is really the highlight of the interior.
They come here with small children, and cats tactfully try to get away from toddlers, especially from loud ones. Cats are polite, tactile, well-groomed.
The price tag of the visit is 600 rubles in Russian, almost like in the Tretyakov Gallery (700))).
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February 25
Cats, of course, are cute, but the place is for an amateur. Immediately upon entering the nose, it gives off the smell of trays. There is a separate room where you can brew tea bags. There is a room where you can draw. I don't deny that animal welfare initiatives need to be supported, but there are probably better ways.
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November 7, 2023
A pleasant place. You can pet cats, drink tea, buy souvenirs, and draw. There are a lot of cats, all different: some playful, some affectionate. There are several rooms with sofas and tables. The only negative is the distinct, not the most pleasant smell of cats. But, given their number, this is not surprising. The staff is very polite. The impression remained good
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July 12, 2024
Visited on July 11, 2024. A wonderful place! Cute pot-bellied kittens who are being treated and sterilized, lots of cute feline pieces and children's drawings. In the reviews, everyone was scared by the smell, but I almost didn't feel it. Windows are open everywhere, fans are working, the seals are clean and well-groomed. They were lazy and graceful from the heat. I will recommend this place to all my friends 👍👍👍
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August 6, 2024
Everything is not bad, and the staff are cute, and pleasant, and the cats are wonderful paws!!!! 🐱😺🐈
BUT there are two disadvantages 😾 one is the smell, it's just terrible and can be heard from the first floor of the building 😖 and the second is not a small price 🤑 for 1 hour of arrival, although it was much better paid earlier and even if it was a whole day, but it's expensive for an hour, as for me.... I wish the director to reconsider the option of visiting at least for 3 hours, the child has just relaxed and is already on the way out!!!! 😳
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January 8
I was there with my husband and son. When I entered the house, I realized that I felt sick 🤢
My husband and son had a great time (they cuddled the furry ones for 1.5 hours), and I had a great time in the neighboring hookah. 👳🏼♀️
I recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a little time apart.
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February 25
I don't recommend it. An old shabby apartment with several cats. It really stinks of cat urine. There are few cats (we saw 5 of them). This museum collects stray animals and you can take anyone there for free, but you can't call it a museum. It's more like a cat shelter. Yes, thank you to the owner for taking care of the cats, feeding and keeping them, but if you want to see something worthwhile, you are not here. If you can help and take a cat or leave money for food, come in. The ticket is 20 Belarusian rubles (approximately 600 Russian rubles).
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November 7, 2024
We were with our granddaughter, I will say frankly that I did not find anything charming in this place....20 rubles for an adult and 15 rubles for a child!!!!The smell is terrible!!!The sick kitty was not isolated, her poor eyes were not even washed from the dryers!!!!The snotties are running, her mouth is open and she's sitting in the room where the kids are painting!!!!Unsanitary conditions!!!The only thing is that I liked a lot of drawings with cats!
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November 7, 2024
There is only one name from the museum. All the cats seem to be under some kind of sedation. The expectations were much higher. The only plus that there is is tea and sweets. All cats are constantly sleeping, they don't really react to anything, the smell of urine is everywhere, aroma sticks can't cope. For what 20BYN is completely unclear.
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August 18, 2024
We were there today with our family. 42p entrance (2 adults, 1 child). It would be all right, but there is a minus. 1 - cats don't even approach people, most of them are in a closed room, sleeping or lying down. It's understandable, there are enough people there, but still imagined it a little differently. 2. 42 rubles per hour of stay is expensive, there is not much to do there. To look at children's drawings and look through the barrier at cats for 42p is not quite, of course. I really hope that the money will go to charity. 3. It's a smell. As all the commentators write, you need to be prepared, but that's exactly what I wasn't ready for, it's very hard to be there for more than 10 minutes. As a matter of fact, after 10 minutes we left there..
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November 6, 2024
It's a horror, not a museum. Wild stink, cats are half-dead, not in contact, it feels like it's a feline hospice. A few paintings, drawings and this is the whole museum. The ticket price is not comparable to the result of the visit. As a bonus, you could drink tea in the company of cats, but there is no water in the cooler, the animals sleep or ignore any appeal to them, well, in addition, an impossible smell that discourages any desire to linger there, and all clothes smelled of this feline stench.
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April 1
For cat lovers. It's hard to call it a museum. More like a cat's space. Nice staff, a specific space, cats and the view from the window is gorgeous.
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January 19, 2024
In November 2023, we visited the Museum of the cat). Very warm atmosphere: many visitors with children.There are pet cats everywhere, photos, children's drawings, cat figurines (unfortunately they do not sell). Nice interior. Wonderful volunteer girls. If we were locals, we would definitely take one pet into the family.
Unfortunately, the museum exists only on donations. The administration of the city of Minsk could consider the possibility of at least not taking money for the rent of the premises. We need to help our younger brothers who are in a difficult life situation: many pets are disabled.
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January 3
The employees' eyes are burning. If you are also madly in love with cats and you want to give money for the development of the shelter, then you are here. You can pick up any cat you like. It doesn't look like a museum, it's a contact cafe. Yes, the smell is present.
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February 2
The only wish is for the city authorities to cover up this horror faster. It is unclear where the local sanitation station is looking. Terrible unsanitary conditions, the smell of urine, unkempt animals. The whole "museum" is just a cluttered apartment, it's better to transfer the ticket price (by the way, 20 rubles per person) to a real animal shelter, rather than give it to the owners of the scam, who don't even want to do the cleaning.
People, read reviews before visiting, don't become victims of scams!
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July 25, 2024
I give 5 stars, but only for the idea and the seals…
The idea is amazing - that you can come and pick up a cat, while helping others, either by bringing something with you or buying some souvenir on the spot and investing in this way.
But as just a visit, I can't say that the impression was on top ... Yes, we drew our seals (by the way, it's very cool that there are drawings everywhere, adds atmosphere), you could treat yourself to cookies, pet the seals, but the smell.... I understand that this is a natural process and it is difficult to get rid of it, but unfortunately it is impossible to stay indoors for a long time…
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November 5, 2024
A kind, very cozy place. The seals are full and satisfied. There are places where they can hide if they don't want to contact people - which is very important.
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July 16, 2024
We visited with my wife and daughter, paid 42p. (15p adult ticket, 12p for children), now I'll tell you what, I hope this money goes to feed and service cats. There are about 10 cats in this house, at first glance (it's hard to count because most are hiding), one small dog. Cats are tortured, some are very aggressive, almost all sleep, do not play, and it's understandable with so many visitors. The smell killed the most in this house. It's not even a smell - it's a stink, unbearable. The hour you pay for is impossible to be here, we stayed for a maximum of 20 minutes. It is not clear whether this is such an unfortunate choice of aroma sticks, which are burned there on every corner, or whether this is improper cat care. The impressions were extremely negative, it's a pity for these cats, of course it's better than on the street, but still...
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February 26, 2024
You probably need to love cats very much to put 5 stars. It is a very kind, cozy, beautiful place, but the smell spoils everything. Inside, it is clean, organized, friendly, the smell is being tried to disguise with incense sticks, the aroma of which is mixed with feline. The children were delighted to communicate with the shaggy ones, but going there, be prepared
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August 24, 2024
The very idea of creating such a shelter for seals is of course wonderful that you can come to watch, feed and play with the seals, But!!!!
The room is poorly ventilated, it stinks, but most of all we were horrified by the picture of sluggish cats who are stuffed with some kind of sedatives, sleeping a deep sleep that is not awakened. Foam from the mouth and fallen tongues on the gun. Museum staff say that the seals have a quiet hour. Of the 19 seals, only 2 are active, the rest lie awake and sleep deeply.
To be honest, we are even somewhat disappointed. And they left with sadness in their hearts.
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March 13
I love cats, cats are great. It's a bit of an unpleasant smell, but it's justified.It's nice to see that the cats are being looked after and cared for. The staff is pleasant, they handle everyone's hands.
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December 11, 2024
We were with our granddaughter in December.I liked it, you can pet the seals, they are well-mannered and non-aggressive.We drew, looked at posts and pictures with the image of kittens.
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March 9, 2024
Initially, I want to warn you: This is not a museum. There are statuettes, drawings of seals from visitors, themed merch, but the institution rather combines the functions of a shelter for seals and a time cafe.
But I don't see a downside to this. This is not a shelter, there are no endless rows of cramped cages, the animals are in complete freedom of movement inside the institution. And it's also not the unenviable fate of a street animal. Once inside, you get the opportunity to chat with the guests, drink tea (while you are being crushed by clawed paws), play checkers in silence, or even shelter a cat sunk into the heart. The money earned for your visit will help the cats living there.
Now about the cons: the building is old, the interior is worn out. Despite the effort of the staff to clean everywhere, there is a characteristic smell.
Why do I give five stars? I really want to attract people to this place, because I believe that the idea is great, and if the institution gets good attendance, problems with cleanliness, repair and filling of interiors will be resolved, the conditions of stay of both cats and guests will improve.
From myself to the staff: do not give up, you are well done :
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March 30
Wasted time and money.A few tortured cats, just stupid drawings of cats on the walls, stuffiness and the smell of cat urine..The expectation and reality did not match.Even the WWII museum is cheaper and cooler, one guide is worth it!I do not recommend visiting the museum of the cat, even if it is the only museum in the whole country.
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July 10, 2024
The seals are well-groomed, clean, there are about 5 of them in total.You can stroke and play with them. The smell that stands there "killed", starting from the 1st floor (the museum is located in an apartment on the 3rd floor), they could not stand more than 20 minutes.I'm sorry, but for 15 Belarusian rubles for an adult and 12 for a child (about 400 rubles, the course was 28), it's just not serious to look at walls with children's drawings and one showcase with cats from Gzhel.The Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War with this approach is cheaper and much more interesting.
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December 23, 2023
The place is pleasant for animal lovers. Seals with a history. Cripples, abandoned. You can take it home forever and love it. In addition to those in the museum, there is also a dock. Coffee, tea, sweets are included in the ticket price. You can draw your pet as a souvenir or express the emotions of a visit in a drawing. Cats are different: dormice, playful, spiteful. The place is atmospheric.
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June 21, 2024
That's what will never go out of fashion - it's kindness!!! A very cozy place, incredibly polite and kind people from the staff. Seals are a miracle! Sweet buns🤗
Yes, there is a smell, but these are small things. The guys are doing a great job, for this only respect, respect and only respect!
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October 13, 2024
I do not recommend visiting. Divorce for money. The ticket costs -20 Br for adults and 15 br for a child. There is nothing to look at, all the walls are covered with children's drawings. I saw 3 cats and a dog. There were about 8 people. There was nowhere to turn around. There is a room to drink coffee/tea. It's dirty, it feels like they've made a "museum" out of a communal apartment.
Usually such an institution is called an anti-cafe or kotokafe, but not a museum. And such establishments are always clean and tidy.
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