The Vetkovsky Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions today is a research and educational center of the region in the field of traditional culture.
Collections of unique Old Believer icons, handwritten and printed books, the largest collection of regional textiles (towels, elements of traditional costume, etc.) make the Vetkovsky Museum a unique phenomenon in the Belarusian and Old Believer culture.
There are permanent expositions on three floors of the Vetkovsky Museum, which present the artistic culture and creativity of several folk traditions of the region in the south-east of Belarus. First of all, it is the culture of the Orthodox Belarusian village and the Old Believer Branch - the center of the schism of the late XVII-XVIII centuries.
In November 2022, a new hall was opened in the museum, which housed an exhibition dedicated to the founder of the museum - Fyodor Shklyarov.
The branch of the Vetkovsky Museum, which is located in Gomel, hosts temporary exhibitions, events, thematic classes and master classes. Temporary exhibitions are formed from the funds of the Vetkovsky Museum. Materials from other museums and private collections are also being added. Exhibitions in the halls of the branch change every three to five months.