The collection of art metal of the 11th-19th centuries occupies one of the most significant places in the collection of the Novgorod State United Museum-Reserve. The Novgorod church antiquities made of copper and tin presented at the exhibition reflect the artistic and spiritual culture of various eras, give an idea of ​ ​ the features of medieval craft and the characteristic types of utensils that have long filled Russian churches. The exhibition is located in the Gate Tower of the 17th century, on the Yaroslav courtyard of the Trading Side, which was first opened to visitors after restoration.