Secret Combination (2008) Non-Religious museums in the Lavra Monastery Complex In total there are 4 non-religious museums within the walls of the monastery complex, and they relate to Soviet times, when the buildings were turned into secular exhibition centres. All of these museums have separate (but modest) entry fees and their own cash desks. If you want to take photos ask for " i photographia?" when you buy your entrance ticket. However you will also have to get a ticket to enter the monastery complex first. There are no multiple ticket deals. All of them keep their doors closed and look closed, but just try the handles and enter. The best of these is the Treasury with the world's best collection of Scythian gold. It is also difficult to find, thanks to poor signposting. If you head from the entrance gate and walk straight ahead, you will pass the main cathedral and come to a building in your way. This is the Tresasury. The entrance is on the side. Look for t...