The branch 'Archeological Museum „Berestye“' is the only museum of medieval eastern Slavic town in Europe. It was founded in Brest in 1972 and opened to the public on March 2, 1982. The museum is located on the territory of the Volyn fortification of the Brest Fortress, on the site of the ancient Berestye settlement, founded by Dregovichi. The high concentration of well-preserved constructions allowed to create a unique museum, with numerous archaeological finds giving insights into the economic and cultural life of the ancient town.