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Lefortovo museum

Lefortovo museum, Local museum in Lefortovo district, Russia.

Description

The Lefortovo Museum is a local institution in Moscow that displays objects and documents about the district's development. Exhibits span from the period when a German settlement existed here through to contemporary times.

History

The museum was established in 1999 to preserve the heritage of this district. The area became important when Peter the Great introduced reforms here and founded a German settlement in Moscow.

Culture

The collection reveals how local residents and visitors adapted to the area's transformation from a royal destination to a working neighborhood. Photographs and documents show the daily lives and activities that shaped this district over time.

Practical

The museum is located on Kryukovskaya Street and welcomes visitors throughout the week except Mondays. Plan to spend time exploring the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.

Did you know?

The collection includes records showing that several Russian rulers visited this area, including Catherine the First, Empress Anna, and Catherine the Second. These visits reveal how important the location was to Russia's elite.

Inception
1999
Opening Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
GPS coordinates
55.76945,37.71106
Latest update
December 14, 2025 12:24

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