Balakirev museum, Nizhny Novgorod

The Balakirev Museum displays historical artifacts, documents, and personal belongings of the renowned Russian composer Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev in a historic building.

Established in 1830, the museum preserves the legacy of Mily Balakirev, who founded the influential composer group The Five and shaped Russian classical music.

The museum exhibits collections that demonstrate the evolution of Russian musical traditions through manuscripts, instruments, and documents from the 19th century.

Located on Kremlevsky Hill in the historic center, the museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and research materials about Russian classical music.

The museum holds original arrangements of Russian folk melodies that Balakirev collected and adapted, which influenced generations of classical composers.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: 1830s

GPS coordinates: 56.32541,44.02501

Latest update: March 13, 2025 00:06