House-museum of Mikhail Shchepkin

The House-museum of Mikhail Shchepkin occupies a wooden mansion on Shchepkina Street that preserves personal objects and belongings from his life as an actor. The rooms display his study, living quarters, and collections of theater playbills and documents from his career.

The building dates from the late 18th century and survived the Moscow fire of 1812 unharmed. Shchepkin lived there from 1859 to 1863, leaving traces of his life as one of Russia's most important theatrical figures.

The museum shows how Shchepkin changed Russian theater and influenced generations of performers who came after him. Visitors see costumes and stage pieces that reveal how realism entered Russian theater.

The museum is accessible on weekdays and allows visitors to explore the rooms at their own pace. It helps to check hours in advance, as these can vary depending on the season.

Visitors discover in the house details from the private life of a man who taught generations of actors how to perform convincingly on stage. His personal notebooks and letters reveal how thoughtful and careful he was about his craft.

Location: Meshchansky District

Inception: 2009

Official opening: 2009

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Государственный центральный театральный музей имени А. А. Бахрушина

Part of: Shchepkina Street 47-1, Moscow

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00-20:00

Phone: +74994847777

Website: http://gctm.ru/branch/dom-muzey-m-s-shhepkina

GPS coordinates: 55.78172,37.62908

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22