Bakhrushin mansion

The Bakhrushin house is a museum in a 19th-century mansion in Zamoskvorechye that blends English Gothic elements with Russian design features. The building displays elaborate stone details and ornate patterns on its outer walls, while inside it houses thousands of theatre documents, stage designs, and costumes from different periods.

The mansion was built in 1896 based on designs by architect Karl Gippius as a private residence for merchant Aleksey Bakhrushin. Shortly after its completion, the building was converted into a state theatre museum and has preserved extensive collections on Russian theatre history ever since.

The house tells the story of Russian theatre through its rooms, with costumes and stage designs showing how performances changed over time. The collection reflects the development of theatre art in Russia and lets visitors see these changes firsthand.

The museum lies near Paveletskaya metro station and is easy to reach by public transport. Visitors should note that it closes on certain weekdays and long queues are likely on weekends.

The museum operates several branches in other parts of Moscow, making it one of the most comprehensive theatre collections in the world. These branch locations allow visitors to explore different aspects of theatre history in separate venues.

Location: Zamoskvorechye District

Inception: 1896

Architects: Karl Gippius

Architectural style: eclectic architecture

GPS coordinates: 55.73528,37.63306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22