Governor's House, Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Governor's House, Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Historical museum in Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Russia
The Governor's House stands within the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin complex, featuring red brick architecture and serving as part of the State Art Museum collection.
Built in 1841, this federal cultural heritage site underwent transformation from an administrative residence to become one of the oldest art museums in Russia by 1896.
The museum displays extensive collections of Russian and Western European paintings, including works by Viktor Vasnetsov and portraits of 18th-century Russian tsars.
Visitors can explore multiple exhibition halls across different floors, with guided tours available in several languages through advance reservation.
The museum houses the 1880 painting 'The Flying Carpet' by Viktor Vasnetsov and the 1877 artwork 'A Shy Peasant' by Ilya Repin.
Location: Nizhny Novgorod
Inception: 1841
Part of: Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 56.32953,44.00639
Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:34
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