Дом-музей А. Л. Дурова, Circus arts museum in Voronezh, Russia.
Durov House Museum is a three-story mansion in Voronezh that holds exhibition rooms filled with circus memorabilia and personal items from a renowned performer. The spaces contain photographs, costumes, and equipment that document his life and artistic career.
The building was constructed in 1860 and came into the hands of a Russian circus performer in 1901, who maintained it as a private museum until 1916. This period established the house as a significant place in Russian circus history.
The house reflects how this performer shaped Russian circus traditions through his innovative approach to clown work and animal training. Visitors can see personal items and props that reveal his influence on the local and national entertainment scene.
The museum is spread across multiple levels with six exhibition rooms to explore. Tours are conducted in Russian and help visitors understand the collections and the house's background.
The grounds once held a training arena with animal enclosures, ornamental gardens, and fountains that the performer used himself. He also created a collection of glass paintings that reveal his artistic skills beyond the circus ring.
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