Shchusev State Museum of Architecture, Architecture museum in central Moscow, Russia
Description
The Shchusev State Museum of Architecture is an art museum in central Moscow that displays drawings, models, photographs, and documents about Russian buildings and design. The collection spans from recent times back to earlier centuries, showing how structures were conceived and constructed across different periods.
History
This institution was formed by merging two separate collections, the State Museum of Russian Architecture and the Academy of Architecture USSR, and officially opened to the public in 1964. The museum has preserved documents of Russian building history ever since.
Culture
The museum bears the name of architect Alexei Shchusev and displays works that document the evolution of Russian architectural design from the 15th century onward. The exhibitions reflect how Moscow's appearance changed through different periods and which design ideas shaped the city's character.
Practical
The museum sits on Vozdvizhenka Street near the Kremlin and is easy to reach while exploring central Moscow on foot. Allow at least two to three hours to take in the exhibitions at a relaxed pace and to visit the courtyard with its architectural remnants.
Did you know?
The museum's courtyard preserves architectural fragments from demolished buildings, including sections of Bove's Triumphal Arch and garden sculptures from the 18th century. These remnants allow visitors to see physical pieces of Moscow's lost urban landscape.
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