Rumyantsev Museum

The Rumyantsev Museum operated from two locations: one in Saint Petersburg on the English Embankment and one in Moscow at the Pashkov House. Each site held thousands of items including books, manuscripts, paintings, coins, minerals, and ethnographic objects.

Count Nikolai Rumyantsev founded the collection in Saint Petersburg in 1831 as a personal initiative. Emperor Alexander II later ordered the transfer of the holdings to Moscow, where they were relocated in 1862.

The museum held a significant collection of Russian manuscripts and early printed books that preserved the country's literary heritage. These works demonstrated Russia's intellectual history through rare publications and documents that visitors could examine.

The museum offered free entry during daylight hours, extending to 8 PM in summer months for visitor access. Planning visits to both locations separately was practical since they were situated in different cities.

When the institution closed in 1924, its collection was divided: the books formed the foundation of the Lenin Library. Artworks were distributed to various Moscow museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts.

Inception: 1831

GPS coordinates: 55.74972,37.60833

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20