State Alexander Pushkin Museum in Moscow
State Alexander Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Biographical museum in Moscow, Russia
Description
The State Alexander Pushkin Museum is a literary and biographical institution in the Khamovniki District of Moscow. It includes several buildings connected by a modern glass atrium and offers exhibition halls with furniture, paintings, and documents from the 19th century.
History
The museum opened in 1961 in a 19th-century urban estate that once belonged to the Khrushchev-Seleznev family. Major renovations were completed in 1999 for the 200th anniversary of Pushkin's birth, expanding the halls and collections.
Culture
Pushkin is regarded as the founder of modern Russian literature, and the museum carries his name to preserve his role in the cultural memory. Visitors today see rooms arranged to reflect his living environment, along with exhibits showing how his works shaped everyday thought in Russia.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with Thursday hours extended until 21:00. Guided tours are offered, and the rooms are spread across several floors, which requires some walking.
Did you know?
The glass atrium links the main building with neighboring historical structures, creating a continuous museum complex. This modern architecture fits within the old facades and preserves the character of the 19th-century Moscow streetscape.
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