Tatarstan State Museum of Fine Arts

The Tatarstan State Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in central Kazan housed in a former mansion that displays over 26,000 artworks from different periods. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and other artistic works across several exhibition areas.

The museum was founded in 1895 as the Kazan Scientific and Industrial Museum and received its initial collection from archaeologist A.F. Likhachev. It later developed into an art museum focused on regional and international artistic works.

The museum displays art from Russia, Tatarstan, and Western Europe, showing how different artistic traditions exist side by side in the collections. The paintings and sculptures reflect the artistic development of the region over time.

The building is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Thursdays and is easily reached by public transport. Visitors can explore the exhibitions at their own pace and should allow plenty of time to walk through the different areas.

During summer months the museum grounds become a stage for the international Jazz in the Sandetsky Manor festival with outdoor music performances. This yearly event brings a different energy to the historic location.

Location: городской округ Казань

GPS coordinates: 55.79497,49.13430

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50