House-museum of Chkalov
House-museum of Chkalov, Aviation museum in Chkalovsk, Russia
The House-museum of Chkalov displays personal items, photographs, and documents related to the life of the Soviet test pilot Valery Chkalov in a wooden building.
Following Valery Chkalov's death in 1938, the Council of People's Commissars established this memorial museum in 1940 to preserve his contributions to aviation history.
The museum maintains a collection of 8006 artifacts, including the ANT-25 aircraft and Chkalov's Packard car, documenting Soviet aviation development.
Located in the Volga region, the museum receives 13,200 visitors annually and offers guided tours through 136 square meters of exhibition space.
The original wooden house from 1896 was relocated in 1956 due to the construction of the Gorky water-storage basin, preserving its historical structure.
Location: Chkalovsk
Inception: 1940
GPS coordinates: 56.76493,43.26584
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:40
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