Memorial Museum-Reserve of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Composer museum and heritage site in Pskov Oblast, Russia
The Memorial Museum-Reserve is a manor house in Pskov Oblast where composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov spent his final years and created many of his works. The rooms display his personal possessions, musical scores, and instruments arranged as they were during his lifetime.
The house served as a private residence before being converted into a museum in 1995 to preserve the legacy of the renowned composer. A fire in 2022 caused substantial damage to the collection, though emergency crews managed to save important artifacts and pieces.
The rooms preserve the musical gatherings and traditions that were part of life here during the composer's time, showing how music was woven into daily routines. Visitors can sense how the estate served as a meeting place for musicians and artists.
Planning a visit works best when checking ahead about opening days, as schedules can shift with the seasons. The grounds are easy to navigate and can be explored independently, though a guided tour offers deeper insight into the collection and the composer's life.
A fire in summer 2022 damaged much of the collection, but firefighters managed to rescue about half of the works, including the composer's personal treasures. This event of loss and recovery became a significant moment in the story of the place.
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