House-museum of Nikolai Zhukovsky

The House-museum of Nikolai Zhukovsky is a memorial dedicated to the Russian aviation pioneer located in Orekhovo. It contains multiple exhibition rooms displaying models, photographs, technical drawings, and scientific documents that trace the development of aerodynamics.

The museum was founded in 1937 to preserve the scientific legacy of the founder of modern aerodynamics. Its establishment marked the beginning of an institution to document the early development of Russian aviation science.

The museum displays personal items and photographs that document Zhukovsky's role in establishing Russian aviation science. You can see objects that show how his work shaped the study of aerodynamics in the country.

The museum has a specialized library with technical books and scientific publications available for study. Plan time to read through materials if you want to explore the research deeply.

The museum preserves a restored glider based on Otto Lilienthal designs and a flat wind tunnel from 1909. These artifacts show early moments in the development of flight technology, long before aircraft became common.

Location: Orekhovo, Vladimir oblast

Inception: March 27, 1937

Website: http://museum.ru/M569

GPS coordinates: 56.15714,39.87736

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06