Welcome to the only museum in Moscow, dedicated to the history of the oldest Moscow district – Meshchansk. In the atmosphere of the old mansion, you can retreat to the cozy Moscow life, learn about the traditions, family values and legends Meshchansky district. In addition to traditional tours and lectures at the museum hosts many exciting trips for children and adults. Drink hot tea, listen to lectures on the history of Moscow, play historical quests, participate in interesting workshops – all this and much more awaits you inside the walls of our good and cozy museum.
HISTORY OF OUR MUSEUM: The museum is located in the old Moscow mansion on the territory of one of the oldest districts of Moscow – Meshchansky. The mansion is entered in the register of monuments of architecture and is a typical example of the residential buildings of the Moscow XVIII century classicism. At the heart of the building is the foundation of residential chambers of the XVII century. Author's real name is unknown . Grabar suggested that the house was created by Legrand, who worked in Moscow in 1773 – 1791 years.
The mansion burned in a fire during the occupation of Moscow by the French troops, but was rebuilt. In this era, the house belonged to Prince Dmitry Lobanov – Rostov (1758 – 1838), General of Infantry, War of 1812 . In the 1820s the owner of the house was Major Gruschetsky, a relative of the famous Decembrist . Bestuzhev – Rumin and brothers Muravyovs – Apostles. Gruschetsky was not included into the secret society, but maintained a close friendship with the Decembrists. Some time in this house lived the widow of the Decembrist Fonvizina Natalia which, according to contemporaries, served as the prototype of Tatyana Larina. Subsequently House has repeatedly changed its owners, including collegiate assessor Shamardin merchant Zaitsevsky. The last known owner of a merchant environment was the first guild merchant's wife Leah Aronovna Gurevich.
After the 1917 revolution in the mansion lived two families: one of military doctor Khorav and of engineer Pyatyshev, which moved from Petrograd to Moscow in 1918. In the 20s during the sealing of the house were formed communal apartments, which existed here before the end of the 1960s.
In the 70s was held scientific restoration of the mansion by the architect Zhurina, during which were restored authentic decoration elements of the facade: lion mascarones and carved balcony. After restoration to the 100 – year anniversary of the Lenin Museum was opened in the house of labor and military glory of the Dzerzhinsky district. Old house on the first Meshchanskaya was chosen, according to legend, in 1894 in the basement of this house son of a merchant of the first guild Alexander Ganshin published work of Lenin, "What is friends of the people and why they are fighting against social – democrats" .
As such, the museum existed until 1998. A new society has set the museum quite different tasks.It was developed a new scientific concept of the museum, where the main subject of study was Meshchansky region: historical facts and legends of people, streets, buildings, parks and gardens. On the eve of the third millennium, the museum opened a new exhibition.
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun: 11.00 – 18.00
Saturday: 10.00 – 21.00
Output: a week
Every third Sunday of the month: 10.00 – 18.00
Last Friday of the month – day
Friends, we draw your attention to the fact that the time and days of the Museum of Garden Ring may vary, so call before visiting recommend +7 (495) 608 – 14 – 03.
