House Museums

A house museum is a historical residence that has been preserved and opened to the public, allowing visitors to explore the domestic environment of a particular time period. Most often, these museums are associated with individuals or events considered important to the collective history and identity of a culture. These museums offer a unique, immersive experience by showcasing the architecture, furnishings, and personal belongings that reflect the lifestyle, tastes, and daily routines of past inhabitants.

October 15, 2018

The Alexander Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment in St. Petersburg

The Alexander Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment in St. Petersburg, Russia, makes, appropriately, a very strong use of narrative. The museum builds the story of Pushkin, his life and writing, all while maintaining a tight focus on the end of his story – a tragic death that, it seems, has never stopped being mourned. The […]