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.

The V.P. Sukachev Mansion in Irkutsk

V. P. Sukachev Mansion / Усадьба В. П. Сукачёва Ул. Декабрских Событий 112 Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10:00 – 17:30 Entrance: 100 rubles, free for students with Russian student ID. Phone: 8(3952)53-12-24, Website: www.sukachoff.ru The house-museum is a peculiarly Russian institution; in most Russian cities one can find small, underfunded museums preserving the apartments and possessions even […]

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