All-Russian Museum of Alexander Pushkin

The All-Russian Museum of Alexander Pushkin is a literary treasure housed in a historic mansion on the Moika River Embankment, just steps from Nevsky Prospekt. The museum’s main building, the former Volkonsky house, is where Pushkin lived and died after his fatal duel. Visitors can explore rooms restored to their 1830s appearance, including the poet’s study with his original desk and death mask. The collection spans Pushkin’s entire career, from early poems to his final novel, with rare first editions, letters, and illustrations. Temporary exhibitions often focus on specific works or his contemporaries. The museum’s intimate scale allows for a personal encounter with the poet’s world, making it a must for literature lovers and those curious about Russia’s Golden Age.

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• Pushkin’s study with his original writing desk and personal library
• The memorial apartment where the poet died after his duel
• Rare manuscripts and first editions of Pushkin’s works
• Portrait gallery featuring paintings by Kiprensky and Tropinin
• Temporary exhibitions on Pushkin’s era and literary legacy

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Know before you go

• Allow extra time for the temporary exhibition hall, which often features rare items.
• Photography without flash is usually allowed in most rooms, but check for restrictions in special exhibits.
• An audio guide is highly recommended to understand the context of each room.
• Wear comfortable shoes; floors are wooden and uneven in some areas.

A bit of history

Founded in 1879 as the first Pushkin museum in Russia, it was originally housed at the Imperial Alexander Lyceum. The current building on the Moika Embankment became the museum’s permanent home in 1927, preserving the apartment where Pushkin spent his last years.