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Gorky's House

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Russian writer's art nouveau mansion, designed by Fodor Schechtel with a carved staircase & library. People often mention house, Gorky, interesting, museum, beautiful, architecture, Shekhtel, visit, building, staircase,


Address

Malaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa, 6/2, Moscow, Russia, 121069

Website

imli.ru

Contact

+7 495 690-05-35

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (830 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Monday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Yura T. 4 years ago on Google • 97 reviews
    This a must have destination for people with interest in Russian history and literature, and architecture. The house was built by successful Russian entrepreneur Ryabushinsky. The guy invited Shekhtel, who was a legend architect without an architect diploma) Shekhtel was given pretty much full freedom, so he splurged on all kinds of art deco things. Then after Bolsheviks took power, Ryabushinsky ran overseas.Eventually Maxim Gorky lived there, and he was a legend too, precursor of the revolution, a bum, who after revolution became a writer superstar, very rich, friend of Lenin and so on...
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  • 3/5 Nazar L. 5 years ago on Google • 300 reviews
    Nice detach house. In the past it was very stylish building. However, only small details from interior can show it now. Furniture haven't survive. Very interesting view to how to do door locks and window details.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard W. 5 years ago on Google • 272 reviews
    Gorky was a figure of major importance in the communist USSR, but the ideology he espoused is no longer relevant. He stands as a marginal historical figure. Consequently this museum has become largely an anachronism. Even the staff will admit that Gorky is no longer read. Unless you are interested in the particular branch of communist history occupied by this man then there may only be the architecture of the house itself to attract you. Beware of the outrageous discriminatory admission fees: foreigners can expect to pay three times as much as Russians.
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  • 5/5 Santosh D. 6 months ago on Google • 480 reviews
    Ryabushinsky's mansion and the "melting" staircase inside. Since 1965, the building has housed the Gorky Museum. Address: Malaya Nikitskaya, 6/2, building 5 Cost of a standard adult ticket without benefits: 400 rub.

  • 4/5 Juan Ignacio C. 6 years ago on Google • 142 reviews
    A nice small and hidden museum. A good way to take a look of the house of 1930 important character of Russian literature. Even though the house was built before Gorki's arrival. The only bad thing is the lack of English or Spanish info.
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  • 4/5 Irina I. 5 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    This house might not be included in the typical must see list for Moscow tourists, but it's definitely worth visiting for it's unique architectural style. I mean, you don't get to see Russian art nouveau every day :) It's also the house where Maxim Gorky spent the last 5 years of his life before dying if tuberculosis. (Proceed at your own risk, as the bacteria is very resistant.) This museum might give you a glimpse of the atmosphere of the gatherings of the great writers which took place in the living room of this house. Information in English is available on printed paper. The building can be visited without booking a tour in advance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vlad L. 6 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Even though the museum is formally called "Gorky´s House", everyone knows it as "Ryabushinsky´s House" - a gorgeous building in Art-Nouveau style with amazing interiors - masterpiece of architect Fødor Schechtel. A rare example of a very beautiful and breath taking architecture but still very cozy and human-scale. Its just always a great pleasure to pass it by or visit it, thankfully to loads of discounts or free entrances that Museum offers. Truly worth visiting Хотя музей формально и называется "домом-музеем горького", по сути это конечно же дом Рябушинского, творение гениального Шехтеля. Потрясающий и уникальный дом в стиле модерн, мимо которого приятно пройти мимо и, конечно, всегда удовольствие заглянуть внутрь, благо в музее существуем большой набор скидок и льгот
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimitri T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Luxurious, exclusive home! He's incredible when you open his soul caches. On the ground floor, the underwater world and a staircase await you, which, like a wave, will send you to the unknown worlds of Schechtel! (Original) Шикарный, эксклюзивный дом! Он невероятен, когда открываешь его тайники души. На первом этаже вас ждёт подводный мир и лестница, которая как волна отправит вас в неизведанные миры Шехтеля!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Мария �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting architectural object. Definitely worth a look! As far as I understand, you can book a tour, but there is a printout with background information in each room. The building has 2 floors and an attic. In the attic there is a prayer room with an interesting history too. The entrance to it is not through a common staircase, but a separate one (in front of the ticket office). In 40-60 minutes you will have time to get around the whole. I recommend to everyone!! (Original) Очень интересный объект архитектуры. Безусловно стоит посмотреть! Насколько я поняла, можно заказать экскурсию, но в каждой комнате лежит распечатка со справочной информацией. В здании 2 этажа и мансарда. На мансарде находится молельная комната тоже с интересной историей. Вход на неё не через общую лестницу, а отдельный (перед кассой). За 40–60 мин успеете обойти целиком. Всем рекомендую!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A rare opportunity to see the interiors created by Fyodor Shekhtel. (Original) Редкая возможность посмотреть интерьеры, созданные Фёдором Шехтелем.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Наталья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good museum, an apartment with a preserved history, even leather sofas with cracked pillows, a library, a collection of bone figures, an office interior with a ceiling like the bottom of a pond, and a ceiling with duckweed and snails. House church at the very top (there is an exhibition of Old Believers from Siberia). An unusual staircase to the 2nd floor, a bench for rest by the stairs, portrait paintings. Everything is chosen with love and carefully guarded. Thanks for saving the story. (Original) Хороший музей квартира с сохранённой историей, даже кожаные диваны с трещинками на подушках, библиотека, коллекция костяных фигурок, интерьер кабинета с потолком, как будто это дно пруда, а потолок с ряской и улитками. Домовый храм на самом верху ( там проходит выставка староверов из Сибири). Лестница необычная на 2 этаж, скамейка для отдыха у лестницы, картины-портреты. Все подобрано с любовью и тщательно оберегается. Спасибо за сохранение истории.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irina I. 4 years ago on Google • 117 reviews
    One of the most unusual and charming buildings in Moscow. Beautiful example of Art Nouveau architecture.

  • 5/5 Rebekka F. 4 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    450R for foreigners. For each room they have a paper in several languages to explain something about the room or the life of Gorki. Very interesting house. Worth visiting not just for lovers of literature or architecture.

  • 5/5 Damon 3 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    One of my favourite places in Moscow and the Art Nouveau architecture is simply stunning. If you visit the place, please don’t miss the ‘secret’ chapel on the third floor, it’s a little marvel!

  • 5/5 Marialuisa M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting visit. I liked the tangible link of Gorky with my Italy. (Original) Visita molto interessante. Mi è piaciuto il legame tangibile di Gorkij con la mia Italia.

  • 5/5 Екатерина �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful mansion of the Ryabushinskys outside and inside. Unusual architecture. An interesting exposition telling about the life of Gorky. I recommend to visit (Original) Красивый особняк Рябушинских снаружи и внутри. Необычная архитектура. Интересная экспозиция рассказывающая о жизни Горького. Рекомендую к посещению

  • 5/5 Наталия �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Shekhtel is a brilliant architect, and this is one of his most beautiful buildings, and you must definitely see his famous staircase in it! (Original) Шехтель гениальный архитектор, и это одно из красивейших его зданий, и посмотреть его знаменитую лестницу в нём, прям обязательно нужно!

  • 5/5 Екатерина 3 years ago on Google
    Небольшая усадьба, но очень красивая и хорошо сохранена, вплоть до библиотеки, где книги 18-19века. К сожалению, не было экскурсовода(возможно из-за ограничений из-за короновируса). В целом, пройтись, проникнуться духом ушедшей эпохи, ознакомиться с творчеством и работами архитектора - чудесное место!

  • 4/5 Александр �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful decoration in the Art Nouveau style, richly decorated, as I understand the interiors have not been restored inside, and everything is in its original form, including parquet, I especially liked the library, and of course, the extremely photogenic staircase!) (Original) Красивое убранство в стиле модерн, богато украшено, как я понимаю внутри интерьеры не реставрировались, и все в оригинальном виде, включая паркет, особенно понравилась библиотека, и конечно же, крайне фотогеничная лестница!)

  • 5/5 Zhanna N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very nice to touch the great Architects. The house has preserved a large number of things. (Original) Очень приятно прикасаться к великим Архитекторам. В доме сохранилось большое количество вещей.

  • 4/5 Ирина �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At least once a year, everyone should visit this museum. In order to appreciate the greatest creation of Russian Architecture - - a stone staircase and the feeling that you do not enter, but swim into the building. Good luck to everyone and a pleasant experience. (Original) Хотя-бы раз в год, каждый должен посетить этот музей. Для того чтобы оценить велечайшее творение русской Архитектуры - - каменную лестницу и ощущение, что вы не входите, а вплываете в здание. Всем удачи и приятных впечатлений.

  • 5/5 Alex 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very atmospheric, went because of Shekhtel and not Gorky. (Original) Очень атмосферно, ходил из за Шехтеля а не Горького.

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is a great example of Art Nouveau. I'm glad I saw it. (Original) Это прекрасный образец Ар Нуво. Я рад что это увидел.

  • 5/5 Romuald B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have long admired this house outside. All the time I couldn’t go there: either there is no free time, then the museum does not work. Inside, it is even more beautiful than outside. I am not a fan of Gorky’s work, so I looked more at home decoration and furniture from those times. It’s great that the bold architect came across a customer with an endless pocket :) It’s really nice to just be in this house and it's hard to imagine how great it was to live there. (Original) Я давно любовался этим домом снаружи. Всё время не удавалось зайти туда: то времени свободного нет, то музей не работает. Внутри он ещё прекрасней, чем снаружи. Я не любитель творчества Горького, поэтому смотрел больше на убранство дома и мебель, сохранившуюся с тех времён. Прекрасно, что смелому архитектору попался заказчик с бесконечным карманом :) По-настоящему приятно просто находиться в этом доме и сложно представить как было здорово там жить.

  • 3/5 Любовь �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum contains a lot of interesting information that can be read slowly, in each room there is a printed material on almost every thing. The Ryabushinsky estate was very impressed, that was strength! Currently, of course, the state of the house is neglected, and so, I think that in those days it was a gorgeous mansion! The entrance ticket is 200 rubles, there are benefits. Come on down. (Original) В музее собрано достаточно много интересной информации, которую можно прочитать неспеша, в каждой комнате распечатан материал практически о каждой вещи. Очень впечатлило сословие Рябушинских, вот это была сила! В настоящее время конечно запущено состояние дома, а так, я думаю, что в те времена, это был шикарный особняк! Входной билет 200 руб., есть льготы. Сходите.

  • 5/5 Анна �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As a Gorky museum, this building was not interesting to me, but how the creation of human hands (the architect Shekhtel for one of the Ryabushinsky brothers) was very interesting. One of the few mansions in Moscow, which has retained almost completely the idea of ​​the creator and owner. (Original) Как музей Горького данное здание мне не интересно было, а как создание рук человеческих (архитектора Шехтеля для одного из братьев Рябушинских) очень интересовало. Один из немногих особняков Москвы, который сохранил практически полностью идею создателя и хозяина.

  • 5/5 Sergey L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The famous marble staircase where everyone takes a photo (Original) Знаменитая лестница из мрамора , где все фоткаются

  • 5/5 Tarmo K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The staircase made of Saaremaa dolomite is a sight in itself (Original) Saaremaa dolomiidist tehtud trepp on omaette vaatamisväärsus

  • 5/5 Natalia L. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely AMAZING architecture

  • 4/5 Jasper C. 4 years ago on Google
    We had to wear plastic bags around our shoes because they probably are too lazy to clean the house. Other than that beautiful and interesting place.

  • 5/5 Bertrand L. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting architecture. Don't miss to visit the attic with an exhibition on the first owner of the house and a beautiful room dedicated to worship.

  • 5/5 Tatyana T. 3 years ago on Google
    Place of great historical and esthetical value

  • 5/5 Arsenii N. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful places in Moscow with great architecture, paintings and museum notes

  • 5/5 Ася �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice staff and a museum in general, but not fascinating (Original) Хороший персонал и, в целом, музей, но не увлекает

  • 5/5 Алла �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The house that Shekhtel built. One of a kind! At that time, there were no such amenities in any other house, so it was Ryabushinsky's mansion that was provided to Gorky, who had serious health problems and huge achievements in the cause of the revolution. (Original) Дом, который построил Шехтель. Единственный в своём роде! Таких удобств в то время не было больше ни в одном другом доме, поэтому именно особняк Рябушинского предоставили Горькому, у которого были серьёзные проблемы со здоровью и огромные заслуги в деле революции.

  • 5/5 Алла �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mansion built in 1903 by the architect Fyodor Shekhtel for the millionaire S.P. Ryabushinsky. The building was built in the Art Nouveau style and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Moscow. The interior of the house has been well preserved, largely due to the fact that M. Gorky lived here after his return to Russia, and later a museum of Soviet classic was located in the house. (Original) Особняк, построенный в 1903 г. архитектором Фёдором Шехтелем для миллионера С.П. Рябушинского. Здание построено в стиле модерн и, несомненно, является одним из красивейших в Москве. Хорошо сохранился интерьер дома - во многом благодаря тому, что здесь жил М. Горький после своего возвращения в Россию, а впоследствии в доме расположился музей советского классика.

  • 5/5 Наталья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An incredible place! Just a Fairy Tale! (Original) Невероятное место! Просто Сказка!

  • 5/5 Eto Zhe I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful building (Original) Очень красивое здание

  • 4/5 Ann S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful interiors.Lestniua, this is really what you need to see at least once in your life But only half of the premises are open, so it is better to take a tour. Otherwise, the inspection will take half an hour. (Original) Очень красивые интерьеры.лестниуа, это действительно, то что нужно увидеть хоть раз в жизни. Но открыто только половина помещений, поэтому лучше взять экскурсию. Иначе осмотр займет полчаса.

  • 5/5 Дмитрий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is worth going - not to look at the house where Gorky lived, but as a monument of architecture and interior design, worth a visit. Although the ticket price of 350 rubles (10/28/2020) is too big, in my opinion. (Original) Стоит сходить - посмотреть не как на дом, где жил Горький, а как на памятник архитектуры и дизайна интерьеров, стоящего посещения. Хотя цена билета в 350р (28.10.2020) великовата, по-моему.

  • 5/5 Надежда �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For art lovers, for designers, for connoisseurs of beauty, a visit to the Ryabushinsky mansion is a must! (Original) Для любителей искусства,для дизайнеров,для ценителей красоты посещение особняка Рябушинского обязательно!

  • 4/5 Милена �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Shekhtel is beautiful. (Original) Шехтель прекрасен.

  • 4/5 Дарья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, not all halls are open. The excursion can only be signed up on weekdays. (Original) К сожалению не все залы открыты. На экскурсию можно записаться только в будни.

  • 5/5 Жанна �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent location, not many people. Guided tours are available. The architecture is amazing !!! I advise everyone to visit and love the modern style (Original) Отлично расположен, людей не много. Проводятся экскурсии. Архитектура поражает воображение!!! Всем советую к посещению и любви к стилю модерн

  • 5/5 Кирилл �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mansion inspires with its luxury and grace! This is one of the best monuments of Moscow Art Nouveau, built according to Shekhtel's project for Ryabushinsky in 1902. Later, an outstanding figure of culture and art, Maxim Gorky, lived here. Now the museum is located here. I recommend! (Original) Особняк вдохновляет своей роскошью и изяществом! Это один из лучших памятников московского модерна, построенный по проекту Шехтеля для Рябушинского в 1902г. Позже здесь жил выдающийся деятель культуры и искусства, Максим Горький. Ныне здесь расположен музей. Рекомендую!

  • 5/5 3oya I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must visit, the interiors are beautiful! (Original) Обязательно к посещению, интерьеры прекрасны!

  • 5/5 paña de E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting place with little attention. The condition of the apartment, unfortunately, is somewhat sad, it is clear that no money is allocated for maintenance. (Original) Очень интересное место, обделенное вниманием. Состояние квартиры, к сожалению, несколько печальное, видно, что на поддержание в порядке деньги не выделяются

  • 5/5 Maximian S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting .. The guide is a master of his craft, she told with enthusiasm, interesting, with a bunch of facts .. (Original) Очень интересно.. Экскурсовод - мастер своего дела, рассказывала с увлечением, интересно, с кучей фактов..

  • 4/5 ilya l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From the must-s series! Firstly, it is a textbook example of Russian Art Nouveau architecture by Fyodor Shekhtel; secondly, an excellent location for photographs ("# I_on the_stairs_in_Stepan_Ryabushinsky's_mansion"); thirdly, the museum-apartment of Maxim Gorky, where he spent the last 5 years, pay attention to the bed in the bedroom, the table in the study and the ceiling in the library. (Original) Из серии маст-си! Во-первых, это хрестоматийный пример архитектуры русского модерна Федора Шехтеля; во-вторых, прекрасная локация для фотографий ("#я_на_лестнице_в_особняке_Степана_Рябушинского"), в-третьих, музей-квартира Максима Горького, где он провел последние 5 лет, обратите внимание на кровать в спальне, стол в кабинете и плафон в библиотеке.

  • 4/5 Илья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The house, built by the architect Shekhtel, is entirely in the spirit of Art Nouveau. Under Gorky and later, the interiors were somewhat simplified and cluttered, but still beautiful. (Original) Дом, построенный архитектором Шехтелем, целиком выдержан в духе ар-нуво. При Горьком и позднее интерьеры несколько упростили и захламили, но всё равно красиво.

  • 3/5 Aleksandra M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting place, it is convenient that in each room there is a leaflet with a brief description of what which room is and how Gorky used it. The house itself is very interesting and you can't say that such a popular writer lived in such a bourgeois house) The cost of the entrance is 350 rubles in my opinion is too high (Original) Интересное место,удобно что в каждой комнате есть листок с кратким описанием что какая комната из себя представляет и как ее использовал Горький. Сам по себе дом очень интересный и не скажешь что такой народный писатель жил в таком буржуйском доме) Стоимость за вход 350 рублей по моему завышена

  • 5/5 Guilby Slash F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting little museum. The house has two floors, a very beautiful staircase, stained glass windows and a house church. The exposition is small, but interesting to visit. (Original) Интересный небольшой музей. Дом имеет два этажа, очень красивую лестницу, витражи и домашнюю церковь. Экспозиция небольшая, но посетить интересно.


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