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Museums #3 in Klin, Klinsky District, Moscow Oblast

State Memorial Musical Museum of P.I. Tchaikovsky

4.7 · 1,119 reviews
A quiet, reflective space preserved in a late 19th-century domestic style.
State Memorial Musical Museum of P.I. Tchaikovsky, Ulitsa Chaykovskogo, 48, Klin, Moscow Oblast, Russia, 141600
Interesting facts
1

The museum houses the composer's extensive personal library, which includes over 2,000 volumes.

2

Tchaikovsky's last residence in Klin was a rented two-story house he initially occupied in 1892.

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The Blüthner grand piano in the living room is periodically played by world-class musicians during special memorial events.

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The site includes a 'Grotto' in the garden where the composer often walked and worked on his manuscripts.

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Modest Tchaikovsky, the composer's brother, served as the museum's first curator and dedicated his life to preserving its integrity.

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The museum collection contains over 200,000 artifacts, including personal correspondence and original musical scores.

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The house was preserved as a memorial site by the composer's nephew, Vladimir Davydov, shortly after Tchaikovsky's passing.

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The property includes a park planted with linden trees, much of which Tchaikovsky helped landscape himself.

Overview

The State Memorial Musical Museum of P.I. Tchaikovsky is the oldest memorial music museum in Russia, established in 1894 by the composer’s brother, Modest Tchaikovsky. It occupies the final residence of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, where he spent his last months and composed his Sixth Symphony. The house retains the original 19th-century interior layout, personal belongings, and the composer’s library exactly as he left them upon his death. The estate features a park and a concert hall that hosts annual festivals and international competitions. It remains a primary research center for Tchaikovsky scholars globally. Visitors can view the composer's Blüthner grand piano, which is still maintained in working condition. The museum grounds include outbuildings that display rotating exhibits on the composer's creative legacy and international influence. It is located approximately 85 kilometers northwest of Moscow in the town of Klin.

Photo spot

The interior of the main living room featuring the historic grand piano and the desk where the composer worked.

Insider tips

Book a guided tour in advance to gain access to specific rooms that may have restricted unguided entry.

Spend time exploring the surrounding memorial park, which is maintained to reflect the landscape of the 1890s.

Check the concert calendar before visiting to see if a performance coincides with your trip.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to touch the artifacts or the historic piano, as these are highly sensitive to environmental damage.

Good to know

Closed on Wednesdays and the last Thursday of each month.

Etiquette

Visitors are typically required to wear shoe covers provided at the entrance to protect the original flooring.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
2-3 hours
Best time to visit
Late spring or early autumn for comfortable weather to enjoy the memorial garden.
Address
State Memorial Musical Museum of P.I. Tchaikovsky, Ulitsa Chaykovskogo, 48, Klin, Moscow Oblast, Russia, 141600
56.329, 36.748
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Details
Key exhibitsTchaikovsky's Blüthner grand piano and original musical manuscripts of his final works.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 2-3 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Late spring or early autumn for comfortable weather to enjoy the memorial garden..

The interior of the main living room featuring the historic grand piano and the desk where the composer worked.

Close by you'll find Sestroretskiy Park, Muzey Yolochnykh Igrushek, Demianovo Manor.

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