V.M. Vasnetsov House-Museum

About museum

Not far from the Moscow Kremlin, in a quiet shady lane, stands the house of the outstanding Russian painter V. M. Vasnetsov, built in 1894 to a design by the artist himself in the neo-Russian style. Vasnetsov lived here for the last 32 years of his life (1894–1926). On August 25, 1953, a museum was opened in the house, and 3rd Troitsky Lane was renamed Vasnetsov Lane. The idea to create a house-museum arose among the artist's relatives after his death, and they obtained the Tretyakov Gallery's consent to collaborate on organizing a posthumous exhibition of V. M. Vasnetsov's works. Alexey Viktorovich Vasnetsov, the artist's son, was appointed as the authorized representative to manage the affairs. He was assisted by his sister Tatyana Viktorovna, his wife Zinaida Konstantinovna, and other participants. Repairs were carried out, a catalogue was published, and posters were printed and put up. The exhibition opened on March 13, 1927, and about 600 people visited on the first day. The exhibition remained on display until 1933 and presented 212 works to the public, of which about 120 paintings were sold.