Nobles' Assembly

About museum

The Nobles' Assembly is a building in the Russian provinces from the mid-19th century, originally built in the 1780s as the private house of M. P. Durygin. In the early 19th century a decision was made to rebuild the structure, and in 1837–1838 a major renovation was carried out to a design by the architect Maximilianovich Prave. During the renovation a southern wing with an assembly hall was added, openings were widened, grand entrances were arranged, the facade decoration was updated, and the interiors were remodeled. At that time the building also acquired an ornate cast-iron staircase. Today the Nobles' Assembly is one of five buildings of the Kostroma Museum-Reserve, housing exhibitions on the history of Kostroma and the Kostroma nobility in the 19th century. Interactive activities for children and adults, as well as art and theater studios, are held daily. The permanent exhibition is devoted to Kostroma and the Kostroma Governorate at the beginning of the 20th century, including the visit of Emperor Nicholas II to Kostroma in 1913. We invite you to visit the Nobles' Assembly and discover interesting stories about Kostroma's past.