Y. V. Bruce Estate Museum

About museum

The unique architectural ensemble of Glinok was created in 1727–1735, when Bruce, upon retiring, purchased land in a picturesque spot at the confluence of the Klyazma and Vorya rivers.

At present, two complexes of stone buildings have been preserved: the formal (front) complex and several service-yard buildings. The service complex, extensively rebuilt at the end of the 18th century, included stone greenhouses and stables and was organically integrated into the manor ensemble. In the formal courtyard, the palace-type main house buildings where Bruce's observatory was located have been preserved, along with two wings and a guardhouse. Another wing of the same architectural style as the formal complex is located outside the main courtyard. The manor park still makes a pleasant impression.

Today the Y. V. Bruce Estate Museum is open to all visitors — it houses the largest collection of clocks, a retrospective of modes of transportation, and many other exhibits.