Exhibitions of the Grand Palace and the Bread House

About exhibition

The Grand Palace is the main building of Catherine II’s suburban pleasure residence, designed by architect Matvey Kazakov. The palace is executed in a pseudo‑Gothic (Gothic Revival) style and is a striking example of 18th‑century architecture. The building now houses permanent exhibitions that tell the story of the creation of the Tsaritsyno palace-and-park ensemble, the era of Catherine II, and the political and cultural life of the country in the 18th century. In addition, the museum presents a collection of Soviet‑era decorative and applied arts. More than 12 temporary exhibitions and displays are held here annually. The Bread House is the largest structure in the ensemble and was built as the palace kitchen. Architect Vasily Bazhenov conceived disguising the service block as a medieval castle. The Bread House hosts exhibitions and concerts.