Taganrog City Architectural Development Museum

Taganrog City Architectural Development Museum
Таганрогский музей градостроительства и быта

Taganrog City Architectural Development Museum
Established 1912, 1981 (as museum)
Location Ulitsa Frunze 80, Taganrog
Type Museum of local history
Director Mrs. Yelena Viktorovna Mikhalova
Public transit access "The Palace of Culture of Combine-Builders" tram and bus stop

The Taganrog City Architectural Development Museum is housed in mansion designed by the architect Fyodor Schechtel in 1912 which belonged to merchant Sharonov. The majolica panel decorating the frieze of the building was produced by Abramtsevo workshop based on the sketches of renowned artists as Nicholas Roerich, Mikhail Vrubel and Viktor Vasnetsov.

Museum collection

The museum has a seven-hall exposition that chronologically shows the architectural history of Taganrog and the life of its inhabitants from the city's foundation until nowadays. In addition to old postcards, photographs and maps, it showcases unique samples of furniture and arts and crafts.

The exhibition halls present collections from the Taganrog Museum Reserve, famous peoples' wax figures, private art collections, photo exhibitions, artworks of local painters etc.

Gallery

References

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