Ažeška House-museum
About This Museum
What makes the Ažeška House-museum so compelling isn't just its purpose, but its poignant existence as a replica—a faithful reconstruction of the very home where the celebrated writer Eliza Ozheshko lived out her final sixteen years. Stepping inside feels less like entering a sterile institution and more like being granted a quiet audience with the past. The space is intimate and personal, meticulously curated to reflect the atmosphere of her daily life rather than simply cataloging it. You don't just learn about her work here; you get a palpable sense of the environment that shaped her later years.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is, unsurprisingly, Ozheshko's own world: her personal library, original furniture, and perhaps most movingly, her writing desk. Beyond these tangible artifacts, you'll find first editions of her novels and a wealth of photographs and letters that sketch a vivid portrait of her intellectual and social circles.
Visitor Information
It's a compact museum, so you can have a rich, contemplative experience without needing to block out an entire day. Just head to Ulitsa Elizy Ozheshko 17 in Hrodna—it's fitting that the museum resides on a street that now bears her name.
Architecture & Building
The building presents as a charming, historically-inspired wooden house, designed to replicate the authentic Belarusian urban dwelling from her era, complete with traditional decorative elements.
Contact & Location
Address: Дом-музей Элізы Ажэшка, вуліца Элізы Ажэшкі, Старый Новый свет, Ленінскі раён, Гродна, Гродзенская вобласць, 230023, Беларусь
Phone: +375 152 74-30-67
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