Gorky Museum
About This Museum
Did you know Gorky's real name was Alexei Peshkov? He chose his pen name, meaning 'bitter,' right here in Nizhny Novgorod. Stepping into his former home feels like walking into a preserved moment of Russian literary history. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and books, and you can almost hear the scratch of his pen from the study where he wrote 'The Lower Depths'. It’s an intimate, almost haunting glimpse into the life of a man who was both celebrated and tormented.
Collection Highlights
You'll find his personal writing desk exactly as he left it, along with first editions of his most famous works and poignant family photographs that tell their own story. One of the most moving exhibits is a collection of letters that reveal his complex relationship with the Revolution.
Visitor Information
Tucked away at Minina Street 26, it's a quiet spot even on a busy day. It's closed on Mondays, so plan your visit for any other day to wander through the rooms where this literary giant once lived and worked.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a beautiful, understated merchant's house from the late 19th century. It’s not a grand palace, but a solid, handsome building of pale stone and wood that feels perfectly suited to its famous resident.
Contact & Location
Address: Мемориальный музей-квартира А. М. Горького, Малая Никитская улица, 47, Пресненский район, Москва, Центральный федеральный округ, 121069, Россия
Phone: +7 831 436-65-83
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