Established 1912, 1981 (as museum) | Phone +7 863 461-43-33 | |
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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 Address ul. Frunze, 80, Taganrog, Rostovskaya oblast', Russia, 347900 Hours Open today · 10AM–6PMSaturday10AM–6PMSunday10AM–6PMMondayClosedTuesday10AM–6PMWednesday10AM–6PMThursday10AM–6PMFriday10AM–6PMSuggest an edit Similar Alferaki Palace, Museum AA Durov, Literary Museum of Anton Ch, Tchaikovsky House in Taganrog, Ranevskaya Monument | ||
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.