Tolstoy State Museum, Moscow

A museum dedicated to the life and works of the prolific and legendary Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, this exhibition hall contains over 6,000 artifacts that belonged to the author and his family. From the dining room that displays the family’s china, the numerous sculptures and paintings, photos, and children’s toys and etchings that abound, great care has been taken to maintain the countryside home as it was when the writer and his family lived there from 1882 to 1901.

The Tolstoy museum is one of the oldest literary museums in Russia and offers an exceptional and interesting glimpse into the life and works of the famous author. Visitors will enjoy viewing the souvenir shop that held the author of War and Peace’s printing press, the garden, and stable yard. Fans of Tolstoy will enjoy viewing the study where The Death of Ivan Ilyich was written.

In addition, concerts, exhibitions, and other events frequently occur at the museum. The museum is located in Moscow, near the Park Kultury metro station. An average of 56,800 visitors enjoys the Tolstoy collection each year.