Museum of History of Moscow
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Moscow
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is one of the oldest museums of the city. Its collection was established on the initiative of Russia
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n scientific community in 1896. The Moscow City Duma gave it a large collection of exhibits.
In the 20th century museum several times changed his name and location.
In 1921 the museum was called Moscow Municipal Museum and was located in Sukharev Tower
Sukharev Tower
The Sukharev Tower was one of the best known landmarks and symbols of Moscow until its destruction by the Soviet authorities in 1934. The tower was built in the Moscow baroque style at the intersection of the Garden Ring with the Sretenka street in 1692-1695.Tsar Peter the Great ordered the...
. In 1940 was renamed into the Museum of History and Reconstruction of Moscow. In 1987 the museum got its present name.
The museum acquired more than one million articles depicting life in the city throughout its history, from Moscow's ancient beginnings to the present day. This collection contains the archaeological finds, ancient tools, jewelry, bronze and stone items from most ancient period of Moscow history. There is a collection of maps and drafts which show how the city grew from year to year. Great number of photos recreate the important occasions, celebrations, and events of Moscow since middle of the 19th century to the present day.
The museum holds original costumes, accessories, furniture and other everyday objects produced by talented Russian and European masters.
The Museum's exhibition was housed in one of the Krestovsky Towers.