Pushkin House Museum

Address: Pushkin House (Institute of Russian Literature), St. Petersburg, Russia

Website: https://pushkinhouse.ru

Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Sun-Mon

Pushkin House is the common name for the Institute of Russian Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Saint Petersburg. Founded in 1905, it is a principal research centre and archive for Russian literature, named after Alexander Pushkin.

The institute maintains large manuscript and archival collections, a research library and museum rooms with exhibits on Pushkin and other major Russian authors. Museum displays are open to the public on a schedule, while the archival and research collections serve scholars and require formal access arrangements.

Established in the early 20th century to collect, preserve and study Russian literary monuments, Pushkin House has expanded its collections and research remit through the Soviet period into the present day as part of the national academy network.

The institute is located in central Saint Petersburg, within the city’s historic core and close to other cultural institutions and libraries.

• Founding date: Founded in 1905, it is officially the Institute of Russian Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences and is commonly called Pushkin House.
• Access: Holds major manuscript collections and a research library; access to archival material typically requires appointment for researchers.

What to See#

• Manuscript archive: Contains the institute’s research archives and special collections of manuscripts, letters and rare books that document Russian literature from the 18th century onward.
• Museum rooms: Houses museum rooms and small exhibits dedicated to Alexander Pushkin and other major Russian writers, open to the public on a set schedule.

Located in central St. Petersburg near the university district - accessible by metro (nearest stations depend on the exact building address) and by tram. Walkable from the Nevsky Prospekt area in 20-30 minutes.

• Check exhibition schedules - academic seminars and public readings are frequent, especially in the autumn cultural season.
• The building houses research and archives - contact ahead if seeking access to specific manuscripts or collections.
• Allow time to wander the surrounding university and historical district for context on Russia's literary institutions.