St.petersburg

Nabokov Museum

  Bol. Morskaya ul. 47 ,   City Centre-1          (+7) 812 315 47 13     more than a year ago
The Nabokov museum is housed in a sumptuous neo-Renaissance building that the family lived in until the Revolution in 1917 – take a bit of time to gaze at the rich woodwork of the interiors. Then go in and see the house that Vladimir Nabokov describes so lovingly in The Other Shores and Speak Memory. The rooms have not been restored with furniture, but the exhibits here fill the space with stories instead. A major highlight is Nabokov’s extensive butterfly collection, which features not only beautiful, colourful specimens but also explanations of their significance, and instances of specific species mentioned in his writings. Nabokov was a prolific English author and translator, and the museum, too, is bilingual-friendly, with accessible English materials.

Metro

Admiralteiskaya

Open

Open 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun and Mon.

Price/Additional Info

Admission free.

Comments

Connect via social media
google sign in button
Leave a comment using your email This e-mail address is not valid
Please enter your name*

Please share your location

Enter your message*
Put our app in your pocket
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here. AGREE
Top