Petersburg Avant-garde Museum

St Petersburg


Also known as the House of Matyushin, this small museum occupies a charming grey-painted wooden cottage dating from the mid-19th century that was once the home of avant-garde artist Mikhail Matyushin (1861–1934). The exhibition here relates to Matyushin’s work and that of his coterie. Entrance is free on Fridays.


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