Museum of Private Collections

In addition to the extensive and priceless collections of the Pushkin Museum, art lovers can also peruse the adjacent Museum of Private Collections. Started on the initiative of the art collector Ilya Zilbershtein, this rather eclectic museum displays private collections, which were acquired during Soviet times. The permanent exhibition on the ground floor includes some personal affects and various drawings belonging to the artists Salvadore Dali and Henri Matisse.

The 3rd floor is distinctly Russian in character and features works by the celebrated 19th century artist Ilya Repin, turn-of the century ballet set designs by Alexander Benois and Boris Kustodiev and numerous Russian icons from the 16th and 17th centuries. The museum's 4th floor offers an impressive array of Russian 20th century art, including canvasses and sketches by Robert Falk and numerous paintings and pieces of furniture by the constructivist artist Alexander Rodchenko. The museum hosts regular temporary exhibitions.