Casa-Muzeu „Alexei Șciusev"
The birthplace of architect Aleksei Shchusev, turned into an intimate museum
Original sketches for the postwar reconstruction of Chișinău
Worth it for architecture enthusiasts: the birthplace house of Alexei Shchusev, the architect who designed Lenin's Mausoleum, with his portfolio and models — a niche cultural spot in the centre.
The Alexei Shchusev House-Museum sits on the street that bears his name and preserves five small rooms with original sketches, manuscripts, and personal items of the Bessarabian architect born here in 1873. You'll discover his plan for the postwar reconstruction of Chișinău — visionary, never built — alongside famous projects like the Lenin Mausoleum and Moscow's Marfo-Mariinsky Convent. The guide tells the story with passion, and the museum stays intimate and quiet, perfect for an hour downtown. Closed Saturdays and Mondays.
- Excellent guide
- Original objects
- A visionary plan for Chișinău
- Small, warm house
- The porch of the period house
- The sketches of Greater Chișinău imagined by Șciusev
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“For those interested in architecture, I highly recommend to visit this museum. In the small, 5 room family home, you'll find original artifacts from his kin, alongside Sciusev’s own sketches and manuscripts, offering a glimpse into the mind of this visionary creator. Alexei Sciusev museum sits on the street that bears his name, in the very house where the architect was born an…”
“Small and cozy museum. I was there in 2023 and we had a tour around the house. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting. I do recommend this place to visit while you are in Chishinau.”
“The birthplace of the distinguished architect Alexei Shchusev (1873-1949). The highlight of the exhibition is undoubtedly the architect's large-scale plan for the post-war reconstruction of Chisinau, which, unfortunately, was never realized. However, the scale of Shchusev's bold vision remains astounding. You can examine his sketches in exquisite detail.”
- Limited hours (closed Saturdays and Mondays)
- Few temporary exhibitions