We invite you to visit
Museum of russian gusli
and chinese guqin
In accordance with the decree of the Mayor of Moscow and to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, we have decided to temporary close to the Museum of Russian gusli and Chinese guqin for a visit.
Events
The Museum of Russian Gusli and Chinese Guqin is looking forward to opening in early April, 2021
Due to the outbreak of the epidemic in Moscow and because the World Calligraphy Museum is located at the exhibition center used for medical purposes (to hospitalize patients with COVID-19 coronavirus infection), the management decided to close the museum until March 31, 2021.
The management of the Sokolniki Museum and Educational Center understands the decision of the Moscow Government to convert the pavilions and offices of Sokolniki Center into a hospital for coronavirus patients and looks forward to the day when the epidemiological situation is stable enough for the pavilions to no longer be needed as the hospital bed reserve. That means that on April 1, 2021, Sokolniki will once again open jobs, bring back its unique creative team, and return to its museum and educational activities and exhibitions. We look forward to once again welcome our visitors and show them the beauty of world calligraphy — a rare art of significant importance. Most importantly, we believe in ourselves, in our abilities, and in our project.
Collection
We are excited to present the museum of akin musical instruments: the Russian gusli and the Chinese guqin.
From the very outset, the collection was designed to be unique in terms of concept and content – a museum of plucked musical instruments that would introduce the cultural roots of our countries. We would like this traditional museum to aim at contemporary visitors meeting their expectations and demands, and in this regard our goal is to do everything we can to translate the understanding of the great value carried by the Russian and the Chinese cultural heritage, to local and international guests.
Education
The associated school offers gusli workshops. You can practice traditional playing methods based on the North-Western (Novgorod and Pskov regions), Ural and Siberian traditions, spiritual verses and tales, backing of dancers and singers, gusli chimes, and improvisation in various styles and genres, or visit the carpenter shop and make a musical instrument with your own hands.
The museum’s collection includes the following sections:
a collection of traditional Russian gusli (wing and lyre shaped, bell harps, and more), and Chinese guqins brought from their country of birth;
a carpenter shop offering gusli making workshops;
a workshop and musical training venue.
Library
The museum also hosts an extensive library specializing in the history of gusli, methodological training materials, and sheet music. Website visitors can also benefit from online resources, such as the e-archive and a collection of videos. Carefully selected materials will help you know more about this fascinating instrument.
Museum owners
Alexey Shaburov
Director of the Association of Private Museums of Russia, Co-owner of the Museum of Russian Gusli and Chinese Guqin
Dmitry Paramonov
Musician and culture researcher, head of the Gusli Art Workshop, gusli crafter, founder of the gusli playing school
Xie Jiandong
Guqin (ancient Chinese harp) crafter, founder of the Chinese Guqin association, custodian of guqin making traditions and skills, global intangible cultural heritage
Contacts
The Museum is located in Sokolniki Park, exhibit hall 2.
In accordance with the decree of the Mayor of Moscow and to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, we have decided to temporary close to the Museum of Russian gusli and Chinese guqin for a visit.
We apologize for the close of exhibition and hope for your understanding.
The museum is a member of the Association of Private Museums of Russia
Contact details:
Phone: +7 915 045-27-48, +7 916 345-09-78
E-mail: info@guslimuseum.ru
Opening hours: 12.00 to 19.00 (except monday).
Ticket price
A ticket to the Museum of Russian Gusli and Chinese Guqin - 200 rubles.
Combined ticket (Museum of Russian Gusli and Chinese Guqin + World Calligraphy Museum) - 370 rubles.
The cost of a sightseeing tour for children (group up to 15 people) is 4500 rubles.
For each additional person over 15 people - 300 rubles.
People accompanying the group:
1 person is free of charge,
For the second and each subsequent adult - 350 rubles.
The cost of a sightseeing tour for adults (group up to 15 people or individual visitors) is 5000 rubles.
For each additional person over 15 people - 350 rubles.
Master class (minimum cost for a master class order, regardless of the number of participants) - 8000 rubles.
People accompanying the group:
1 person is free of charge,
For the second and each subsequent adult - 250 rubles.
Tickets are purchased at the box office of the World Calligraphy Museum at the address: 5th Luchevoy Prosek 7, building 6, Pavilion 7.
Directions:
Walking
Located in Sokolniki Park, the Museum of Russian gusli and Chinese guqin will take you 15 minutes to walk from Sokolniki metro station, enjoying fascinating views of the park as you go.
Driving
Visitors, exhibitors, and organizers of exhibitions or any other events can access the Exhibition Centre via the 3rd Luchevoy Prosek. The access is regulated by the order of Sokolniki Park and the same of the Exhibition Centre.
