Museum complex "Towel factory"
249850, Kaluga region, Dzerzhinsky r-on, pos. Clothworks, street. Labor
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The museum-reserve "Towel Factory" was opened on June 4, 1999. “Towel Factory” is a unique manor and factory architectural complex that arose in the XVIII century, a monument of history and culture of Russia of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Here are preserved two estates - Goncharov and Shchepochkin.
By decree of Peter I, a linen and paper factories were built here; in 1755, Catherine II visited the Goncharov estate; in October 1812, the headquarters of the Russian army was located and M.I. Kutuzov lived; in 1830 and 1834, A.S. Pushkin visited; at the end of XIX, one of the first national theaters appeared, named after A.S. Pushkin.
The museum, opened in the restored manor palace, tells about the history of the Goncharov family, their estate and factories, about the stay of A.S. Pushkin here. In September 2019, a Virtual Concert Hall was opened in the museum.
A feature of the museum-reserve "Towel Plant" is theatrical excursions for adults and children in several scenarios. Activities for children are held regularly.