Museum of Bookplates and Miniature Books?Why this museumThe only collection of bookplates in Russia — a field between graphic art and bibliophilia shown systematically nowhere else. The circle of admirers is narrow, the subject genuine.
Unusual · с 1991 года
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adultsWith childrenThe bookplate is a subject for adult collectors.wheelchairStep-free accessThe museum — not checked. Second floor of an old building; access not checked.
Getting there — partly. Kuznetsky Most has no lift. Moscow metro stations almost never have lifts to the platform, except on the Big Circle line and the MCC. A wheelchair user is better served by the surface buses, which are low-floor across the centre.45 minutes
Reference
The only museum of bookplates in Russia. Opened by the International Union of Booklovers in 1991; the miniature-book museum followed in 2003.
Good to know. Booklovers’ clubs meet here, and a workshop makes bookplates to order.
What to see
Bookplates by Russian and foreign artists, miniature editions and micro-books, writing on a grain of rice and miniatures on ivory.
Minimum route — 45 minutes на самое важное
One hall of bookplates, miniature editions and micro-books.
