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Bulgakov Museum (The Bad Apartment)

The Mikhail Bulgakov Museum is located in the famous "bad apartment" No. 50 at 10 Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, where the writer lived from 1921 to 1924. This is where the action of "The Master and Margarita" takes place, and where Woland arrives with his retinue.

History of the Building

The apartment building was constructed in 1903 by tobacco manufacturer Pigit. Bulgakov settled here in a communal flat, occupying one room with his wife. The harsh realities of communal living and colorful neighbors found their way into the writer's works, especially "The Master and Margarita."

The "Bad Apartmen...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours
Recommended1.5 hours
Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
400 RUB~400 $
Child
200 RUB~200 $

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

Price Range

Budget
Official Website

How to Get There

Metro: Mayakovskaya station (Zamoskvoretskaya line), exit to Bolshaya Sadovaya Street. Walk about 5 minutes to building 10 on Bolshaya Sadovaya. The museum is located in apartment 50 on the 4th floor (entrance through entrance 6). Buses: B, t10 to Bolshaya Sadovaya stop. By taxi you can arrive at the building entrance.

Best Photo Spot

Staircase with visitor inscriptions. Master's study. Black cat Behemoth at entrance.

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 2, 2026
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00 — 19:00
Wednesday12:00 — 19:00
Thursday12:00 — 21:00
Friday12:00 — 19:00
Saturday12:00 — 19:00
Sunday12:00 — 19:00
Note

Bulgakov Museum (The Bad Apartment) is the memorial apartment #50 at Bolshaya Sadovaya 10, where the writer lived and The Master and Margarita is set. Themed tours, theatrical evenings. Ticket office closes 1 hour before museum closing.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Bulgakov Museum (The Bad Apartment)

Ticket ₽350. Free every 3rd Sunday of month. Book night tours in advance. Entrance: 6th entrance, 4th floor.

Metro Mayakovskaya, 7 min walk. Address: Bolshaya Sadovaya 10. Near Patriarch Ponds.

Apartment #50 — setting of 'Master and Margarita', authentic 1920-30s interiors, Bulgakov's belongings, cat Behemoth.

Staircase with visitor inscriptions, Master's study, black cat Behemoth at entrance

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