The Volkov House Museum is an old wooden merchant's house that was built over many years: from 1826 to 1905 in the centre of Lappeenranta, next to the town hall.
The building was originally owned by the wealthy merchant Klaudelin, then in 1872 the ownership of the house passed to a Russian merchant, former serf - Ivan Volkov, who became the founder of four generations of the trading dynasty. His descendants donated the famous house to the city in 1983, and in 1993 it was opened as a museum telling the story of the merchant life of those times and preserving the orthodox traditions.
The interior of the house-museum contains unique household and antique objects and jewellery. A tour of the building begins with a visit to the women's bedroom and the dressing room, and then, after passing through the living room, study and dining room, you into another bedroom next to the children's room and into the kitchen.
On the museum grounds is a small bakery where traditional recipes are still baked according to the classic recipes for baking traditional Russian bread. In the restaurant "Volkoff", opened in 1998, first-class chefs will prepare you a delicious lunch.
In the small shop located in the museum house you can buy various souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family, especially on Easter and Christmas Eve. On these days, the museum grounds are transformed into a place for festivals.
The House Museum is open daily, but only during the summer period.
