The mansion, which now occupy the exhibition halls of the State Literary Museum, was built in the early 20s of the XIX century. In 1890 he became the owner of the famous painter, collector and philanthropist, Ilya S. Ostroukhov. In the mansion housed the famous all over Moscow house museum in which paintings were presented to the Western and Russian artists, as well as the richest collection of icons.

    In 1918, with the change of political system, the museum was nationalized, but Ilya Semenovich not retired - he became a lifelong keeper of the mansion opened "Museum of iconography and painting them. IS Ostroukhova," which was a branch of the Tretyakov Gallery. This post Ostroukhov held until his death in 1929. With the departure of his "guardian angel" the museum was closed and transferred to a collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

    The museum has returned to the status of this building in 1979, when he was handed over to the State Literary Museum. The house Ostroukhova were conducted restoration work restored the layout and decor. In 1983 the museum opened for visitors. Today, the mansion does not live a less active life than when Ilya Semenovich Ostroukhova. Here are the historical and literary, commemorative monographic exhibition, exhibition of family and private collections and exhibitions of artists