The Museum-Estate of P. I. Tchaikovsky, the house-museum of the great Russian composer, is located in the city of Votkinsk, Udmurtia. Here, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky spent his childhood. After his departure, the house had no permanent owner for a long time and fell into disrepair. After restoration, a museum in memory of the composer was opened in the building, which later became part of a museum complex with historically significant structures.

Tchaikovsky was born in Votkinsk in 1840. His father, Ilya Petrovich Tchaikovsky, became the head of the Kama-Votkinsk factory in 1837. Together with his wife Alexandra, they moved to the settlement, where they received house No. 1 on Gospodskaia Street, inhabited by factory workers. The mansion, built in 1806, previously belonged to Andrei Deryabin, the head of the Kama factories. The house fell into disrepair, and Tchaikovsky Sr. took on its renovation.

The Tchaikovsky family lived in Votkinsk for almost 11 years, during which time they had four children. Ilya Petrovich's daughter from his first marriage also lived with them. Pyotr received his basic education at home, his first teacher being the governess Fanny Dyurbakh. By the age of 6, he spoke French and German. Here, he also began to study music under the guidance of Maria Markovna Palchikova.

The Tchaikovskys left Votkinsk in 1848, and the house frequently changed owners until 1917. Then it housed a White Guard headquarters, later the building was used as a technical school, a school, and a cafeteria. By 1940, the house was in poor condition, and it was remembered that Tchaikovsky had lived here. It was decided to reconstruct the estate and open a museum. For this, Nikolai Konstantinovich Rukavishnikov was invited from the Tchaikovsky Museum-Reserve in Klin.

The museum was opened for the 100th anniversary of the composer. Initially, it looked simple: a piano and a table were brought from Klin, and portraits of Tchaikovsky were displayed. In the year of its opening, a music school began operating, but soon the museum was closed due to the war, the exhibits were moved to one wing, and the rest of the space was given to a hospital and a school.

After the war, the museum resumed operations, and the exhibition was expanded. In the 1980s, musical evenings and meetings with the intelligentsia began to be held here. By 1990, a reconstruction was carried out, returning the building to its appearance during the Tchaikovsky era. A park with gazebos and a garden, where the composer's family loved to spend time, was also recreated. A monument to Tchaikovsky was installed in front of the estate.

The museum in Votkinsk became a complex. The main house was joined by neighboring houses No. 2 and 3. The mansion features the exhibition 'The World of Tchaikovsky's Childhood', while the neighboring buildings house the museum's funds and a music salon. One of the buildings became an exhibition hall with the exhibitions 'Tchaikovsky the Composer' and 'Tchaikovsky and Modern Musical Theater'. The atmosphere of the 1840s has been recreated in all the buildings.

For the 175th anniversary of the composer, a new reconstruction project was implemented. The museum became more comfortable, with an interactive zone for classical music lovers, a play area for children, and facilities for people with disabilities.

The house-museum can be visited independently or with a guided tour, and audio guides are available for individual exploration. Tours are conducted in various formats: overview, theatrical, thematic, and quest. Museum staff help guests immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Tchaikovsky's childhood, sharing stories about his family and upbringing.

Cultural and educational events dedicated to classical music and literature are regularly held at the estate.