The buildings of the Mint stretch from the Resurrection Gate to the Zaikonospassky Monastery. Being on Nikolskaya Street, it is difficult to appreciate their true size, as they are hidden behind the facades of neighboring structures. Behind these facades are three large courtyards, separated by ancient chambers with an arch for passage.

The oldest building in the complex, designed in the Baroque style, is the brick chambers from 1697, located deep within, perpendicular to Nikolskaya Street. Their side facade faces the street, where a fragment of tiled decor can be seen behind the Kazan Cathedral. Precious metals were stored in the basement, the first floor housed a forge, a smelting room, and other production facilities, while the upper floor contained the assay office, treasury, and storage. The facades of the upper floor are adorned with carved white stone frames, half-columns, and polychrome tiles. The Mint operated until 1797, minting gold, silver, and copper coins.

A reliable system for storing valuables later allowed the Mint to be used as the Moscow provincial prison. In the 1730s, architect P. Heyden added additional buildings along the outer perimeter, designed in the Baroque style, which housed the Moscow provincial government.

Under Catherine II, M. Kazakov reconstructed one of the rooms into a ceremonial hall for official meetings. At this time, the prison, which originally existed at the Mint, became widely known. Among the prisoners of that time were E. Pugachev and A. Radishchev. A memorial plaque dedicated to the latter is located on the wall facing Historical Passage.

In 1806, a tower was built above the rooms where the six-glass Duma met, serving as a fire watchtower, but it was dismantled in the 1930s. In the late 19th century, a building for the Moscow City Duma was added next to the Mint, blocking its view from Theater Square.

In 1900, the buildings facing Nikolskaya Street were reconstructed. Architect L. Kekushev created new facades for the Nikolsky trading rows along the street, and part of the old structures was converted into commercial premises.

Today, access inside is granted by passes, and the former Mint houses the service premises of the State Historical Museum. One of the inner courtyards was covered in 2012 and is used as the Museum of the 1812 War, with further reconstruction planned.