The 'Simbirsk Typography' Museum is located in a house that belonged to titular advisor Vasily Vasilyevich Chernikov. He was an official, musician, journalist, and publisher, as well as the owner of the first private printing house in the Simbirsk province.

The museum's exhibition is dedicated to the history of the printing industry in the Simbirsk province from the late 18th to the early 20th century. Here, you can learn about state and private printing houses in Simbirsk, as well as the musical life of the city in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Visitors to the museum can explore the history of printing technology, see unique editions, learn about the history of musical instruments and musical societies. Information about the lives and activities of famous musicians and music lovers in Simbirsk is also presented. Guests can make a print on a working proofing press and listen to works performed by renowned Simbirsk musicians. The museum aims to showcase the history of cultural and social development in Simbirsk.

Before entering the museum, you will be greeted by a boy offering to buy a fresh copy of the newspaper.