The Sergey Timofeevich Konenkov Sculpture Museum is part of the Smolensk State Museum-Reserve. It is dedicated to the outstanding artist and original thinker, known both in Russia and abroad. The museum opened in Smolensk on April 30, 1973, at the initiative of the sculptor himself. The choice of city was not accidental, as it was here, in the village of Karakovichi in Smolensk region, that the future great master was born. Konenkov had a deep affection for his works and wanted a large collection of his art to be gathered in his homeland.

From his Moscow workshop, 41 works were transferred, forming the basis for the future exhibition. "I gift my art to my dear compatriots," wrote Sergey Timofeevich about this. Later, the collection was supplemented with works from the Ministry of Culture of the RSFSR and USSR, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Volgograd Art Museum, as well as from museums in Tyumen, Samara, Tver, Krasnodar, and private collections. Today, the museum houses over 90 unique works, among which fairy-tale sculptures are particularly popular. The theme of fairy tales and national identity was one of Konenkov's favorites. Nature and legends inspired him to create works such as "The Owl-Witch," "The Bird Sirin," "Pan Playing the Pipe," and "Naiad," made from wood, a material he knew and felt like no other. Furniture created from stumps, roots, and branches of trees is also close to the fairy-tale sculptures. Each work by Konenkov is a part of his life and his vision of the beauty of the world and people. Many pieces arose as reflections on the nature of creativity and the meaning of art. These include portraits of Russian literary geniuses: L.N. Tolstoy, V.V. Mayakovsky, A.M. Gorky, T.G. Shevchenko. The compositions dedicated to A.S. Pushkin and F.M. Dostoevsky are imbued with special spirituality and tragedy. The museum also features portraits of outstanding composers and performers, such as M.P. Musorgsky, D.D. Shostakovich, A.B. Goldenweiser, and N.V. Plevitskaya. One of the central themes of Konenkov's work, Christianity, is represented in the pieces "Son of Man" and "The Prophet." The master demonstrates amazing freedom in handling materials and admiration for human labor in the sculptures "Portrait of I.V. Zuev," "Uncle Grigory," and "Textile Worker." The most touching portraits are dedicated to children. The sculptures "Marfinka," "Ninochka," and "Lenya" embody immediate joy and warmth. Each work in the museum carries its unique charge and creates an unparalleled "Konenkov" melody.