In the mid-19th century, Irkutsk was a small town, and the estate was located outside its boundaries.

In 1881, part of the land for the construction of the Sukachev estate was purchased from the Kukuev family. Construction lasted two years, and the first buildings were completed in 1883. A total of 17 structures were erected. After the revolution, the estate was nationalized. In the 1920s and 1930s, a commune school called 'New Life' operated here, and from the 1950s, a kindergarten was located on the premises.

In 1987, the estate complex with its historic park became part of the Irkutsk Art Museum, named after its founder Vladimir Platonovich Sukachev. The museum received the main house, wings, a carriage house, and a girls' school, but the small architectural forms of the park and the barns were not preserved. Restoration was slow due to a lack of funding. In 1995, by decree of Russian President Boris Yeltsin, the estate was granted the status of a federal significance site. Restoration resumed, and in 2000, the first object was repaired.

The historical integrity of the estate, its landscape foundation, partially the park area, and buildings with intricate carvings have been preserved. The estate is a genuine testament to the achievements of Siberian architecture and architectural art of the 19th century. It reflects the values and aesthetic needs of past generations. The Sukachev estate was a cultural and spiritual center of Irkutsk, a place of attraction for the intelligentsia and creative individuals, a center for forming a unique Siberian art gallery and conducting charitable events.

Today, the memorial estate is a national treasure and a special value of Irkutsk. Museum staff strive to preserve and recreate the atmosphere of the 19th century, paying attention to the connection between generations as an important condition for cultural development. The museum employs modern technologies and multimedia equipment, offering interactive themed tours.