For more than three centuries, the building of the Troekurov Chambers in the center of Moscow has undergone numerous changes: from a luxurious princely palace to a merchant hotel and housing for Soviet citizens, as well as a museum. It has also experienced periods of neglect. A recent restoration has returned it to its historical appearance.

The history of the building dates back to the 16th century, when an older structure stood on its site, marked on the map of Moscow from 1626. Researchers believe that the three vaulted halls on the first floor in the southern part of the building could belong to the old house, although it is difficult to establish their appearance. Before the construction of the new palace, the old chambers likely belonged to the Troekurov princes, who completely rebuilt the building in the mid-17th century. The new three-story palace became one of the largest in Moscow, with stone first two floors and a wooden third. In 1680, a fire destroyed the upper wooden floor, but in 1691 it was replaced with a stone one, adding a parapet and an open terrace on the roof.

Many legends are associated with the reconstruction of the chambers. One of them, described by V.A. Gilyarovsky, tells of the rivalry between Vasily Golitsyn and Ivan Troekurov. Golitsyn built his chambers in 1686, and Troekurov, not wanting to yield, began construction nearby, using materials from the Sukharev Tower. In 1691, his chambers were completed.

After the death of the last Troekurov, the building passed to other owners and gradually fell into disrepair. In the late 18th century, it suffered from a fire, and after 1812, it completely lost its grand appearance. In 1817, the building became the London Hotel, but over time it turned into a slum. During the Soviet era, the Golitsyn chambers and the Church of Paraskeva Friday were demolished, and a building for the Council of Labor and Defense was constructed in their place. The Troekurov Chambers were preserved and used as a residential building.

In the 1950s, restoration began under the guidance of architect Galina Alferova, who restored the brick decor. From 1964 to 1980, the building housed the State Museum of Musical Culture named after M.I. Glinka. In 1994, the building of the Council of Labor and Defense was occupied by the State Duma, and access to the chambers became restricted.

Until 2017, the building was under the management of the President of the Russian Federation, but its purpose remained unclear. In June 2017, the powers for its protection were transferred to the Department of Cultural Heritage of Moscow. In 2019, the restoration was completed, causing dissatisfaction among urban preservationists. The historical appearance of the building was distorted: two floors were added, a glass attic was constructed, and the basements and roof were altered. The Troekurov Chambers are now located in the courtyard of the State Duma, and access to them is difficult.