The majestic building of the Noble Assembly in Kursk, built in the 19th century, is a three-story structure of original architecture. Today, it is the House of the State Philharmonic of Kursk, recognized as a monument of state significance.

Located next to the Znamensky Cathedral, the building adorns the central part of Kursk. Built in an eclectic style, it was originally intended for the Noble Assembly. Throughout its history, the structure has suffered from fires twice but has been restored.

At different times, it housed the Noble Assembly, the Palace of Workers, the Revolutionary Military Council, the Museum of Arts, the House of the Red Army, and the Officers' House. Currently, the building belongs to the State Philharmonic, which uses it as a concert venue.

In the late 18th century, there was the House of the Noble Assembly and a theater on this site, where in 1805, the serf actor Mikhail Shchepkin performed, later becoming a famous Russian actor. In 1875, a fire destroyed the theater and the building.

After the fire of 1877, a new building was constructed according to the design of an unknown architect. The third floor housed a boarding house for noble children. However, in 1892, another fire occurred, destroying the building and the nearby residential area.

The building was restored according to the design of architect V. G. Slesarev. After reconstruction, a marble staircase with a colonnade appeared in the vestibule, and a Grand Hall with a balcony and stage was arranged, decorated with bronze, mirrors, and crystal.

In 1902, a monument to Alexander III was installed in the Grand Hall, attended by Emperor Nicholas II at its opening. Before the October Revolution, noble assemblies, concerts, and theatrical premieres took place here. Famous personalities such as Fyodor Shalyapin and Nadezhda Plevitskaya performed on stage.

After the revolution, the building became the Palace of Workers, and the Grand Hall was renamed the Marx and Engels Auditorium. Trade unions were located here, and celebrations were held.

In 1943, during the retreat, German troops set the building on fire, and it burned to the ground. It remained in this state until the early 60s when it was reconstructed under the guidance of architect P. Shpara. The exterior was preserved, but significant changes occurred inside. The building became the Officers' House with a hall for 900 seats and an important cultural center of Kursk. In 1963, the Kursk Battle Museum opened here.

In 1995, a planetarium began operating in the building, as well as a city library and various public organizations.

Since 2010, the liquidation of Officers' Houses began, causing dissatisfaction among residents. However, thanks to the intervention of the governor of the Kursk region, the building was transferred to the region and became a concert venue for the philharmonic. In 2012, it was transferred to the philharmonic's balance, and in 2013, a large-scale reconstruction began, completed in 2015.