One of the most famous and notable institutions of the city of Kostroma was the Museum of theatrical costumes. Judging of the museum in terms of the duration of his work, it is important to say that he is quite young, because the opening in the summer of 29 August 2010. Despite their "youth", the museum is the only one of its kind in Russia, all the exposition of which is entirely devoted to the subject of theatrical costumes. The museum building is located in a house on the street Simanovskiy in which all his childhood spent Fyodor Volkov - a resident of the city of Kostroma, and the founder of the Russian National Theatre.

As you know, Kostroma State Drama Theater named after A. Ostrovsky is one of the oldest in the whole of Russia. It is located on Prospekt Mira, house 9. The opening of the theater took place in 1808.

In mid-1812 from Moscow to Kostroma arrived Imperial Theatre in Moscow, which had a great influence on the repertoire of the new theater, influenced by the culture of the city. The theater building was built in 1863 and still remained in fairly good condition, virtually unchanged. It has become an excellent example of the traditional classical architecture with outstanding buildings of Kostroma - home Borshchov and fire tower.

For many years in the theater took part in famous actors, which include: Yermolayeva Mary Shchepkin Mikhail Fedotov Valentin.

At the beginning of 1854 it was put Ostrovsky's play, which was a significant event, as the works of the playwright were presented for the first time on stage. Because of this, it was decided to name the theater after the AN Ostrovsky.

In 1967, on the opposite side of the main entrance was a bust of a prominent playwright, a sculptor who was the main NE Sarkisov (formerly bust was near the museum-estate in the village of Ostrovsky Shchelykovo).

In 1983, the city of Kostroma Drama Theater was awarded the Honorary Order of the Red Banner of Labor, and in 1999 he was promoted to the public.

Among the artists of the theater is worth noting: Dolgosheeva Stanislav Pozdnyakov Victor, Gennady Anureeva, Mickle Olga Nosyrev Antonina Nozdrin Tatiana Inshakova Natalia, Mavrin Nina Alexandra Kirpicheva and many other outstanding actors.

By the works of eminent drama theater productions include "Blessed" by Ostrovsky, "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, "Jackass" Anton Chekhov, "Freeloader" Turgenev IS, "The Castle in Sweden" Francoise Sagan and others.

The current exhibition at the museum is located on the first floor, occupying it entirely. It is dedicated to the works of the famous playwright Ostrovsky, in whose honor was named the Drama Theatre in Kostroma. The exposition is on display visitors 15 different costumes, previously used in the productions of the same name works of Ostrovsky - "Not a penny, and suddenly Altyn", "Forest", "On any Wise Man Stumbles", "Ardent Heart", "The Last Victim ". In addition, the exhibition includes photographs and sketches of these performances. It is worth noting that the oldest costume became outfit, sewn in 1963, which is in excellent condition preserved to this day.

At the moment in the building of the museum carried out repair work after the completion of which there will be presented the new exhibition on the second floor and in the basement. Fruitful work continues on a new exhibition, which is devoted entirely to Fyodor Volkov. The museum plans to have an idea of ​​installation of life behind the scenes and the actors on stage. In addition, it is planned to equip the auditorium of the 19th century.

The funds Kostroma stage costume museum has more than 12 thousand a variety of costumes, including costumes are the most Mary Stuart, Ivan the Terrible, Anna Karenina, as well as other particularly popular and famous characters. For the purpose of showing visitors the largest number of planned costumes, in addition to the permanent exhibition, to hold thematic temporary exhibitions.