Moscow Tourist Attractions

Moscow was Russia's capital before Peter the Great moved the capital to his new city, St. Petersburg. But Moscow never lost its intensity or spirit - one that has inspired authors and poets, ensnared the nobility with its charms, and proved to be the center of Soviet mystique during the Cold War. Moscow represents both the Russia of yesterday and the Russia of today

Most beautiful places in Moscow

Conklin Reed Organ And Historic Museum- Two story historical schoolhouse built in 1911, Quincy box style, houses over 100 unique antique reed and pump organs and melodians, rated as the largest collection in the world. Additional exhibits include a restored classroom, local history artifacts, old photos, books and memorabilia, a foot-powered job press, an old Hanover telephone switchboard, dog powered butter churn and fire-fighting apparatus. Picnic and playground nearby, along with other historic sites for the whole family. Open 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoon April through October.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art And History- A charming art and Jackson history museum inside beautiful Ella Sharp Park. The museum opened in 1965 in the 19th century home of Ella Merriman Sharp. In addition to touring the elegantly furnished Victorian home, visitors to the museum may visit a one-room school, an exhibition of carriages, woodworking shop and peer into several other historic buildings used for educational purposes. The Hadwin Center connects three renovated galleries, which feature changing exhibits of art and Jackson history; gift shop and Granary Restaurant.

Michigan Theatre- The Michigan Theatre is the only remaining historic movie palace in Jackson County. Opened in 1930, it was the last and largest of several movie palaces built in Jackson. It was also the first air-conditioned building in Jackson, a feature that brought in the summer crowds. Designed in the Spanish Baroque style, the Michigan Theatre features ornate plasterwork, marble, imported antique artwork and walnut paneling. The terra-cotta facade and its rooftop cupola resemble a church from 18th century Spain. The Theatre's original appearance has changed little since it opened. Restoration and renovation efforts began in 1993, and over $1.5 million has been spend on the project. Today, while still in the process of being fully renovated, the Michigan screens classic and art films, runs a popular summer film series for kids, hosts a number of special events and the occasional film premiere, and its stage is host to concerts and local theater productions.