Among the galaxy of magnificent palaces and mansions of old St. Peterburg the Mikhailovskiy castle occupies a special place whilst still Grand Duke, Paul I was already considering building his own residence, and more then 10- years different architects like Vasiliy Bazhenov were involved in the project. But Emperor lived in it for only 40 days, he was murdered in his bedroom. After this bloody event in the castle was open the main Engeneering School.

    In 1991 the M.C. became tied to that of Russian Museum. During 4 years thought restoration wark was performed the Church of Archangel Michail personal apartments of Grand Prince Konstantin Pavlovich.