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“It’s A Wonderful Life” in Indiana County - the birthplace of Jimmy Stewart. Explore Jimmy’s amazing life at The Jimmy Stewart Museum in downtown Indiana, PA. The museum is devoted to the famous actor’s film, radio, television and military careers, as well as his legacy as an active civic leader. The gift shop is full of unique gifts! Never a fee to stop & shop! Rotating Exhibit (through May 12, 2024): "Stewart on the Small Screen"
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Have you ever watched "It's a Wonderful Life" at Christmas time? If you have then you will probably love this episode of Talk With History.
Jenn and Scott talk about visiting Indiana, Pennsylvania...not only the Christmas Tree capital of the world...but also Jimmy Stewart's hometown! Jimmy grew up here and visited his childhood home all throughout his life, including through his Hollywood career years.
Of course, we had to visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum and it was such an amazing view into the man that brought so much entertainment to the world through his movie career (although we are bummed we didn't get to see it at Christmas time).
Join us on this journey through his hometown and share this with other Jimmy Stewart and history fans!
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greetings and welcome back to the talk
with History Podcast I'm your host Scott
I'm here with my wife and historian Jen
on this podcast we talk about history's
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so Jen what are we talking about today
today we are going to talk about
American Film institute's third greatest
actor of all time James Maitland Stewart
or as we would know him Jimmy Stewart
all right so Jimmy Jimmy Stewart so tell
me about well like why are we talking
about Jimmy Stewart today well mostly
because he's from Indiana Pennsylvania
and we lived close enough to go visit
his hometown so where where's Indiana it
is in Western central Pennsylvania it's
a small town of about
thirteen thousand people
close to Pittsburgh I'd say about an
hour outside of Pittsburgh okay
and so what what Drew you to
going what what brought us out there as
the walk with history YouTube channel to
go to India no Scott I'm the host
because if you don't know I'm playing
koi my favorite movie of all time is
It's a Wonderful Life I mean we even
have the movie poster here in our house
I'm looking at it right now it's my
favorite it's not just my favorite
Christmas movie it is my absolute
favorite movie so I watch it every year
I wanted to I've always wanted to visit
his hometown because he was born there
he was raised there he came back and
visited there his parents lived there
their entire lives and so it was just
some place he was very connected to
and I just always wanted to go so so
give me give me the the crayon version
of who Jimmy Stewart is where he came
from what he came up and became known
so Jimmy Stewart was just a a home a
small town Western Pennsylvania boy he
was born in 1908 in Indiana PA and his
father owned the local hardware store
and he was just a local boy and then he
ended up going to Princeton for school
and it was at Princeton
that he got into the acting troupe and
made friends with people like Henry
Fonda and then made it over to LA to try
acting and just got
I would say lucky or blessed but gotten
some really good movies early on yeah so
what were some of those would people
know some of those earlier sure one of
his first movies was a Philadelphia
Story and that's what he wants his Oscar
is his only Oscar he went two Oscars in
one of his earliest movies in one of his
earliest movies oh wow and he um he won
an honorary Oscar as well but the only
Oscar here everyone for acting was from
a Philadelphia Story you mentioned
Philadelphia's story you've mentioned
It's a Wonderful Life what's in Indiana
that would bring us out there aside from
it just being his hometown
there was a museum dedicated to his life
it opened in 1995 and on his 80th 87th
birthday and so we also wanted to see
the museum and they Indiana he is their
Hometown hero they they do a It's a
Wonderful Life
like celebration every Christmas they
decorate the town like Bedford Falls and
and just for the listener picture bed
for Falls that is what downtown Indiana
Pennsylvania looks like it's it's pretty
incredible even walking around there in
the summertime I thought this looks like
it's a wonderful life yes it it's just a
great small town feel and if you watch
our walk with history YouTube video we
we walk all through the town to kind of
give you a feel of what the town was
like but they opened his Museum in the
public library on the third floor and
right beside the library is the
courthouse and they have a statue out
there of him as well I think in like his
attire is what he looked like when he
did the movie Harvey and so we also
toured the museum as well so we not only
walked around his hometown and saw his
like childhood home but we also went to
the museum as well yeah so you mentioned
Harvey is that another I didn't know
that movie until we went to the museum
but apparently that's that was a pretty
big movie of his yeah he made 80 films
like he's a he's a pretty big actor most
people really
like Jimmy Stewart or seeing a movie
with him in it he's done he has range
like a wide range of movies that he has
done he's done a couple movies with
Alfred Hitchcock
John Ford he's done westerns
Harvey is just an interesting about a
imaginary rabbit that he sees and talks
and he kind of gets other people to just
not go along with it but just kind of
let him have his own
idea of Harvey and who yeah so so and I
still haven't seen the movie but if I if
I remember correctly
the premise of the movie is he's he all
of a sudden probably in his 40s has
starts having this imaginary six foot
rabbit friend that no one else can see
and he is he's harmless right his his
family thinks about getting him admitted
but he he's he's completely harmless
he's just a gentle spirit and one of the
things when I was doing this video is I
was looking for Clips I always look for
YouTube clips and I found a clip of him
it's I think it's a pretty famous clip
yeah of him talking about how he met
and again as someone who hasn't seen the
movie but I've enjoyed Jimmy Stewart
movies I was floored at how good that
one scene was and really all it was was
Jimmy Stewart sitting in an Alleyway
talking to two people talking about how
he met this imaginary invisible six foot
rabbit it was I was absolutely floored
at how good the acting was so that was a
pretty big movie for him it was people
love Harvey it's it's a movie that's
resonated with Jimmy Stewart fans and if
you go in the museum they have tons of
artifacts related to that movie as well
as other movies but Harvey is a big one
so so tell us a little bit more for
someone who has no idea what the museum
is or what they could see there if let's
say they live in Pennsylvania or not
that far away and they wanted to go see
it what's at the Museum the museum is is
great we have a whole video dedicated to
the museum but it goes through his
childhood his family only
tree his connection to Indiana and then
his military career Jimmy Stewart was a
pilot in World War II
and he flew over 20 combat missions
he did publicity films for
the military as well during World War II
and he does the reserves in the Air
Force afterwards and makes the rank of
Brigadier General and then Reagan
actually gives him the rank of Major
General so he's actually the highest
ranking actor of all time yeah and and I
mean he wasn't just in the military like
just kind of for show he was in it yeah
he did it he flew those missions he's a
pilot and so then it goes through his
movie career with a lot of artifacts
from the different movies and then they
also have a theater there and they they
play movies I think weekly or bi-weekly
they change movies and all of his movies
so it's really great when you buy your
ticket not only do you get admission to
the museum but you get admission to the
movie yeah I mean it took us three hours
or so to drive out there yes and it was
completely worth it yes it was amazing
like his uh like I said his Oscar's
there from time to time they have the
Oscar from a Philadelphia Story on loan
but they always have the honorary Oscar
and they have a recreation of his desk
and a recreation of his childhood
and I think they have the booth for one
of his favorite favorite restaurants in
La where him and his wife would go to
all the time and uh it was a really
great experience I have a really great
gift shop too we bought some stuff from
um and it was one of our first museums
that we had ever done and so
we had posted it online and the museum
director had contacted me because she
was like you showed so much of the
museum so if you watch the video you'll
see a lot of the museum and she was
concerned that we had showed
too much that people wouldn't want to
come and visit but I assured her in my
Graduate Studies for Museum studies that
we had learned that a lot of museums are
doing these virtual tours now and they
do them not because people won't come
visit because people want to be in the
actual spaces no matter how many
pictures you get of the Mona Lisa or how
many times you see pictures of the
Sistine Chapel people want to be in the
space and so I assured her that even if
people do see the museum via YouTube
there if they want to go they're going
to go what a virtual tour does whatever
what a a video on YouTube does is just
open it up to a whole other audience
that probably is not ever going to visit
so someone oversees or someone who maybe
physically can't make the trip yeah and
it opens them up to see what is in the
museum plus it also opens them up to the
gift shop opportunity so then she was
she felt pretty
well assured after that but we also
noticed too that sometimes museum videos
can get kind of long yeah so we've
decided now when we do museums we'll
we'll Center on a couple great artifacts
and then leave the rest up to the viewer
if they want to come and see it yeah and
and that one that was our second or
third or fourth video I don't remember
which one which one it was but it was
our was our first Museum video and I I
way too many hours
kind of tweaking and doing all this fun
little stuff because I showed pop-ups of
the war movies and and his kind of
promotions for the Air Force and and the
different and all this stuff and it
actually turned out really well did but
then you were learning a lot I was I was
learning I was learning a lot about how
to do that and it's but it turned it up
to like a 30 minute video so and we do
show a lot of the video but we had we
had to ask the workers there we did we'd
always ask for permission yeah so we
asked him like hey do you mind if we
film and they said no go ahead and so we
did that then made the video and posted
it and shared it and then all of a
sudden for us we're kind of shocked got
this little shock to the system we got
the email from the museum director
saying hey please take that down that's
too much and then you kind of went back
and said hey no there's actually been
these studies that these kinds of things
help and we've seen it now that we've
visited more museums and it's been big
museums right it sends her documentation
that proves that um virtual tours do not
hurt Museum attendance yeah and so ours
was just a YouTube video but I mean
we've seen on National you know Park
Service presidential libraries and
things like that full-blown in-depth
detail virtual tours with all the
descriptions pictures way more than I
ever could have done
and people still go still go people want
to be in the actual space absolutely
yeah it was for me you know it was just
a dream come true because I love it it's
a wonderful life so much and what's very
interesting about that movie is Jimmy
Stewart made it after World War II
so it was kind of he didn't know if he
wanted to get back into acting he had
some PTSD from World War II and what the
person he plays in that movie
is different than who he was in real
life he's more like Harry Bailey when
you think about it he's the pilot he's
the hero he's the one who went to war
and he's actually playing someone who
didn't he's playing someone who stayed
behind and and so what I really love is
he's he's not looking for that Glory
which he personally has
he's looking to give credit to the
people who who did the other stuff and
actually stayed behind and supported and
that's I mean I love that so much about
him and that movie yeah now and trust me
we in this household that's the movie
that we watched on Christmas Eve before
everybody goes to sleep so but talk
about the the rest of the town and kind
of what else we people can see around
the rest of the time what we saw when we
were filming so you will you can see his
um it's just marked by a boulder now
it's the the home is no longer there but
his childhood home where he moved where
he was like two years old and then his
family lived there for the rest of his
life and he lived there all through high
school and then came back during college
and would come back and visit anytime he
came to Indiana is still there and I
stand on the porch I get all excited so
you'll see me get excited if we watch
the video and the crosswalks in town
have his voice so if you press the
button to cross the the street it'll say
it'll be Jimmy Stewart's voice and it'll
tell you what streets you're on and what
you're Crossing to so it's so cool yeah
and that's that's one of the things I do
in the video is you actually I wandered
off with the kids and you were just
standing there filming literally the
crosswalk button yes just so you could
get the audio from Jimmy Stewart saying
you're now Crossing Seventh Street yeah
um and then I show a pop-up in the video
and so if folks are curious to you know
to to see that to see what that's like
or what it sounds like I encourage you
guys to go check out the channel and see
the Jimmy Stewart videos
there's now there's some other stuff
that we didn't see so we didn't see the
um that he there's a Pew there's a
Stewart family Pew in the church and
there is his plane out front of the this
is small Indiana airport and his plane
is um basically on a stick airplane on a
stick out front of the airport so we
didn't see those two things but though
that's available to you I mean if like
you said it's so much like Bedford Falls
that town is so proud of him so one of
my favorite stories about Jimmy Stewart
is after he won the Oscar for
Philadelphia Story
he he calls his dad the next day and his
dad's like I heard you won some award or
something and he's like yeah I won the
Academy Award and his dad's like well
send it send it home and I'll put it in
the hardware store window and we'll
we'll display it for the town he's like
okay and it stayed in the window for 20
years this this was his Oscars his first
and only yes from 1941 to 1961. if you
lived in Indiana PA or visited it would
be right in the front window of his
parents hardware store which is if you
go to the museum it's across the street
it's not there any longer it's a bank
they have some historic photographs and
plaques to talk about it but that it was
right across the street from where the
museum is in Indiana PA so it's such a
great I mean he was the hometown hero
and I really love that the town loved
him and he loved the town yeah it's it's
quintessential Small Town Pennsylvania
and actually one of the other things I
learned it was completely appropriate
because of your love of It's a Wonderful
Life was that Indiana Pennsylvania is
considered the birthplace of where
Christmas trees first started coming
from in in Mass was Indiana Pennsylvania
um you can kind of picture that in your
mind right this this small town
Pennsylvania surrounded by Hills
you know and there's Christmas Tree
farms that you're driving in it is
like I said it's quintessential Small
Town Pennsylvania
um it's amazing because we you also have
a family connection to Jimmy Stewart so
while we were there I kept trying to
channel the family connection so we've
talked about this before but Scott comes
from a Hollywood history family so his
great grandfather was a prop master and
I'm not sure I think he worked for both
Paramount and Universal
but he did rear window
and he did The Greatest Show on Earth
which Jimmy Stewart's in he said he
plays a clown in The Greatest Show on
Earth and rear window he plays the
photographer and we have a photograph of
rear window in the house where he's
setting the windows with the the names
under the windows you never see that in
the movie but as the prop Master he's
setting the windows for with the
character with the character names that
they name him him and Grace Kelly name
Miss torso yes the composer The Pianist
and then the newlyweds the lonely yeah
Miss Lonely Hearts Miss Lonely Hearts
yeah yes and then we have the script
from The Greatest Show on Earth yeah so
a prop Master would get a script and
just write in kind of things that he
would need to make and do and and since
that's what's like circus based he we
still have PR your father still has
props from that movie in his storage
from like so we're we're connected to
Jimmy Stewart well you're connected and
me through marriage we're connected to
Jimmy Stewart through Hollywood as well
yeah no it's it's definitely interesting
um and in going to Indiana Pennsylvania
was just kind of this neat little treat
right you really felt that connection to
Jimmy Stewart there and I will say that
that town really does embody that we
talk about how that town feels like
Bedford Falls from It's a Wonderful Life
and the message of that movie is that
Jimmy Stewart wanted to go out and see
the world he wanted to travel he he
always felt like he didn't have he
didn't do anything with with his life
but the message of the movie is that he
made an impact on those around him his
friends and even though he may not have
been able to travel the world as he had
wished he had an effect his effect was
on those around him
but the the effect of the one man or
woman can have on the world through
friends and family it will Echo for
eternity and I think that's the message
of It's a Wonderful Life so just as
Clarence the angel said in that movie
remember no man is a failure who has
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Jimmy Stewart is my favorite actor, but I must admit I didn’t know there is a museum committed to his work. Only after I moved to Indiana, PA, I found out it exists. Even better, I learned I do not need to spend hours in a car driving to it.
The moment I heard that, I decided to go and visit it. The experience was deeply personal for me.
That is why I think it’s worthy sharing it with you.
The Museum’s Location and Structure
Nestled on the third floor of the Indiana Public Library , the Jimmy Stewart Museum’s modest yet enriching space immediately greets you with a sense of familiarity and warmth. As I stepped into this welcoming environment, I was struck by how effectively the museum utilized the limited space.
Despite being compact, the layout ensures that every artifact and exhibit is given its due prominence, making it easy to navigate and absorb the rich history on display.
Operating hours and accessibility information were clearly posted at the entrance, ensuring that all visitors could plan their journey around the museum’s schedule.
The fact that it’s housed within a public library only adds to the community spirit that Jimmy Stewart himself was known for. Being a Sunday, parking was free on the street, and thankfully, we found a convenient spot right behind the library. This ease of access made the museum even more inviting.
Exhibitions and Collections
Upon entering the exhibition space, I was captivated by the extensive collection of memorabilia documenting Jimmy Stewart’s life—from his early days in Indiana, PA, to his celebrated Hollywood career and honorable military service.
The museum does a commendable job of detailing not just Stewart’s achievements but also the significant role his family played in the local community and various American wars.
The replicas of Stewart’s childhood bedroom and his father’s hardware store were particularly moving, creating a palpable connection to his roots. Each item, from movie posters to costumes and Stewart’s own Academy Awards, tells a story of a man deeply embedded in the fabric of American culture.
The cozy screening room added a lovely touch, showing his films daily, which allowed me to sit back and immerse myself in his cinematic world.
Special Attractions and Artifacts
One of the most striking features of the museum was its collection of unique items that held personal significance to Stewart. The highlight for me was seeing the Oscar he won for “ The Philadelphia Story .”
Another fascinating artifact was Stewart’s favorite booth from Chasen’s restaurant—a place where he likely mulled over many of his roles and personal decisions.
Other personal artifacts, like the door from Stewart’s California home, adorned with a list of famous visitors, added a personal touch that made the experience feel intimate. Each item not only celebrated his public accomplishments but also painted a picture of his private world.
Interactive and Educational Experiences
The daily movie screenings are a testament to the museum’s commitment to educating visitors about Stewart’s work. These screenings included a mix of his most famous films as well as lesser-known gems, offering a comprehensive look at his versatility as an actor.
I found the screenings particularly enriching, as they were complemented by a documentary narrated by his daughter, providing personal insights into his life and career. Interactive elements like the walking tour map available in the gift shop encouraged further exploration of Indiana, PA .
Following the map around town, seeing points of interest connected to Stewart, I felt a deeper connection to the place and the man.
The museum staff were exceptionally knowledgeable, enhancing the educational value of my visit with anecdotes and facts about Stewart’s life.
Personal Reflections and Impressions
Reflecting on my visit, the emotional and educational impact was profound. As a lifelong fan of Jimmy Stewart, walking through the museum was like stepping back in time and seeing the layers of his life unfold before me.
My admiration for him deepened, recognizing not just his contributions to cinema but his role as a community pillar and family man.
Personal memories flooded back as I recalled the autographed photo he once sent me—a cherished keepsake that now holds even greater significance.
The museum not only met but exceeded my expectations, leaving me with a greater appreciation for a man whose legacy is as enduring as the films he made.
Visiting during a non-festive time, I only wish I could have experienced the local celebrations that paint the town in the spirit of “ It’s a Wonderful Life .”
“I love hiking in Whites Woods Nature Center in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It’s like stepping into a magical forest with tall trees and winding trails. Each step feels like an adventure!” 🌲🥾
The Jimmy Stewart Museum
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The entrance to the museum at the Indiana Public Library.
The statue and picture of Jimmy that greets visitors as they enter the museum.
Artifacts on display within the museum.
In 2007, Jimmy Stewart was honored with a stamp as part of the Legends of Hollywood Series along with other famed actors such as Gary Cooper and James Cagney. The stamp was first issued in Universal City, 30 minutes away from his Beverly Hills home.
Backstory and Context
Jimmy Stewart was born on May 20, 1908 to Alexander and Elizabeth Stewart and was the eldest brother of two sisters. Stewart’s father owned a hardware store and showed his family the importance of music, reading, and religion. During his childhood, Stewart was a boy scout and attended the Model School and Mercersburg Academy where he was actively involved in football, track, yearbook, and choir before his graduation in 1928. During his teenage years, he worked two summers as a magician’s assistant where he gained quite a bit of stage experience and began honing his showmanship.
He followed in his father’s footsteps and attended Princeton University where his music skills and fluency with the accordion granted him early and high participation in theater, although he studied architecture. However, once he graduated, with concerns about the Great Depression and his father’s store’s destruction, Stewart accepted a position with the University Players and his career skyrocketed. He appeared in several Broadway plays, such as Spring in Autumn and All Good Americans in 1933, and a multitude of films: between 1935 and 1939, Stewart appeared in 29 films, most notably Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It’s a Wonderful Life. A patriotic man, Stewart put his acting career on hold during World War II to serve in the Army and Air Force Reserves as a licensed pilot.
Upon his return, he continued to act and met his wife Gloria McLean, whom he married in 1949. Stewart made his way onto television and starred on The Jack Benny Show, The Jimmy Stewart Show, and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In addition to his various and prestigious awards, Stewart won the Pennsylvania Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts (1967), the Life Achievement Award (1980), and an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement (1987). The Jimmy Stewart Museum was dedicated in 1995, two years before Stewart's passing at the age of 89.
"Jimmy Stewart Museum, in the actor's hometown, rebounds from adversity." Associated Press. December 24, 2013. Accessed December 14, 2016. http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2013/12/jimmy_stewart_museum_in_the_ac.html
"Jimmy: Biography." The Jimmy Stewart Museum. 2006. Accessed December 14, 2016. http://www.jimmy.org/about-jimmy-biography/
Cheney, Jim. "Uncovering the legacy of a legend while visiting the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania." Uncovering PA. December 12, 2013. Accessed December 14, 2016. http://uncoveringpa.com/visiting-the-jimmy-stewart-museum
Additional Information
- Check out the museum' s website for a virtual tour!
- The museum's Facebook page with event info and photos.
- Visit The Mystic Stamp Company's official website to purchase your own James Stewart official stamp.
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- 2 April 2017
As supplement to MAI museum - page of OSKBES (Design Bureau of an Experimental Aircraft Construction of Aircraft Constructing Faculty) of the same university. English and Russian versions available. Some historical background: http://www.oskbes.ru/about-h-e.html Flying machines (from aircraft to dirigibles, from UAVs to autogyros): http://www.oskbes.ru/prod-e.html Including Photon, testbed for wing boundary layer control.
There were two various MAI aircrafts dubbed Photon. First one - an multipurpose general aviaton type based on several students projects under auspices of chief designer Badyagin - is on exibit at museum. corrected
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Museum History
Jimmy Stewart was always proud of his Indiana roots and his hometown held a very special place in his heart. Jimmy was a humble man who didn’t look for adulation. He agreed to a museum in his name if it were to be humble in size, located downtown Indiana and would economically benefit his hometown.
The Jimmy Stewart Museum opened its doors on May 20, 1995. The museum is located above the Indiana Public Library and includes 3 large exhibit galleries, 2 smaller galleries, 2 rotating exhibit hallways, a 50-seat vintage movie theater, and a gift shop. His roles as a Hollywood film actor, WWII military hero, family man, and world citizen are woven throughout the displays, film presentations, and gallery tours.
The Jimmy Stewart Museum captures the unique magic and small-town charm that catapulted the star into enduring fame. From the Museum’s windows, visitors can glimpse his boyhood home, the family hardware store site, the bronze statue dedicated to Jimmy on his 75th birthday, and the old courthouse clock immortalized by Life Magazine’s famous back-from-World War II photo.
You can view Stewart biographies, career retrospectives, and our daily matinee movies in an intimate 1930’s vintage theater. You can also visit our Shop Around the Corner gift shop to purchase unique Jimmy Stewart mementos, movies, and gifts.
The museum celebrates the holidays in It’s A Wonderful Life’s style with a unique special exhibit based on the making of the movie, daily matinees, movie posters, behind the scenes facts, photo opportunities, magical festival of trees and a miniature Granville House.
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Boris Pasternak's museum house
Pasternak’s “important achievement both in contemporary lyrical poetry and in the field of the great Russian epic tradition" was honored with a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958. For many readers outside Russia, Pasternak is known mainly as the author of the touching historical novel Doctor Zhivago written in 1957. The novel as a whole communicates the haphazard, uncertain and chaotic quality of life caused by the Russian Revolution and the heroic case of quiet humanism demonstrated by a single person.
Pasternak’s translations of Georgian poets favored by Joseph Stalin probably saved his life during the purges of the 1930’s. However, the individualistic Pasternak was not suited to the Soviet artistic climate when art was required to have a clear socialism-inspired agenda and so Russian publishers were unwilling to print Pasternak’s novel. In fact, Doctor Zhivago first appeared in Italy in 1957.
Pasternak won his Nobel Prize the following year. Despite Pasternak politely declining his Nobel Prize quoting: “because of the significance given to this award in the society to which I belong”, the award nevertheless spread his fame well beyond Russia. He ended his life in virtual exile in an artist's community in Peredelkino village. His last poems are devoted to love, to freedom and to reconciliation with God.
Pasternak was rehabilitated posthumously in 1987. In 1988, after being banned for three decades, "Doctor Zhivago" was published in the USSR. In 1989 Pasternak's son accepted his father's Nobel medal in Stockholm.
Pastenak loved his house in Peredelkino, the house and surrounding nature featuring in his poetry. The poet considered the cycle of poems "Peredelkino", which he completed in the spring of 1941, to be his best work. The poet spent the first difficult months of the war in Peredelkino; he completed the novel "Doctor Zhivago" here, wrote the Lara poems and translated Shakespeare and Goethe. It was in this house that he learned he was to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on October 23rd 1958. He died here on May 30 1960.
The house in Peredelkino only acquired the status of a museum in 1990, thirty years after the poet's death and a century after his birth. The museum has fully preserved the environment and atmosphere of the house where Boris Pasternak lived and worked. The director of the museum is Elena Pasternak, grandaughter of Boris Pasternak.
Pasternak’s grave can be found in Peredelkino cemetery which is situated 20 minutes walk from the poet’s house.
Tour duration: 6-7 hours
Tour cost: English - 150 USD, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese - 180 USD
Additional expenses: car - 150 USD, or train - 10 USD
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The museum is dedicated to world renowned actor Jimmy Stewart. Located in Indiana, PA, his birthplace. Career and personal history and artifacts, 50 seat movie theatre, and Gift Shop. Winter Hours Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and … →
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The Museum's Location and Structure. Nestled on the third floor of the Indiana Public Library, the Jimmy Stewart Museum's modest yet enriching space immediately greets you with a sense of familiarity and warmth. As I stepped into this welcoming environment, I was struck by how effectively the museum utilized the limited space.
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The Jimmy Stewart Museum highlights the career and life of actor Jimmy Stewart, who was also a "military hero, civic leader, family man and world citizen" ("About"). The museum offers "displays, film presentations and gallery talks" ("About"). Brief film clips can be viewed in the museum's 1930s music theater. Located on the 3rd floor of the Indiana Public Library in Indiana ...
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Brig. Gen. James M. Stewart. On March 22, 1941, Jimmy Stewart was drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces. He was assigned to the Army Air Corps as an enlisted man and stationed at Moffett Field, Calif. During his nine months of training at that base, he also took extension courses with the idea of obtaining a commission.
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The Jimmy Stewart Museum opened its doors on May 20, 1995. The museum is located above the Indiana Public Library and includes 3 large exhibit galleries, 2 smaller galleries, 2 rotating exhibit hallways, a 50-seat vintage movie theater, and a gift shop. His roles as a Hollywood film actor, WWII military hero, family man, and world citizen are ...
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The director of the museum is Elena Pasternak, grandaughter of Boris Pasternak. Pasternak's grave can be found in Peredelkino cemetery which is situated 20 minutes walk from the poet's house. Tour duration: 6-7 hours. Tour cost: English - 150 USD, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese - 180 USD. Additional expenses: car - 150 USD, or train ...