The Gorokhovets Historical and Architectural Museum is located in what was once St John the Baptist's Church which was built in the first half of the 18th century as the winter church of the neighbouring Annunciation Cathedral. The museum has one hall which has various exhibitions on the history of the city ranging from prehistoric to pre-revolution times. It includes a mock-up of the wooden fortresses which once stood in the city and interiors of houses of 19th century local merchants.