The spatial narrative is designed as an immersive journey through Moscow during the reign of Nicholas I. Visitors pass through a series of halls, each revealing a specific aspect of 19th-century urban life.

Hall 1, "White-Stone Moscow," introduces the era through architectural imagery and a triumphal arch. Hall 2, "Coronation," recreates the Dormition Cathedral with the solemn red-and-white symbolism of power. Hall 3, "Nobility," presents a private mansion and a bureaucratic office as two poles of existence. Hall 4, "Tavern," captures the atmosphere of everyday folk life. Hall 5, "Ballroom," is a ceremonial space featuring mirrors and a waltz scene. Hall 6, "Theater," evokes the image of the Maly Theater. Hall 7, "Merchant Class," unites a drawing room and the fairgrounds of "brick Moscow." Hall 8, "Crimean War," provides a dramatic finale. Hall 9, "Students," features a rotunda as a symbol of science. Hall 10, "Railway," follows the path from the platform to the carriage. Labels and barriers maintain the aesthetic of the era.