Moscow Museum

About museum

Moscow Museum, founded in 1896, is a venue where you can learn about Moscow's past, present and future. It offers a wide range of exhibits to study the city from different perspectives. The museum's collection contains more than 1 million items: paintings, photo and video materials, posters, models, household items, and more. It is constantly replenished through research, acquisitions, patrons and gifts to the city. The museum is located in the architectural complex of the Proviant Warehouses on Zubovsky Boulevard. Exhibitions, lectures and activities for children take place here, and in summer — festivals, concerts and celebrations. The museum houses a lecture hall, a children's center, a documentary film center and a city tour bureau. In addition, the Moscow Museum is part of a museum association that includes other museums telling the history of the city. Visiting the Moscow Museum is the best way to get to know Moscow.