Every day, millions of tourists come to the capital of Russia. So in 2018, more than 21 million people visited Moscow. Moreover, this figure is increasing from year to year, so in 2019 there will definitely not be less!
Indeed, there is something to see. Historical buildings, parks, but perhaps the most visited places are museums.
Nobody knows how many museums are in the city, this is not necessary. Indeed, most tourists are guided by the choice not only of their interests, but also of the popularity of the museum. Of course, everyone wants to visit an institution that is known even outside of Russia.
Below is a rating of the most popular museums in Moscow. Having visited the institutions from our list, you can not only admire the expositions, but also learn a lot of new and interesting things.
10. Museum of Optical Illusions
Museum of Optical Illusions - The new format of the museum, but without a camera there is absolutely nothing to do here. The fact is that each visitor can become a full participant in the exhibits.
Various paintings and mock-ups in 3D format are applied to the wall, you must select your favorite and take a picture.
To uninitiated people, the exhibition may seem incomprehensible. The effect of presence is expressed only in photographs.
You can swim on the Titanic, run away from angry predators or receive a reward from the president himself. This is a great way to have fun, and stunning photos will be remembered.
It is better to visit the museum in a big company. There are several similar museums in Moscow, the most popular are located on the Arbat and VDNH.
9. Museum of entertaining sciences
Museum of Entertaining Sciences - an interactive museum. Here you can get a lot of new, interesting information about the world and different areas of science.
First of all, it is designed for children, but adults will definitely not be bored. A distinctive feature of the museum - all exhibits can be touched.
Visitors can see with their own eyes how sea waves form, or how the Universe is arranged.
On weekends, various workshops and entertaining shows are held. The experiments reveal the laws of physics and chemistry, attract the attention of even the most restless children.
There is an opportunity to visit a spherical cinema, listen to the lectures of scientists, attend classes on modern trends (quadrocopters, robotics).
8. The Mosfilm Museum
There is no such person in Russia who at least once has not heard of Mosfilm. At the legendary film studio, many cinematic masterpieces were filmed.
Now Mosfilm is still working, and guests of the capital can visit the museum and see familiar exhibits, as well as learn more about the history of cinema.
A unique collection of retro cars, costumes, scenery sketches, film sets and pavilions. Museum visitors come here more than once.
The museum differs from other institutions in that the exhibits are constantly changing: some are taken away for filming, others are returned to the exposition.
7. Moskvarium
Moscow Aquarium is a building whose area exceeds 53 thousand square meters. These are more than 80 aquariums with various types of fish, a contact pool with sea animals, pools with dolphins.
Visitors can see here more than 12 thousand species of marine animals and inhabitants. Killer whales, belugas, stingrays, swordsmen ...
Moscowrium provides a unique opportunity - to swim with dolphins. In addition, there are regularly held performances on the water, entertainment shows.
In the lecture hall you can listen to lectures of famous people whose activities are somehow connected with the underwater world.
6. Pushkin Museum
Pushkin Museum foreign art. Founded in 1912, received the name of the great poet in 1937. Today it has five branches.
The museum amazes with its exposition; it is more than 700 thousand pieces of art (for 2018). Mosaics, icons, paintings, statues, historical casts, ancient coins, photographs - this is not all that can be seen in the Pushkin Museum.
Of course, there was a place for thematic exhibitions associated with the name of Alexander Sergeyevich.
If you are indifferent to his work, do not refuse to visit the museum, there are a lot of interesting things. The museum gives you the opportunity to see with your own eyes many historical masterpieces, for some time to return to the distant past, to understand how our ancestors lived.
5. Paleontological Museum
Paleontological Museum - is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. It bears the name of Yuri Orlov, a zoologist and paleontologist.
Exposition - all periods of the evolution of the organic world of planet Earth. Skeletons of ancient animals, imprints of plants in stone, mollusk shells. Perhaps most visitors go here to see the skeletons of dinosaurs.
To spend time with benefit, use the services of a guide who will tell you in detail about all the exhibits of the museum.
4. Darwin Museum
Darwin Museum devoted to the Darwinian theory of evolution. He is considered one of the best museums in the capital. Here you can immerse yourself in the history of the planet.
Exposition - more than 400 thousand items. Collections are striking in their diversity. This is the evolution of animals, human homes, works of art.
Do not think that the museum will be interesting only to adults. You can safely visit it with young children. The museum presents models of dinosaurs (moving) that will interest every child.
Every hour in the central hall a film is shown, which tells about the origin and development of life on Earth. Very often, the museum hosts master classes, practical classes, holidays devoted to certain topics.
3. Tretyakov Gallery
Tretyakov Gallery - art museum, founded in 1856. The largest collection of Russian art for 2019. The exposition totals about 180 thousand objects of art: paintings, sculptures, antique products from precious metals.
The museum more fully presents a collection of art from the second half of the 19th century. Famous canvases of famous artists: Ivan Shishkin, Ilya Repin, Isaac Levitan and many others. If you wish, you can listen to lectures on Russian art.
2. State Historical Museum
The biggest historical national museum country located on Red Square. It must be visited by every resident of Russia who is interested in the history of his state.
In addition to the main building, the museum complex includes the Intercession Cathedral, the Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 and the Romanov Chamber in Zaryadye.
The museum is dedicated to the history of Russia from ancient times to the present. Museum Fund - more than 5 million items. Each hall (there are 40 in total) corresponds to a certain historical era. The museum regularly hosts tours, theatrical performances.
1. Museums of the Moscow Kremlin
Moscow Kremlin Museums - a unique and famous museum complex consisting of 7 museums: the Armory, cathedrals (Annunciation, Assumption, Arkhangelsk), the Church of the Deposition of the Deposition, the Patriarchal Chambers, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower.
The Armory exposition contains more than 4 thousand items. This includes not only weapons, this is a collection of carriages, precious items, gifts from foreign ambassadors.
Churches were also transferred to the status of museums. In them you can see a collection of church works of art: icons, frescoes.
The Patriarchal Chambers houses collections of personal items of the patriarchs and members of the royal family.