Zoological Museum of Moscow University, Moscow

Name: Zoological Museum of Moscow University
Address: Bolshaya Nikitskaya St., 6, Moscow, 125009, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 629-39-48

#222 among attractions in Moscow

Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum

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The Zoological Museum of Moscow University is the second largest zoological museum in Russia and one of the twelve largest in the world. ()

Local name: Зоологический музей Московского государственного университета Coordinates: 55°45'21"N, 37°36'34"E

Address

Bolshaya Nikitskaya St., 6Центральный административный ок (Пресненский)Moscow 125009 Russia

Contact

+7 495 629-39-48

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Zoological Museum of Moscow University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tverskaya Street, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, State Historical Museum, Alexander Garden.

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Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zoological Museum of Moscow University open?

Zoological Museum of Moscow University is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zoological Museum of Moscow University?

Nearby attractions include Monuments to Herzen and Ogaryov on Mokhovaya Street, Moscow (3 min walk), Vernadsky State Geological Museum, Moscow (4 min walk), Manezhnaya Square, Moscow (5 min walk), Moscow Conservatory, Moscow (5 min walk).

How to get to Zoological Museum of Moscow University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zoological Museum of Moscow University:

Bus

Манежная площадь • Lines: 144, м1, м2, м3, м7, Н11, Н2 (4 min walk)
Метро Охотный Ряд • Lines: е30, м1, м10, Н1, с344 (5 min walk)

Metro

Alexander Garden (7 min walk)
Okhotny Ryad (8 min walk)

Tram

Метро Новокузнецкая • Lines: 3, 39, А (32 min walk)
Комиссариатский мост • Lines: 3, 39, А (32 min walk)