State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow

Name: State Museum of Oriental Art
Address: Nikitsky Blvd, 12А, Moscow, 119019, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 691-82-19

#181 among attractions in Moscow

Museum, Art museum, History museum

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The State Museum of Oriental Art is one of the biggest cultural institutions in the world for preservation, research, and display of Oriental art. The museum was founded in 1918 as a part of soviet programme to support unique cultures of USSR subdivisions. Since 1970 the museum is located in the centre of Moscow in the historical building known as the Lunins' House, a private residence built in the early 19th century by the famous architect Domenico Gilardi. ()

Local name: Музей Востока Established: 1918 (106 years ago)Coordinates: 55°45'23"N, 37°35'60"E

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Nikitsky Blvd, 12АЦентральный административный ок (Арбат)Moscow 119019 Russia

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+7 495 691-82-19

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is State Museum of Oriental Art open?

State Museum of Oriental Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to State Museum of Oriental Art?

Nearby attractions include Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, Moscow (3 min walk), Timiryazev monument, Moscow (3 min walk), ART4.RU Contemporary Art Museum, Moscow (5 min walk), Russian Academy of Theatre Arts, Moscow (5 min walk).

How to get to State Museum of Oriental Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Museum of Oriental Art:

Bus

Арбатские Ворота — Музей Востока • Lines: 15, А (1 min walk)
Никитские Ворота — ТАСС • Lines: 15, А (4 min walk)

Metro

Arbatskaya • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)
Alexander Garden (12 min walk)

Tram

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