State Historical Museum, Moscow

Name: State Historical Museum
Address: Revolyutsii Sq., 2/3, Moscow, 109012, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 692-01-51

#390 among attractions in Moscow

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 - museum in Moscow, dedicated to the events of the Patriotic War of 1812. Located in a specially built pavilion in the courtyard of the former building of the City Duma. It is a branch of the State Historical Museum. It was opened in 2012 to mark the 200th anniversary of the war with France. As of 2018, the exhibit includes more than 2,000 items: medals and orders, authentic weapons, archival documents and artwork.

Coordinates: 55°45'22"N, 37°37'7"E

Address

Revolyutsii Sq., 2/3Центральный административный ок (Кита́й-го́род)Moscow 109012 Russia

Contact

+7 495 692-01-51

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Day trips

State Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tverskaya Street, Red Square, Lenin's Mausoleum, Tretyakovsky Proyezd.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is State Historical Museum open?

State Historical Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to State Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Moscow City Hall, Moscow (1 min walk), American Center in Moscow, Moscow (1 min walk), Moscow Armenian Cemetery, Moscow (1 min walk), Iberian Gate and Chapel, Moscow (1 min walk).

How to get to State Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Historical Museum:

Metro

Teatralnaya (3 min walk)
Revolution Square • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Bus

Манежная площадь • Lines: 144, е30, м1, м10, м2, м3, м7, Н1, Н11, Н2 (7 min walk)
Metro Okhotny Ryad • Lines: е30, м1, м10, Н1 (6 min walk)

Tram

Метро Чистые пруды • Lines: 3, 39, А (26 min walk)
Яузские Ворота — Памятник Пограничникам Отечества • Lines: 3, 39, А (26 min walk)