Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow

Name: Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: Krymsky Val, 9 строение 32, Moscow, 119049, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 645-05-20

#152 among attractions in Moscow

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow

Facts and practical information

The Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, also referred to simply as The Garage Museum, is a privately funded art gallery in Moscow. It was founded by Dasha Zhukova and Roman Abramovich as the Garage Center for Contemporary Culture in 2008 and was renamed on 1 May 2014. Since June 2015, it has been housed in a building designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. ()

Local name: Музей современного искусства «Гараж» Established: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 55°43'40"N, 37°36'6"E

Address

Krymsky Val, 9 строение 32Центральный административный ок (Якиманка)Moscow 119049 Russia

Contact

+7 495 645-05-20

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Day trips

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Garage Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday 11 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 10 pm
Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - 10 pm
Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Garage Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Gorky Park, Moscow (2 min walk), National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow (7 min walk), Yakimanka District, Moscow (7 min walk), Krymsky Val, Moscow (11 min walk).

How to get to Garage Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Garage Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

1-я городская больница • Lines: 111, 196, м1, М16, Тм16 (8 min walk)
ЦПКиО имени Горького • Lines: Б (9 min walk)

Metro

Oktyabrskaya (10 min walk)
Shabolovskaya (16 min walk)

Tram

Метро Октябрьская (11 min walk)
Фабрика Ударница (13 min walk)