The State Historical Museum is one of the largest museums in the country, located in the very heart of the capital. It is impossible to just walk past a building of such monumental beauty - its presence completes the iconic look of Red Square perfectly.
The museum boasts an impressive collection of over 5 million unique exhibits and over 14 million historical documents, amassed over one and a half centuries. The exhibits include ancient paintings, books, manuscripts, maps, clothing, jewelry, weapons, sculptures, and various archeological artifacts.
During our Historical museum tour, you will:
- Learn about the origins and the creation of the museum and its collection
- Take a look at the stunning interiors of the museum halls. Careful planning went into the design and decoration of each of the halls - every single detail is significant and references different eras in Russian art and architecture.
The State Historical Museum will take you on an unforgettable journey through the ages - from the first-ever humans to settle on the territory that will later become Russia to the rule of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, and the rise of the USSR.