State History Museum -Moscow, Russia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP
N 55° 45.290 E 037° 37.118
37U E 413305 N 6179657
The State Historical Museum of Russia is located at the north end of Red Square.
Waymark Code: WM2DWY
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 10/17/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
Views: 175

This massive, ornate, red brick building, an example of Russian revival style architecture dominates the north end of Red square. It was designed by Vladimir Sherwood and was constructed in the late 19th century, opening officially in 1894.

During the soviet area interior murals were painted over and much of the interior was damaged. The museum was closed from 1986 to 1987 and extensively renovated. It contains over four million exhibits covering Russian history from the stone age to the present.
Theme:
Cultural and political history


Street Address:
109012 Москва, Красная площадь, дом 1


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
11 AM -7PM, Wed-Mon. A ticket for the museum includes admission to to St. Basil's Cathedral.


Cost: 150.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Large

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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