A monumental 19th-century exhibition hall beside the Kremlin and Alexander Garden, now used for major art, history and cultural projects. Its central location makes it easy to add even to a tightly planned sightseeing day.
Official websiteCheck current opening hours and visitor rules on the official website before you go.
The value of an interior visit depends heavily on the current exhibition programme. Even from outside, the building is an important part of the Manezhnaya Square ensemble.
Nearest metro stations: Okhotny Ryad, Alexandrovsky Sad and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina.
A few more Moscow attractions with a similar kind of visit.
The historic and architectural heart of the Russian capital, enclosed by the Kremlin walls and towers. Its grounds contain ancient cathedrals, ceremonial squares, museum collections and monuments from different periods, so the Kremlin is best treated as a substantial destination rather than a quick photo stop.
District: Tverskoy
One of Moscow’s most recognisable architectural symbols, standing at the southern end of Red Square. Behind its colourful exterior lies a complex ensemble of individual chapels, passages and intimate interiors, making the experience inside very different from the familiar exterior view.
District: Tverskoy
A major museum of Russian history housed in the monumental red-brick building at the entrance to Red Square. Its collections span a very broad historical period, making it useful for visitors who want context for the city and the country rather than only a visual tour of central Moscow.
District: Tverskoy