One of Moscow’s key museums of Russian art.
Official websiteCheck current opening hours and visitor rules on the official website before you go.
Choose a collection in advance and check timed tickets for a busy day.
10 Lavrushinsky Lane. Metro: Tretyakovskaya, Novokuznetskaya or Polyanka.
A few more Moscow attractions with a similar kind of visit.
The Tretyakov Gallery building on Krymsky Val focuses mainly on Russian art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Its collection spans the avant-garde, Socialist Realism, unofficial art and major temporary exhibitions, making it a strong complement to the classical collection in Lavrushinsky Lane.
District: Yakimanka
A major riverside park for walks, sport and downtime next to Muzeon.
District: Yakimanka
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