Rainy Moscow: museums and covered centre
Historical Museum, GUM, lunch and the Pushkin Museum with short outdoor sections.
Why this route
Most of the day is spent indoors.
Route step by step
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State Historical Museum
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.
At stop: 100 min5 min walkPlace details 
2GUM
A historic shopping arcade along the eastern side of Red Square, notable not only for its stores but also for its elegant interior galleries, glass roofs and the atmosphere of a traditional Moscow passage. It is an easy indoor pause between the major landmarks of the city centre.
At stop: 45 min3 min walkPlace details
3Stolovaya No. 57 at GUM
This self-service dining hall on GUM’s third floor is styled after a Soviet canteen and serves familiar dishes such as borscht, dumplings, Olivier salad, casseroles and kompot. It is one of the simplest options for a relatively quick meal right next to Red Square.
At stop: 60 min22 min by metroPlace details
4Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
One of Moscow’s principal art museums, known for major collections of international art and significant temporary exhibitions. Its main building on Volkhonka sits in a dense cultural area close to the Kremlin and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, making it easy to include in a central Moscow itinerary.
At stop: 110 minPlace details
