Museum marathon for a rainy day
New Tretyakov, MAMM, Museum of Moscow and Pushkin Museum.
Why this route
Nearly the whole day stays indoors and works well in poor weather.
Route step by step
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New Tretyakov Gallery
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.
At stop: 110 min18 min walkPlace details 
2Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
A contemporary museum of photography and visual culture on Ostozhenka, with exhibitions that can range from documentary photography and fashion to video, archives and contemporary art. It is an excellent bad-weather choice and a useful counterpoint to Moscow’s classical museums.
At stop: 90 min16 min walkPlace details
3Museum of Moscow
Located in the historic Provision Warehouses, the museum explores the capital’s growth, everyday urban life, architecture and the experiences of Muscovites across different periods. It is especially useful for visitors who want to understand how the city developed rather than simply photograph its famous landmarks.
At stop: 90 min15 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
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