Gvardeyskaya Krasnoznamonnaya Podvodnaya Lodka S-56, Muzey
About This Museum
You have to walk right up to its massive, dark hull on the waterfront to really feel it—this isn't just a museum, it's a real Soviet submarine that actually fought in World War II. It feels almost surreal to be standing on the same decks where a crew lived and worked in incredibly cramped conditions, knowing this vessel once stalked enemy ships in the frigid Pacific. Inside, you'll squeeze through the narrow, circular hatches and wander through the maze of tight corridors, getting a genuine sense of the claustrophobic life of a submariner. The entire boat is preserved with an incredible level of authenticity, from the torpedo rooms to the tiny galley and the officer's quarters.
Collection Highlights
The forward torpedo room is absolutely packed with actual torpedoes, and you can stand right next to them. Don't miss the control room with its forest of vintage dials, levers, and periscopes that the crew actually used for navigation and attacks. Throughout the sub, personal artifacts like old photographs, uniforms, and logbooks tell the stories of the men who called this steel tube home.
Visitor Information
It's located right on Korabelnaya Embankment, so it's super easy to find while you're exploring Vladivostok's waterfront. Just be prepared for some serious ducking and squeezing through those original hatches—it’s not for anyone with major mobility issues. The whole experience is surprisingly quick; you can see everything thoroughly in under an hour.
Architecture & Building
The 'building' is the sub itself—a classic WWII-era Soviet S-class diesel-electric submarine, painted black and permanently mounted on a concrete pedestal as if emerging from the sea.
Contact & Location
Address: 690091, Ленинский район, Владивосток, Владивостокский городской округ, Приморский край, Дальневосточный федеральный округ, Россия
Phone: +7 423 221-67-57
Website: Visit Website
