The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a full-scale replica of the Florence Baptistery's Gates of Paradise in the heart of Moscow, but that's just the beginning at The Pushkin State Museum. This isn't a single gallery but a sprawling universe of art, where you can wander from halls filled with ancient Egyptian sarcophagi directly into a room blazing with Impressionist masterpieces by Monet and Renoir. Its encyclopedic collection spans millennia, offering a dizzying journey through time and creativity. It’s the kind of place where you can lose an entire afternoon and still feel like you've only scratched the surface.
Collection Highlights
Look for Rembrandt's soulful portraits, Van Gogh's turbulent 'The Red Vineyard', and an incredible trove of Greco-Roman statues. The museum also famously displays priceless artifacts from the lost city of Troy, discovered by Heinrich Schliemann.
Visitor Information
Find it at 12 Ulitsa Volkhonka, a short walk from the Kropotkinskaya metro station. Be sure to check their website for the temporary exhibitions, which are often major international blockbusters.
Architecture & Building
It presents a grand, neoclassical facade of soaring Ionic columns and a monumental staircase, looking more like an ancient temple than a museum.
Contact & Location
Address: Музей изобразительных искусств им. Пушкина, 12 с1, улица Волхонка, 31, район Хамовники, Москва, Центральный федеральный округ, 119019, Россия
Phone: +7 495 697-95-78
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