Head to the Moscow-City Museum, dedicated to skyscrapers and high-rise construction. Explore the history of sky-scrapers and find out how Moscow City grew tall.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private or small groups available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Russian
- Audio guide
- English, Russian, Chinese
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy the best view of Moscow
- Take a guided tour of the museum
- Interact with the exhibits
- Experience a breathtaking VR-flight over Moscow
Full description
Visit the Moscow-City Museum, Russia’s first and only museum of skyscrapers and high-rise construction. Located on the 56th floor of the Empire skyscraper, right in the epicenter of Moscow’s business hub, the museum has an unforgettable panoramic view of the city’s major landmarks from 215 meters above ground level.
The museum is divided into two parts, the history of high-rise architecture in Moscow and the history of Moscow City. In the historical part of the exposition, discover how Moscow grew tall, from the bell tower of Ivan the Great to Stalin’s Seven Sisters and the Moscow-City skyscrapers.
Uncover the history of creating a city of skyscrapers in the center of Moscow. Find out what was conceived versus what actually came to be. This can be explored in the projections of such prolific architects as Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster, whose work was never implemented, and holds a prominent place on display at the museum.
Includes
- Guided tour (once an hour in Russian, with a live guide)
- VR-flight over Moscow (only if an option is selected)
- Entrance ticket to the observation deck on the 56th floor & Moscow City Museum
- Wardrobe and/or suitcase storage
- 1-2 minutes projection show about history of Moscow
- Audio guide in Russian, English, and Chinese, available for 300 ₽
- Drinks expenses at the bar
- Souvenirs
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
Not allowed
- Food
Know before you go
- The guided tour will be in Russian language at the beginning of each hour, and in English or Chinese anytime with an audio guide on the platform izi.travel
- On Saturdays at 2:00 PM there is a tour for children in Russian
