The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, also known as the Pushkin Museum, stands on Volkhonka Street in central Moscow, at number 12. It is one of the city's principal museums devoted to European art, and a natural choice for visitors who want to see a broad sweep of Western art in one place.
What you will find
The museum's collections run from ancient civilizations through to the early twentieth century. Rather than focusing on a single period, the displays let you trace how art across Europe and the wider ancient world developed over many centuries. The museum was founded in 1912, and its building and galleries make a calm, absorbing visit for anyone interested in the history of painting, sculpture and the objects of earlier cultures.
Planning your visit
- Address: Volkhonka Street, 12, Moscow, 119019, Russia
- Telephone: +7 495 697-9578
- Setting: central Moscow, within walking distance of other well-known sights in the city centre
Because the collections are wide-ranging, many visitors find it worth allowing a good part of the day, and checking opening hours and ticket details by phone before setting out, since these are not listed here.
The area around it
Volkhonka Street places the museum close to the heart of Moscow, so a visit pairs easily with a walk through the city centre, a stop for a meal, or time spent exploring the wider historic districts. It suits travellers who enjoy combining culture with an unhurried stroll through the capital.
