It is impossible to imagine the architectural ensemble of central Moscow without the building of the State Historical Museum. Although it was built relatively recently by historical standards - at the end of the 19th century, it has long become one of the calling cards of the Russian capital and a very popular attraction.
The museum began during the Polytechnic Exhibition of 1872, some of whose displays - namely those connected with the Crimean War - became the first museum collection. Construction of the building for the new museum lasted from 1875 to 1881, while the interior finishing of some rooms was completed only in the 1910s.
At present, the Historical Museum is a magnificent collection of various objects totaling about 22 thousand. The entire history of Russia, from the earliest times to the 21st century, will unfold before your eyes during the tour. Excellent technical equipment and convenient navigation help visitors find their way around four thousand square meters of exhibition halls.
The fascinating journey begins on the second floor - there you will learn about the primitive societies that once inhabited Russian lands, then about Ancient Rus, wars against external and internal enemies, and ancient cultural traditions. One floor above, you will move into the era of Peter I, and then to later periods - right up to the present day.
