An old mansion of the 18th century, which today houses the State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia, was built according to the design of the famous architect Adam Adamovich Menelas. Previously, the building housed a fashionable English club. The community ceased to exist by 1917, and an exhibition called "Red Moscow" opened in the mansion.
It contained materials about the revolutions of 1917, February and October. Based on the documentation, the exhibition was transformed into the Moscow Historical and Revolutionary Museum, later in 1924 it was called the Museum of the Revolution of the USSR.
Impact of World War II
The main profile of the museum was determined at a meeting of figures from the world of science and art. By 1941, the elements of history numbered in the millions. In the modern history of Russia, the museum, among similar institutions, occupied an honorable place in the list of leading places.
However, during the war years, most of the exhibits were destroyed, and in 1950 the collected collection of the pre-revolutionary movementwas transferred to the State Historical Museum. The team has shrunk several times. In 1941, an exhibition dedicated to the Great Patriotic War was opened. And a year later, more than 420 thousand visitors passed through the doors of the museum. There were captured weapons in the courtyard, which were examined every day by more than 1,500 people:
- mortars;
- guns;
- machine guns;
- airplane;
- tank.
The exposition began to be restored since 1944, although the profile of the institution has changed.
Modern Museum
The unique collection of exhibits, gathered by 1998, telling about the history of modern Russia, determined a new name: the State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia. It was an important milestone in history.
Along with the developed new concept, a modern exposition was created, which objectively and deeply analyzed the past of the country. Bright artistic solutions, modern technical equipment, computer technologies were used.
The Museum of Modern History of Russia is a multifunctional historical complex with exhibition areas and halls equipped with the most modern technical equipment.
The materials presented here are of particular historical value, as they recreate the true picture of the life of Soviet people, the names and images of participants in important events. Today it is about half a million monuments of culture and history.
Themed Events
Various concert events, excursions and thematic exhibitions are held here, including lectures for students and classes for children, as well as a free lecture hall. These events allow you to get acquainted with the events that have taken place in Russia since the 19th century in more detail: revolutionary and political upheavals, and just everyday work.
With unique, constantly updated expositions, you can safely study the historical past of Russia. Today, the Museum of Contemporary History of Russia is an important major center for the study of Russian civilization.
The museum collected documentary sources that tell the story:
- political;
- social;
- spiritual development;
- economic.
Museum of Contemporary History of Russia immediately after its opening began to attract the attention of public figures of foreign and domestic.
Great idea, one of the most beautiful mansions of that time, amazing interiors and a fascinating history - all this aroused and continues to cause incredible interest. Famous world artists donated their works to the museum.
NCMSIR opening hours and ticket prices
Anyone can visit the museum and see a huge collection of cultural treasures.
Work Schedule
The doors of the museum are open six days a week, closed on Monday, from Tuesday to Sunday, open from 11:00 to 19:00. Every last Friday of the month herea sanitary day is held, respectively, the institution is closed.
Ticket prices
Ticket price for an adult is 250 rubles. The cost of a discounted and children's ticket is 100 rubles.
The complex consists of the main building, 4 exposition-memorial departments, exhibition department and two branches. During the year, the entire complex of the NCMSIR receives more than 500,000 visitors.
Museum collection
In the 30s of the XIX century there was a period of formation of a new society, one of the most difficult in the history of Russia. There were also expositions on the topic of achievements in space exploration, aviation technology and the nuclear industry - all this is the clearest embodiment of scientific and technological progress.
The State Museum of Contemporary History of Russia keeps an exposition dedicated to the Civil War in Russia of 1918-1922, which reflected the split of Russian society, when “whites” and “reds” appeared. A lot of information has been collected about the reign of L. I. Brezhnev.
Among the documentation and material monuments there is a unique complex that restores the events of 1939 at Khalkhin Gol, Mongolian and Soviet soldiers who took part in the battle against the invaders from Japan. Photos, documents and awards reflecting the life and military activities of the commanders:
- Khorlogiyna Choibalsan.
- Marshal Georgy Zhukov.
- Shtern Grigory Mikhailovich.
- Smushkevich Yakov Vladimirovich.
Exhibits from the early 20th century
Materials contain exhibitssamples of weapons of the XX century - machine guns, armored cars, carts. The halls of the museum store original documentation, rare photographs, works of art, medals and orders, flags and banners, newspapers, books, personal belongings of both public figures and ordinary citizens, autographs. Also presented to the attention of visitors:
- machine-gun cart;
- model of a nuclear icebreaker;
- Japanese warrior costume;
- form of hockey player Vladislav Tretyakov;
- guitar and personal belongings of Vladimir Vysotsky and much more.
Museum reviews
Visitors are particularly impressed by the collection dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, which is extensively presented by the Museum of Contemporary History of Russia. Reviews about the institution are left by both Russian citizens and foreign ones. Of particular interest is part of the wire fencing of the Auschwitz camp, which killed more than 4 million people.
Visitors also note the convenient location of the museum (near the Tverskaya metro station), the professional work of the guides. Also a pleasant surprise is the demonstration of documentaries on a large interactive screen, modern finishes combined with classic design and original design. Many more visitors talk about the pleasant retro smell of the museum and the delicious food buffet.
Group catering complexes and hotels are located near the museum, which is very convenient for tourists. Today, the Museum of Contemporary History of Russia has federal significance andis a striking landmark of the architecture of the era of classicism, keeping the memory of many generations. Thanks to this heritage of the country, you can travel back in time and feel the spirit of every era.
