Site logo
Holiday Inspiration Logo Holiday Inspiration Logo
  • Want to list your business?
Sign in or Register

State Darwin Museum Verified listing Verified listing

  • Profile
  • Reviews 0
  • Events
  • prev
  • next
  • Website
  • Bookmark
  • Share
  • Leave a review
  • Report
  • prev
  • next
Description

The State Darwin Museum in Moscow is a premier natural history museum dedicated to the theory of evolution and the diversity of life on Earth. Established in 1907 by Alexander Kohts, it was the world's first museum focused on biological evolution. Located at 57 Vavilova Street, the museum spans over 5,000 square meters and houses approximately 400,000 exhibits, including taxidermied animals, fossils, and interactive displays. Notable exhibits include dinosaur skeletons, a complete blue whale skeleton, and models illustrating the evolutionary process. The museum also hosts over 50 temporary exhibitions annually, covering topics from ecology to genetics.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed on Mondays and the first of January. Admission fees are as follows:

General Admission: 550 rubles for adults; 250 rubles for students, pensioners, and certain other groups.
Integrated Ticket (includes permanent and temporary exhibitions, interactive centre): 700 rubles for adults; 350 rubles for reduced categories.
Evening Admission (Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM): 200 rubles for adults; 100 rubles for reduced categories.
Children under 7 years old enter for free. Moscow school and college students can obtain free tickets at the museum box office upon presentation of a valid student ID.

The museum is accessible via public transportation. The Akademicheskaya Metro Station (Orange Line) is approximately a 500-meter walk from the museum. Bus number 119 stops directly at the museum. The museum is wheelchair accessible and provides amenities such as a café and gift shop. It is advisable to dress warmly, as Moscow's climate can be cold, especially during the winter months.

Region
  • Moscow
Categories
  • Art & History
  • Comments are closed.
  • You May Also Be Interested In

    Topkapi Palace Verified listing

    Topkapi Palace, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the…
    • +90(212)5120480
    • Cankurtaran
    Promoted
    • Art & History
    • Quick view
    • Bookmark

    Altos de Chavón Verified listing

    Altos de Chavón is a charming replica of a 16th-century Mediterranean village perched on a hillside…
      • Landmarks & Attractions
      • +2 Art & History, Sports
      • Quick view
      • Bookmark

      Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor Verified listing

      The Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, located in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, is the…
        • Landmarks & Attractions
        • +1 Art & History
        • Quick view
        • Bookmark
        Holiday Inspiration Logo

        Recommended places to visit, eat, stay and enjoy when on holiday

        About

        • About Us
        • Advertise With Us
        • Contact Us
        • Terms & Conditions

        Partner Links

        • Visit Dubai
        • GetYourGuide
        • Emirates.com
        • Visit London

        Explore

        • London
        • Rome
        • New York City
        • Istanbul

        Follow us on our socials for a chance to win some great prizes ...

        Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube

        Basket

        • Facebook
        • X
        • WhatsApp
        • Telegram
        • LinkedIn
        • Tumblr
        • Reddit
        • VKontakte
        • Mail
        • Copy link
        • Share via...
        • Threads
        • Bluesky