The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts Verified listing

The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow, established in 1912, is one of the city’s premier cultural institutions, renowned for its extensive collection of European and American art. The museum’s holdings encompass over 700,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and archaeological artifacts. The main building houses a significant collection of plaster casts from ancient civilizations, while the adjacent Gallery of European and American Art of the 19th and 20th centuries showcases masterpieces by artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with varying hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays. Admission fees are 500 rubles for adults and 300 rubles for students and seniors. A combined ticket for both the main building and the Gallery is available for 1,000 rubles, while separate tickets for each are 300 rubles. Children under 16 can enter free of charge.

The museum is located near the Kropotkinskaya metro station, making it easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance, especially during weekends or when special exhibitions are on display, as lines can be long. Given Moscow’s current weather conditions, which include low clouds and temperatures around 8°C, it’s advisable to dress warmly when planning a visit.