When you go out of VDNKH Metro Station, you'll not miss the 107-meter high "Conquerors of Space" monument that resembles the rocket being launching into space. This monument (made of titanium plates) houses the famous Space Museum in its basement.
They renovated this museum in 2009, so now it's a modern, interactive, and well-made museum with lots of relics of early-to-modern Space Age.
What I like this museum for is that most of the displayed items are real (or spare) space probes, rocket stages and engines, space suits, and they even have a small section of the famous Russian MIR space station that you can walk in (and take a look at the space toilet, too!). They have the scale mock-up of the (once top-secret) "N-1" Soviet Lunar Rocket, along with the Lunokhod lunar rover. The reentry Vostok capsule that was used by the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, is also there, along with the real Belka and Strelka space dogs, who were the first animals that returned to Earth alive, well-preserved for display.
The museum is not so big, but it's very cozy and inspiring. I would recommend planning at least 3 hours to take a brief look.
Find your way with 134 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
"I Like Wine" in Moscow is a bar-restaurant where you can try the wine before ordering. I always find the perfect wine, and I'm a very frequent client!
By
"Eggsellent" in Moscow is one of the best place to have your breakfast (or brunch, or brinner!) The menu is deliciously egg-centric...
By
Tram stop "Krasnostudenchesky Proezd" in Moscow is an option for you if you want to travel back in time. It looks really stylish, too!
By
"Dizengof99" is an amazing Israeli restaurant that doesn't get exhausted on hummus and falafel. You have to try the breakfast - ideally for two!
By
The popular "Danilovsky Food Market" which has existed in Moscow was recently renovated and now it follows European standards: it's become a foodie heaven!
By
"Arma Art Cluster" in Moscow is a cool gentrified cluster built on old gas holders. Here's a tip: come on the weekend to enjoy it with fewer people around!
By
I'm obsessed with Greek food, and after looking far and wide in Moscow, "Pita&Suvlaki" has become my favorite... I really like their chicken souvlaki!
By
"Gorka Park" is a recently renovated park in Moscow that feels like a little piece of Brooklyn! Grab a coffee and a croissant and enjoy the atmosphere...
By
"Novaya Basmannaya Street" in Moscow is a street with plenty of impressive mansions! My favorite building on is the Shibaevs' Estate...
By
"The Fountain of Arts" in Moscow is a fountain inaugurated in 2006. I really recommend you visit it after Tretyakov Gallery - you'll get inspired!
By
"Moscow City" is the city's very own skyscraper district. Here you can find everything that makes life in the big city fun and interesting...
By
"Shabolovka Street" is one of my favorite parts of Moscow. Maybe it's because of the atmosphere, Danilovsky Food Market nearby or the radio tower...
By
134 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 134 Insider Tips