Museums of the Moscow
Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin is the national relic of Russia and the symbol of Russian statehood. History itself has arranged it so that the Kremlin hill has become the main museum sightseeing in Moscow – the keeper of the historical memory of many generations who created and preserved this priceless heritage. In recognition of the uniqueness and singularity of the architecture of the Moscow Kremlin, its exceptional place in the development of world history, the architectural ensemble "The Moscow Kremlin and Red Square" was included in the UNESCO List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage of as a part of the world historical and cultural heritage.
The Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum and Heritage Site incorporates the Armoury Chamber and the architectural ensemble of the Cathedral Square, namely the Assumption, Archangel and Annunciation cathedrals, the Church of Laying Our Lady's Holy Robe, the Patriarch's Palace with the Twelve Apostles' Church, and the 'Ivan the Great' Bell Tower complex, as well as the exhibition halls in the Assumption Belfry and the Patriarch’s Palace.
A world-wide known treasure house displaying more than 4000 unique exhibits.
For many centuries it has been the principal cathedral of the Russian State and the burial place of metropolitans and patriarchs.
The burial place of grand princes of Moscow, appanage princes and first Russian tsars. It is devoted to the Archangel Michael, patron saint of Russian warriors.
Private chapel of the Moscow grand princes and Russian tsars and an outstanding monument of Russian architectural tradition.
The chambers of the palace and the private chapel of the Twelve Apostles were as luxurious and large as a royal palace. Nowadays, the Cross Chamber houses the Museum of Applied Art and Life Style of the 17th-century Russia.
The private chapel of metropolitans and patriarchs of Moscow and All Russia, with the unique interior of the 17th century, and the exposition of Russian wooden sculpture and carvings of the 15th-19th centuries in its gallery.
An ensemble of the 'Ivan the Great' Bell Tower, Assumption Belfry and Filaret Annex has been the architectural focus of the city for centuries. The Museum of History of the Kremlin Architectural Ensemble is housed here.
The Moscow Kremlin is one of the greatest architectural and urban ensembles of the world. It is spread in the center of the Russian capital on a high hill above the Moskva River.
The exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of the Chudov Monastery focuses on remnants of ancient settlements on part of Borovitsky Hill and on the formation of the Chudov Monastery complex, which occupied the site between 1365 and 1929.
K5 is a new venue on Moscow’s cultural map. The building at 5 Red Square is a fresh addition to the Moscow Kremlin Museums, destined to house a portion of the museum’s collection. Highlights will be transferred from the Armoury Chamber, the Patriarch’s Palace, the museum‑cathedrals and the museum’s holdings. The building is currently undergoing reconstruction.