Institute of Machines Science

The Institute of Machines Science is a research facility of the Russian Academy of Sciences focused on fundamental studies in mechanics and engineering sciences. Its work covers specialized fields including tribology, machine acoustics, and biomechanics research.

The facility was founded in 1938 under academician E. A. Chudakov's leadership and evolved through successive periods of Soviet and Russian scientific development. It has remained connected to the changing needs of engineering research across these different eras.

A memorial museum inside the institute honors academician I. I. Artobolevsky with displays of papers and equipment that shaped Russian mechanical engineering. Visitors can see how machines and scientific thinking developed over time through these preserved collections.

The center is located in central Moscow on Maly Kharitonievsky Lane and welcomes visitors interested in scientific research and technical developments. Weekday visits work best when guided tours and exhibitions are available to the public.

The center bridges traditional machine sciences with modern materials research through work in nanotechnology for engineering applications. This combination of classical and contemporary approaches sets it apart from institutions focused solely on the past.

Location: Moscow

Inception: 1938

Website: http://eng.imash.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.74788,37.58919

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51