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Darwin Museum, Natural history museum in Moscow, Russia

The State Darwin Museum exhibits over 400,000 specimens across three buildings, including fossils, taxidermied animals, and models illustrating evolutionary processes.

Founded in 1907 by Alexander Kohts, this institution holds the distinction of being the first museum in the world dedicated to the study of evolution.

The museum functions as a methodological center for natural science museums across Russia, sharing knowledge and practices with other educational institutions.

Located at 57 Vavilova Street in Moscow, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

The interactive multimedia exhibition 'Walk Through Evolution' presents scientific concepts through modern technology across 5,000 square meters of exhibition space.

Location: Moscow

Inception: 1907

Founders: Alexandr Kots

Website: http://www.darwinmuseum.ru

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +74991346124

Email: info@darwinmuseum.ru

Website: http://darwinmuseum.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.69071,37.56150

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54

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Moscow offers photographers numerous subjects: Saint Basil's Cathedral with its colored domes, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Kremlin and modern art galleries. The city combines historical architecture, parks, museums and contemporary buildings. From Stalin's skyscrapers to Zaryadye Park with its floating bridge, Moscow presents itself as a metropolis of contrasts.

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