Space History Museum, Space exploration museum in Kaluga, Russia
The Space History Museum in Kaluga is a large facility dedicated to space exploration and achievement. It displays numerous original artifacts, spacecraft models, and lunar samples, along with an outdoor area showcasing historic rockets including the R-7.
The museum was founded in 1967 as an institution dedicated to documenting space exploration achievements. It grew to preserve the history of Soviet and Russian space missions, from early satellites to contemporary space programs.
The facility preserves the scientific legacy of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky through annual conferences, readings, and educational programs for researchers and students.
The museum is open most days of the week, though it closes on certain days, so check ahead before visiting. Planning your visit in advance helps ensure you arrive during operating hours.
The museum houses an extensive collection of 40,000 core items documenting Soviet and Russian space achievements, from early satellites to modern space missions.
Location: городской округ Калуга
Opening Hours: Tuesday,Thursday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 11:00-20:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +74842705025
Email: museum@gmik.ru
Website: https://gmik.ru
GPS coordinates: 54.51695,36.23061
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27
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