State Museum of Sport, Sports history museum in Basmanny District, Moscow, Russia
The State Museum of Sport displays over 80,000 artifacts including medals, equipment, photographs, and trophies from Russian athletic competitions and achievements.
The museum traces its origins to the Institute of Physical Culture, which opened on May 29, 1918, following a directive from Vladimir Lenin.
The museum exhibits document the development of physical education and sports in Russia through collections representing different athletic disciplines and achievements.
Visitors need to make advance reservations for guided tours, which take place weekly and can be arranged by contacting the museum directly.
The State Museum of Sport holds the record for the highest number of exhibits per square meter among sports museums worldwide.
Location: Moscow
Inception: June 4, 1987
Website: http://museumsport.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.76317,37.66532
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:59
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