Volgograd Museum of Fine Arts

The Volgograd Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in the city that holds more than 10,000 works spanning painting, graphic art, sculpture, and decorative objects. The collection brings together pieces by Russian and international artists across different time periods and styles.

The museum was founded in 1960 after an earlier gallery from 1938 was destroyed during World War II in 1942. The new institution emerged as a response to that loss and grew into a major art center for the region.

The collection reflects gifts from local collectors who shaped the region's artistic direction and taste. Visitors see how Russian painting and international art movements converge in works that represent decades of collecting and appreciation by different generations.

The museum is open Wednesday through Monday from noon to 8 PM and offers guided tours along with educational programs. Visitors should allow plenty of time to explore the extensive collections at a comfortable pace.

The museum holds numerous works by Ilya Mashkov, including pieces donated by his widow. This collection traces his artistic path from early landscape studies to his later still life paintings.

Location: Volgograd

Inception: April 20, 1960

Website: http://volgogradmuseum.ru

GPS coordinates: 48.71162,44.52340

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20