Memorial Museum of Astronautics, Astronautical museum near VDNKh metro station, Moscow, Russia
The Memorial Museum of Astronautics exhibits space suits, satellites, rocket engines, and items from actual space missions under a 107-meter titanium monument.
The museum opened its doors on April 10, 1981, displaying the achievements of Soviet and Russian space programs through actual space equipment and artifacts.
The institution preserves the legacy of space exploration through regular exhibitions, educational programs, and scientific conferences about aerospace technology and achievements.
Visitors can access guided tours in multiple languages from Tuesday to Sunday, with extended hours until 21:00 on Thursdays and free entry every third week.
The museum collection includes the taxidermied remains of Belka and Strelka, the first dogs to return safely from orbital flight in 1960.
Location: Moscow
Inception: April 10, 1981
Official opening: April 10, 1981
Fee: Yes
Address: проспект Мира
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00; Monday off
Phone: +74956837968;+74997502300/1016;+74997502300
Email: cosmomuseum@yandex.ru
Website: http://space-museum.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.82257,37.63959
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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