Moscow Design Museum, Design museum in central Moscow, Russia.
Description
The Moscow Design Museum is located at Manezhnaya Square and presents permanent and rotating exhibitions exploring different aspects of Russian and international design. The collections include industrial prototypes, graphic works, and objects that show how design has evolved over time.
History
The museum was founded in 2012 by art historians, designers, and architects, opening its doors at the Manege building. Its collection traces how Russian design transformed from 1917 through the decades that followed.
Culture
The museum serves as a gathering place where designers, students, and visitors come together to discuss visual communication and how design shapes cities. Regular events here show how everyday objects and spaces around you reflect intentional creative choices.
Practical
The museum offers guided tours and educational programs to help visitors understand the exhibitions better. You should allow enough time to explore the different sections and rotating displays at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The museum focuses on how Soviet and Russian design from the 20th century to today is visible through everyday objects and visual materials. This collection reveals how political and social shifts were reflected in the way people shaped their surroundings.
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