In every major tourist destination city, outside of the usual tourist attractions, such as historical landmarks, museums and art galleries, cultural programs, urban parks, and entertainment programs, some tourist attractions will surprise tourists and visitors. Moscow is no exception and, in some cases, surprises tourists on Russia tour. One of the things that surprise tourists on tour to Moscow is a large number of unusual, strange, and unique museums in the city. Tourists who visit Moscow during their travel to Russia will encounter several museums, each of which can be considered an excellent entertainment and educational program for both children and adults. Of course, due to a large number of tourist attractions in Moscow and historical sites that tourists should not miss the opportunity to visit during their travel to Moscow, these museums are less considered by travel agencies. Nevertheless, some tourists take advantage of the extra time on their tour to Moscow and visit some of these museums. One of these museums, located in the city center, is the Moscow Museum of Archeology.
Moscow Museum of Archeology
The Moscow Museum of Archeology is one of the most unusual museums in Moscow. This museum has been established on a real ancient discovery site, which helps to make it unique. One of the reasons that many tourists are unaware of this museum's existence is its hidden location. The museum is located at a depth of 7 to 10 meters below ground and is marked with only one structure. Even many Moscow residents are unaware of the museum's existence. Nevertheless, this museum is one of Moscow's tourist attractions where visitors can experience a wonderful family visit with fun and education. If you are interested in archeology or archaeologists' work, this museum is one of the best places you can visit during your tour to Russia. While visiting the museum during your travel to Russia, you can also see some fantastic ancient finds. Since this museum is located in the center of the city, it will be quite simple to visit. This museum is situated in Manege Square.
Museum of Money
Another interesting Moscow museum on tour to Russia is the Museum of Money, located outside of Moscow. The museum's long distance from the city's tourist center is one reason for its lack of attention during Russia tour programs. Nevertheless, this museum is the best place to get acquainted with Russia's monetary system and the world, which tourists can visit during their trip to Moscow. One of the things that makes this museum special is the presence of at least one sample of money from all over the world from ancient times to the modern era in this museum collection. Of course, we at Star Travel Group recommend visiting this museum only to tourists who have enough time during their Russia tour and are interested in getting acquainted with the monetary system of Russia and the world. To access the museum, tourists can take the Moscow Metro and get off the train at Rechnoy Vokzal Station.
Museum of Calligraphy
If the Moscow Museum of Archeology and the Museum of Money has not surprised you yet, you can visit the Museum of Calligraphy, one of the few examples in the world, during your travel to Moscow. The Museum of Calligraphy, not far from the city's tourist center, is located in Sokolniki Park. This museum displays terrific examples of calligraphy's art, which is quite attractive for those interested in this art style. The calligraphy museum does not have many similar examples globally and is the only one in Russia. Although Sokolniki Park is one of the most popular urban parks in Moscow, the Museum of Calligraphy is its only tourist attraction. You can easily use the Moscow metro to visit the museum and get off the train at Sokolniki Station.
Museum of Unique Dolls
The Museum of Unique Dolls is one of Moscow's strangest and most exciting museums on Russia tour. Do not be deceived by the small size of this museum, the collection inside this museum is one of the complete collections of antique and world-famous dolls in Russia that tourists on tour to Russia can visit during their trip to Moscow. The Museum of Unique Dolls is a private museum founded in Moscow in the late 20th century and has been one of Moscow's cultural centers from the very beginning. Apart from the extraordinary collection that the museum has, the building of this museum also has an exciting shape and image, which has made it easier to find despite its small size. Tourists can get off the train at Chistiye Prudy station and visit the museum, which is not far from the city's tourist center, during their tour to Moscow.
Museum of the Moscow Railway
The Museum of the Moscow Railway is one of the museums that surprises tourists on tour to Moscow more than any other. This museum surprises tourists because no one expects a large outdoor exhibition with a large number of life-size trains just for display in the museum in the city center. Located near the Rizhsky Railway Station, this museum is Moscow's most complete museum that shows tourists how train stations work. Besides, a large number of trains that have been used since the early 20th century to the present day have been lined up for display in this museum. Visitors can also learn about the development of the railway industry in this museum. To get to the museum, tourists have to get off the train at the Riga metro station and have a short walk to the museum.
Bunker 42
Among Moscow's unique museums, Bunker 42 tops Moscow's strangest museums on tour to Russia. Formerly a secret military base to house Joseph Stalin and other prominent Soviet leaders during a nuclear attack, the bunker is now a recreation center that houses the Cold War Museum. Visiting this museum during a trip to Russia can make one of the strangest and most exciting memories of your trip to Moscow. Although the Cold War Museum in this complex is the only Cold War museum in the world, it does not provide visitors with enough information about the Cold War. However, visiting this museum during the tour to Moscow can be one of the strangest experiences for tourists. To reach this museum, you can get off the train at Taganskaya metro station.
Vadim Zadorozhny Museum of Technology
The Vadim Zadorozhny Museum of Technology is the latest and strangest Moscow museum on our list. Located outside Moscow, this museum is much less popular with tourists of Russia tour than other museums due to its distance from the Moscow tourist center. However, for those interested in classic cars, unique motorcycles, war and military vehicles, special weapons, and antique vehicles, it is one of the best places to visit during the Moscow tour programs. Located in the Arkhangelskoye district of western Moscow, it is one of the museums that should not be missed if you have enough time during your tour to Moscow, especially if you are particularly interested in classic cars. To reach the museum, you can take the Moscow Metro and get off the train at Tushinskaya Metro Station.
As you can see, in addition to historical landmarks and art museums, Moscow is also home to several strange and unique museums. You can visit our blog to learn more about each of these museums. We have also introduced other tourist attractions in Russia tour to better plan your trip to Russia.
