About
The State Tretyakov Gallery stands in Moscow at Lavrushinsky Lane, 10, in the Zamoskvorechye district south of the Kremlin. It is Russia's foremost depository of Russian fine art and holds what is described as the world's largest collection of Russian paintings and sculptures.
What you will see
The collection covers Russian painting and sculpture, so a visit is above all a way to follow the development of Russian art across its many schools and periods. Its holdings are the reason the gallery is so often the first stop for anyone wanting to understand the country's visual culture.
- Russian paintings, the largest collection of its kind in the world
- Russian sculpture, displayed alongside the painting collection
The gallery's origins
The museum was founded in 1856 by Pavel Tretyakov, whose private collection grew into the public institution that bears his name. It is also known simply as the Tretyakov Gallery.
Planning your visit
Because the gallery is one of the central cultural institutions in Moscow, it suits a half day or a longer visit for those interested in art. It can be combined easily with other sights in the city centre and in the nearby Zamoskvorechye neighbourhood. For current opening times, ticket information and admission details, contact the gallery directly by phone at +7 495 951-1362 before you go.
