About
The State Historical Museum stands on Red Square in Moscow, at the address Red Square, 1. It is Russia's national history museum, and its collections trace the country's past from ancient times up to the present day. Many visitors also know it by the abbreviation GIM.
What a visit offers
The museum suits anyone who wants a broad sweep of Russian history rather than a single period or theme. Because its galleries follow the story in order, a visit gives a sense of how the country developed over many centuries, from its earliest periods through to modern times.
- Location: on Red Square, in the heart of central Moscow
- Scope: Russian history from ancient times to the present day
- Also known as: GIM
Around the museum
Its position on Red Square places it among the city's best-known open spaces, so a visit fits naturally into a walk around the historic centre. Plan the trip as part of a wider day in Moscow's old core, where the square and its surroundings are the main draw.
For details before you go, the museum can be reached by telephone at +7 495 692-4019.
