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The State Museum of the History of Religion
Pochtamtskaya ul., 14
The unique museum in Russia dedicated to the history of world religions
The State Museum of the History of Religion is one of the world’s few museums and the only one of its kind in Russia with its permanent exhibition featuring the origin and development of Religion. The Museum collection numbers about 200 000 exhibits. It houses a wide range of historical and cultural artifacts from various countries, ages, and peoples. The Museum keeps collections that cover a vast expanse of time from the Archaic (c. 6000 BC) and Ancient Egypt and Israel Times to the early Middle Ages in Europe; from the Ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. The history of Buddhism and Islam is also presented on the display.
Accessible for people with disabilities
For people with mental disabilities
On request
For blind and visually impaired people
For people with hearing loss and hard of hearing
Nearest metro stations
Admiralteiskaya