The Armory Chamber in Moscow

The Armory Chamber is a treasure-house located in the capital of the Russian Federation on the territory of the Grand Kremlin Palace. Walking in the most beautiful places of Moscow , you can not pass by this unique museum. It is located in a building of 1851 built, built by the architect Konstantin Ton. The Armory Chamber in Moscow, the most beautiful city in Russia , gathered in its walls jewelry and antiquities, which for centuries were kept in the royal treasury. Most items are made in the workshops of the Kremlin. But gifts from embassies of different countries are also presented. The Armory Chamber of the Moscow Kremlin got its name due to one of the oldest Kremlin treasuries.

History of the museum

The first mention of the Armory Chamber is reflected in the documents of 1547. At that time, it served as a repository for weapons. In the second half of the 17th century the Kremlin Armory Chamber is the center of Russian fine and applied art. In her workshops during this period, a large number of items of high artistic value are produced. In addition to the production of weapons and banners, the masters perform carpentry, carving in iron and gilding. In addition, there is a separate chamber of icon painting. In the 18th century, according to the decree of Peter I, it was ordered to hand over to the workshop of the Armory Chamber all outlandish and interesting things. During the fire of 1737, part of the trophies were burnt.

In 1849 the construction of a new building for the Armory Chamber began. The main architect of the project was Konstantin Ton.

Exposition

Currently, among the museums of the Kremlin, the Armory Chamber stands out due to its rich and unique exposition. The museum features state regalia, royal clothes and a dress for coronation, clothes of hierarchs of the Russian Orthodox Church. In addition, a huge number of items made of silver and gold, made by Russian craftsmen, weapons and elements of the ceremonial decoration of horse carriages.

In total, the museum exposition consists of four thousand exhibits. All of them are important monuments of arts and crafts of Russia, European and Eastern countries in the period from the IV to XX century. And it is thanks to its unique exposition that the museum is known all over the world.

Electronic guide

An electronic excursion to the Armory Chamber is a new service that museum visitors can get. A specially designed pocket computer with a built-in guidebook will help you understand the layout of the museum. Also on the guide screen you can see the images of the exhibits of greatest value. If you want, you can listen to a historical reference about them, and use the dictionary of terms.

Helpful information

1. The entrance to the museum is carried out by sessions. In order to understand how to get into the Armory, remember that the sessions take place at 10:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 16:30. Tickets for entry start selling 45 minutes before each session.
2. The cost of a full ticket to the Armory Chamber will be 700 r.
3. Students, students and pensioners of the Russian Federation can buy a ticket to the museum for 200 rubles. This privilege can also be used by students and pupils of foreign countries, when they provide an international student card ISIC.
4. Some citizens can use the right to a free visit to the Armory. These are children under 6 years old, disabled, participants in the Second World War, large families and museum staff.
5. In addition, on the third Monday of every month, all children under the age of 18 can get free access to the Armory Museum.
6. Photo and video shooting on the territory of the museum is prohibited.
7. The operating mode of the Armory Chamber: from 9:30 to 16:30. The day off is Thursday.
8. Phone for reference: (495) 695-37-76.