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Why go
- The icon collection, with the Holy Face of Novgorod and a work by Andrei Rublev
- 19th-century paintings by Ilya Repin and Valentin Serov
- 20th-century paintings by Marc Chagall
- Current exhibitions marking the gallery's 170th anniversary of its founding
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 21:00Show all
Don't miss
- Theotokos of VladimirThe icon collection includes the Theotokos of Vladimir, known in French as Notre-Dame de Vladimir.In the Lavrushinsky Lane complex, which holds works from the 11th to the early 20th century. On the map
- Façade with Saint George and the dragonThe façade drawn by Viktor Vasnetsov is topped with a white-stone carving of Saint George slaying the dragon.On the façade of the main building in Lavrushinsky Lane.1902–1904 On the map
- Black Square by Kazimir MalevichThe gallery holds Kazimir Malevich's Black Square.Part of the gallery's 20th-century holdings. On the map
What's inside
- Lavrushinsky Lane complex: Russian art from the 11th century to the early 20th, shown in 62 halls since the 1995 reopening.
- The Alexander Ivanov Hall, completed in 1956 for the gallery's 100th anniversary.
- The Vasnetsov house and the 17th-century St. Nicholas in Tolmachi church are part of the Lavrushinsky Lane complex.
- The Schusevsky building on the north side, built in 1936 to ease a shortage of space.
- The Nouvelle Galerie Tretiakov on Krymsky Val, a branch completed in 1986. The collection is split between it and Lavrushinsky Lane.
- A graphic arts collection of around 100,000 drawings and other graphic documents.
Tips for your visit
- Lectures on art are on the programme, including one on the avant-garde of the early 20th century.
- Breakfast art sessions for adults are on the programme.
- A chamber choir gives an evening of choral music.
With kids
- A children's art programme for ages 5 to 6 runs here.
- An art programme for children aged 7 to 9 runs here.
- A kids' session for ages 8–9 introduces the family's linen business and the gallery.
Know before you go
- Entry to the main exhibition is by ticket.
- Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00.
- Open Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 to 21:00.
- Main building: Lavrushinsky Lane 10, Moscow. Phone +7 495 957-07-27.
- Some exhibitions are held in a separate building on the embankment, not in the main Lavrushinsky Lane building.
Interesting facts6
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The collection covers eleven centuries of Russian art.
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140,000 items
It holds more than 140,000 items, including 15,000 paintings and 4,500 icons and sculptures.
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The 17th-century church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi is one of the neighbouring buildings the gallery absorbed.
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Its design draws on architecture from before Peter the Great, to evoke antiquity.
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Unlike the Pushkin Museum, whose collection is worldwide, this gallery holds mostly Russian art.
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1873
In 1873 Ivan Kramskoi painted a portrait of Leo Tolstoy for the collection.
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Shorts
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Tours and audio guides
- Guided tours
- Guided tours of the current exhibition, including one led by a curator.
- Great Masters of Russian Painting (part 2)
- Excursion cycle, late 2026
- A Thousand Years of Russian Art
- Excursion cycle, late 2026
Sources: Tretyakov Gallery - Wikipedia · Moscow/Central-South - Wikivoyage (see) · Третьяковская галерея — главный музей националь… · Третьяковская галерея - Третьяковская галерея · Корпус на Кадашёвской набережной - Третьяковска… · Tretjakow-Galerie - Wikipedia · Galerie Tretiakov - Wikipedia · Третьяковская галерея - Wikipedia · checked 19 Oct 2026
- Website
- tretyakovgallery.ru/
- Phone
- +74959570727
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the State Tretyakov Gallery?
The gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday it is open from 10:00 to 21:00.
How do I get to the State Tretyakov Gallery by metro?
Take the metro to Tretyakovskaya or Novokuznetskaya station. The main building is at Lavrushinsky Lane 10.
Are children welcome at the State Tretyakov Gallery?
Yes. The gallery runs children's art programmes for ages 5 to 6, 7 to 9 and 9 to 14. A session for ages 8 to 9 introduces the family's linen business.
Does the State Tretyakov Gallery offer guided tours?
Yes. Guided tours of the current exhibition are offered, including one led by a curator.
How many works does the State Tretyakov Gallery hold?
The collection holds about 140,000 items, including 15,000 paintings and 4,500 icons and sculptures.
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