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The golden domes of the cathedrals on Cathedral Square, Moscow Kremlin

No. 61 Top 100 Most Visited Art Museums 2025 · 1,240,113 visitors in 2025

Moscow Kremlin Museums

Moscow, Russia · City guide: Moscow

Cathedrals with golden domes and the treasures of the Armoury Chamber inside the Kremlin walls.

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Overview

The Moscow Kremlin Museums are No. 61 in The Art Newspaper's survey of the world's most visited art museums, with 1,240,113 visitors in 2025, up 2% on 2024. The museums take in the historic cathedrals of the Kremlin and the Armoury Chamber.

The cathedrals around Cathedral Square date mainly from the late 15th and early 16th centuries and are decorated with icons and frescoes. The Armoury Chamber displays centuries of decorative art, from jewellery and gold and silver work to carriages and Fabergé eggs.

The façade of the Armoury Chamber
The façade of the Armoury Chamber. Photo: Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0, source

Best time to visit

Go early in the day. The museums are closed on Thursdays; check the official website for hours.

Highlights & collections

  • 1

    Cathedral of the Dormition (Assumption)

    The main cathedral, with walls covered in frescoes and icons.

  • 2

    Cathedrals of the Archangel and the Annunciation

    Two more richly decorated cathedrals on the same square.

  • 3

    Ivan the Great Bell Tower

    The tallest structure in the Kremlin, with an exhibition inside.

  • 4

    Armoury Chamber

    Gold and silverwork, ceremonial dress, carriages and Fabergé eggs.

  • 5

    Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell

    A giant bronze cannon and the world's largest bell, near Cathedral Square.

Getting there

The ticket office is in the Alexander Garden, and visitors enter through the Kutafya and Trinity towers. Aleksandrovsky Sad and Borovitskaya metro stations are nearby.

Visiting tips

Tickets & hours
Separate tickets are needed for the cathedrals and for the Armoury Chamber, which has timed entry. Check the official website for prices and hours.
Time needed
Half a day for the cathedrals and the Armoury Chamber.
Currency
Russian rouble (RUB). Check before you travel which payment cards and methods will work for you.
Visa & entry
Most visitors need a Russian visa. A unified e-visa is available to citizens of some countries, but not, for example, the US, the UK or Canada. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Official information: Moscow Kremlin Museums (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.

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