Night of the Arts in Moscow
On November 3–4, Moscow will host the Night of the Arts, an initiative promoting cultural engagement and education with events spanning various locations and art forms. Between concerts and exhibitions, theatre performances and screenings, workshops and lectures, you’re bound to find something that interests you on this very special November night.
The annual tradition of the Night of the Arts can be traced back to 2013, when museums and theatres first opened their doors to visitors across Russia completely free of charge—for a night. Since then, the scope of the event has grown exponentially. This November, over 350 events will be held in Moscow. Read on for some of the highlights.
Museums
The State Biology Museum
The State Biology Museum will sell cheaper-than-usual admission tickets (225 rubles for students) to their permanent exhibition, which includes countless items related to biology, from plant specimens and dinosaur skeletons to anatomical models of the human body. The museum values interactivity, with special displays and labs designed for visitors to use.
The Paustovsky Museum
On November 3, entrance to the Paustovsky Museum’s permanent exhibition, dedicated to the life and work of the famous Russian author Konstantin Paustovsky, as well as temporary exhibitions (‘Writers on the Front Lines—Students of K.G. Paustovsky’ and ‘My Life Belongs to the People’) will be free of charge. The experience is enhanced by a guided audio tour and a screening of documentary films.
The State Darwin Museum
The entry fee to the State Darwin Museum, showcasing the Earth’s biodiversity and evolutionary processes with its large collection of zoological specimens and plants, will be half price (250 rubles). Additionally, you can attend a free photo and video presentation about apes by photographer Alexander Avalov.
When: November 3, 6 pm
Where: 57 Ulitsa Vavilova
Buy tickets here (in Russian, the permanent exhibition) and here (in Russian, the presentation)
Art Galleries
Zdes Na Taganke Gallery
The Zdes Na Taganke art gallery and exhibition centre invites visitors for a free guided tour of the exhibition ‘The 20th Century from the 21st Century’s Point of View—Contemporary Art History.’ The exhibition traces the evolution of art, from traditional painting to contemporary and experimental art forms.
Music & Performance
Lefortovo Museum
Lefortovo Museum, a branch of the Museum of Moscow, will host a free violin concert showcasing connections between different art forms. The concert promises to elevate the experience of visiting a museum to promote a dialogue between various forms of self-expression through music.
All the listed events require prior registration. For more information, please see the official website of the Night of the Arts (in Russian).
Text by Elizaveta Antonenko, bachelor’s student of Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication, intern at the HSE University English website team