Discovering Art in Every Form
Visiting an art exhibition is a great way to combat the November blues. In this article, we will suggest three places art lovers can visit in Moscow. Do not miss your chance to see paintings by Korovin, Aivazovsky, and Polenov or enjoy the beauty of costume jewellery worn at court.
Aivazovsky, Vereshchagin, Nesterov, Polenov—Collector's Choice
Museum of Music
This exhibition features paintings from the collection of Nikolai Golovanov, a Russian conductor and composer. Eleven works by the most significant figures in Russian art are displayed. Although the exhibition is rather small, it includes works that have never been displayed in public before, such as Etude. Summer Landscape by Levitan and Golden Calf by Vasnetsov. Visitors can also enjoy classical music compositions chosen specially to match every painting.
For more information, visit the official website of the museum.
Open till November 30, 2025
Address: 4 Fadeyeva Ulitsa, Moscow, Russia
Open: Tue, Wed: 11 am–7 pm
Thu, Fri: 12 pm–9 pm
Sat: 11 am–8 pm
Sun: 11 am–6 pm
Closed: Mon
Price: 600 RUB.
Buy a ticket.
Konstantin Korovin and the Moscow Art School. Masterpieces from Private Collections
Artefact Gallery
This exhibition comprises approximately 40 paintings, including works by Korovin himself, his friends, and his equally talented pupils. Visitors will not only be able to trace Korovin’s creative path but also explore some of Levitan’s landscape paintings, Nesterov’s scenes, and works by their teacher, Vasily Polenov. Most of the pieces have never been seen by the public before, so you have a unique opportunity to discover masterpieces kept in private collections for years.
For more information, visit the official website of the gallery.
Open till March 1, 2026
Address: 30/2 Prechistenka Ulitsa, Moscow, Russia
Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11 am–8 pm
Sat, Sun: 12 pm–8 pm
The gallery will be closed to visitors from 6:30 pm on November 23, 24, 25, and 30.
Price: 650 RUB (students—350 RUB).
Buy a ticket.
Magia Bleska
State Historical Museum
The exhibition showcases jewellery, accessories, and decor items made of rhinestones and steel. While royal luxury is typically associated with jewellery with gemstones, this exposition provides a different point of view—showcasing a different kind of materials and items worn at court. The exhibits date from the eighteenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth, and their diversity and historical significance will impress even the most avid art enthusiast.
For more information, visit the official website of the museum.
Open till February 2, 2026.
Address: 1 Red Square, Moscow, Russia
Open: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun: 10 am–6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)
Fri, Sat: 10 am–9 pm (last entry at 8 pm)
Closed: Tue
Price: 2,000 RUB—foreign citizens
700 RUB—Russian and EAEU citizens (students with Russian citizenship—350 RUB).
Buy a ticket.
You can also book a tour of the exhibition in advance.
Text by Venera Alikhotzhina, bachelor’s student of Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication, intern at the HSE University English website team