The Historical Museum will open an exhibition center next to the Novodevichy Monastery in 2026.

The construction of a new exposition and exhibition center of the State Historical Museum near the Novodevichy Monastery continues in Moscow. Currently, the specialists of PPK "United Customer" have already erected all five floors of the building, including the underground one, and installation and finishing works are underway.

"We are creating a modern complex for valuable artistic and historical monuments included in the museum fund of the Russian Federation. The exhibition halls will house exhibits from the Historical Museum's collections: icons, church vestments, church household items, old printed and handwritten books, frescoes and other collections that make up the pride of the National Museum of Russia. According to the work plans, the new museum will receive its first visitors at the end of 2026," said Alexey Levykin, General Director of the Historical Museum.

According to Alexey Levykin, General Director of the State Historical Museum, an amazing cultural center is being created in Moscow, which will allow organizing not only permanent, but also rotating exhibitions.

"The creation of the exhibition center will give the museum the opportunity to place objects from the museum's unique collections in new modern exhibition spaces – the building area will be more than 10 thousand square meters. meters. It will not only house museum exhibits, but also create multifunctional and lecture halls, a storage facility, a tour desk, as well as facilities for cultural events. Up to 400 people a day will be able to visit the new center," said Natalia Zarubina, Head of the Directorate for the Construction of Unique Facilities at United Customer.

The construction of a new exposition and exhibition center is underway within the boundaries of the buffer zone of the Novodevichy Monastery ensemble, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.