Gorky Park, Muzeon and Krymsky Val Walking Itinerary: Route and Tips

The Gorky Park, Muzeon and Krymsky Val Walking Itinerary is a slow walk along the river for visitors who want green space, open-air art and one gallery without leaving the center. It runs south from the Krymsky Bridge through three connected places that people often mix up.

It assumes about four to five hours at an easy pace, with a coffee stop and an optional visit to the gallery. By the end you will have seen the Krymsky Val embankment, the sculpture park with its Soviet statues, the park of the main river promenade and the older garden behind it, and you will know which parts are free and which have tickets.

At a glance: Start at Park Kultury and the Krymsky Bridge, walk through Muzeon and past the New Tretyakov Gallery, then spend the afternoon in Gorky Park and the Neskuchny Garden, ending at Oktyabrskaya.

Half Day: From Krymsky Bridge to Neskuchny Garden

The walk goes south along the river, from the busy end near the Krymsky Bridge to the quiet old garden, so the crowds thin out as you go. It is flat and mostly paved, and the gallery is the only fixed indoor visit. Plan about four to five hours, more if you stop for lunch.

1. Krymsky Val – Start at Park Kultury (Line 1, red, or Line 5, brown) and walk to the Krymsky Bridge, a steel suspension bridge of the 1930s, then along the street of Krymsky Val; the monument to Peter the Great at the Red October site is a short optional detour north (30 minutes)
2. Muzeon Park of Arts – The open-air sculpture park beside Krymsky Val, with Soviet-era statues that were taken down and set up here from 1992, mixed with newer works; it is free to walk (45 to 60 minutes)
3. New Tretyakov Gallery – The Tretyakov Gallery's building at Krymsky Val 10 with its collection of 20th-century Russian art, with its own ticket; check the closing day or skip it (1.5 to 2 hours, optional)
4. Gorky Park – Enter by the main gate at Krymsky Val 9 and walk the riverside promenade; the park is free, with cafes, a beach zone in summer and a free skating rink in winter, and the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in the middle has its own ticket (1 to 1.5 hours)
5. Neskuchny Garden – Continue along the river to the oldest and quietest part of the park, with shady alleys, ponds and old estate buildings such as the summer house of Count Orlov (1 hour)
6. Oktyabrskaya – Walk back through the park to Oktyabrskaya (Line 6, orange, and Line 5, brown) to finish the route; check the map for the nearest exit (20 minutes)

Tip: Do the sculpture park and the gallery first and the larger park later: the gallery and Muzeon are tied to opening times and light, while Gorky Park works at any hour.

Moscow Vibes Tips

• Look for the fallen statues lying on the ground at the Muzeon, the ones the park was founded for in 1992; most visitors only photograph the standing figures.
• Do not confuse the Tretyakov Gallery's two buildings: the one on Krymsky Val is for 20th-century art, and the main collection of older Russian art is in Lavrushinsky Lane; see the How to visit the Tretyakov Gallery guide.
• Take the embankment path along the river rather than the main alley of Gorky Park, which is shorter in the middle and shaded by trees.
• In winter go in the late afternoon: Gorky Park's rink is free to enter and skate rental is paid, and the park is lit; see the How to go ice skating in Moscow in winter guide.
• On the walk back to Oktyabrskaya, leave the park by the main gate rather than a side exit, since the side exits are far from the Metro.
• Carry some rubles for the kiosks in the park, since foreign cards are reported not to work.

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FAQ

Is Muzeon part of Gorky Park?

No. Muzeon is a separate sculpture park beside Krymsky Val, just north of Gorky Park, although the two are connected by paths and are usually visited together.

Is Gorky Park free?

Yes, entry to the park is free. Only specific attractions, such as the Garage Museum and some exhibitions, have tickets.

Is Muzeon free?

Yes, the sculpture park is free to enter. The New Tretyakov Gallery next to it has its own ticket and opening hours.

What is the New Tretyakov Gallery?

A building of the Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val with 20th-century Russian art. It is separate from the main Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane.

What is Neskuchny Garden?

The oldest part of Gorky Park, with old estate buildings, ponds and shady alleys, along the river to the south of the main park.

Which Metro station is best to start from?

Park Kultury for the northern end near the Krymsky Bridge, or Oktyabrskaya for the southern end near the main gate of Gorky Park.

How long does the walk take?

About four to five hours with the gallery skipped, and about two hours more with it.

Can I pay with a foreign card?

Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and your country's sanctions rules may restrict some services, so carry some rubles and check this yourself.

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