The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow is a large, high-tech museum on the history of Jews in Russia, set inside a bus garage of 1927 designed by Konstantin Melnikov. Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow tickets are sold online and at the entrance, and the museum is closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays.
The permanent exhibition is interactive, with 12 themed pavilions, and the complex also has a Tolerance Center, a 4D cinema, a children’s center and temporary exhibitions. This guide explains the building, what to see, the opening days and how to reach it from the metro.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Еврейский музей и центр толерантности |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2012 |
| Architect(s) | Konstantin Melnikov and Vladimir Shukhov (the 1927 garage building) |
| Address | Obraztsova Street 11, building 1A, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Maryina Roshcha |
| Metro | Dostoevskaya (Line 10 (Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya, light green), about 10–15 min walk via Dostoevskogo Street and Obraztsova Street) Maryina Roshcha (Line 10 (Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya, light green), about 1 km, a 12–15 min walk) |
| Opening hours | The museum is open Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 22:00, with the last entry at 21:00. On Fridays it is open from 10:00 to 15:00, with the last entry at 14:00.
It is closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays (as of October 2026 – check the official site, jewish-museum.ru). |
| Admission | An adult ticket was listed at ₽ on older pages, with guided tours from about ₽ extra. Tickets are sold online and at the entrance; check the official site for the current prices. |
| Best time to visit | Weekday afternoons are calmer, and the museum is open late on most days, so an early evening visit works well. Fridays are short, with closing at 15:00, and the museum is closed on Saturdays.
The indoor exhibition works in every season, which makes it a good choice for cold or wet days. |
| Recommended duration | 2–3 hours |
| Website | jewish-museum.ru/en |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
What Is (and Isn't) Part of a Visit to Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow?
| Part | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent interactive exhibition | Included in the standard ticket | Covered by the museum ticket; 12 themed pavilions. |
| Temporary exhibitions and the avant-garde center | Included in the standard ticket | Often covered by the ticket, but some exhibitions may have their own. |
| Tolerance Center | Included in the standard ticket | An independent entity within the complex, with interactive displays and workshops. |
| 4D cinema and children's center | Separate ticket or institution | May have their own schedule or price; confirm at the desk. |
| Guided tours | Separate ticket or institution | Extra, from about ₽ on an older page. |
| Central Armed Forces Museum | Outside / not part of it | A different museum about a 13 minute walk away. |
| Saturday and Jewish holiday visits | Not open to visitors | The museum is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. |
Why Visit Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow?
The museum presents the history of Russian Jewry, from its early days through the Second World War and the Holocaust, in a form that uses video, touch screens and recreated spaces rather than long texts.
The building is part of the story: the Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage, built in 1927 by Konstantin Melnikov with the engineer Vladimir Shukhov, is a landmark of the Russian avant-garde, and it was restored to house the museum, which opened in 2012.
The complex also includes a Tolerance Center with interactive displays and workshops, a children’s center and a 4D cinema, and its opening hours are the late afternoon and evening on most days.
How Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow Is Laid Out
The museum occupies the former Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage, a large brick building on Obraztsova Street, in the north of Moscow.
Visitors first pass a security gate, then walk along a path beside the large brick building to the museum entrance on its western side. Inside, the permanent exhibition has 12 themed pavilions in an interactive format. The complex also houses the Tolerance Center, an avant-garde center with temporary exhibitions, a 4D cinema, a children’s center and research and educational centers.
A sensible route is to enter, start with the permanent exhibition in order, then look at the temporary exhibitions and the Tolerance Center, and leave time for the building itself.
Highlights of Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
The Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage
The museum's building was built in 1927 as a bus garage by Konstantin Melnikov, with the engineer Vladimir Shukhov, and is a monument of the Russian avant-garde. It was given to the Jewish community in 2001, housed the Garage Center for Contemporary Culture from 2008, and was redesigned for the museum with private donations.
Its brick walls and large spaces remain visible.
Tip: Look at the brick facade and the long glass openings from the path before you go in.
The permanent exhibition
The permanent exhibition is interactive and has 12 themed pavilions on the history of Russian Jewry, including the Second World War and the Holocaust.
It uses multimedia, touch screens and recreated settings, so it can be followed without long texts.
Tip: Check whether English audio or translations are offered, since texts may be mainly in Russian.
The Tolerance Center
The Tolerance Center, an independent entity within the complex, uses interactive displays, immersive films and workshops to address diversity, inclusion and human rights.
It also hosts discussions and lectures.
Tip: Check the program of workshops and lectures when you plan your visit.
The avant-garde center and temporary exhibitions
The avant-garde center and the exhibition halls hold temporary exhibitions on art and history, connected to the building's avant-garde origins.
Program changes are frequent, and some exhibitions have their own tickets.
Tip: Look at the museum's site for what is on before you go.
The 4D cinema and children's center
The complex has a 4D cinema and a children's center, which add interactive options for families.
The children's center is aimed at younger visitors and runs its own programs.
Tip: Ask at the desk about the cinema's schedule and whether it is included in your ticket.
The research and library spaces
The museum includes research and educational centers and a library, which support the exhibitions and host events.
They are less visited than the exhibition halls but show the museum's role as a center for study.
Tip: Check the opening of the library and research centers if you want to use them.
Atmosphere
The museum is calm and modern inside a large, old brick shell. From the street, the garage looks like an industrial building, and inside it, screens, panels and recreated rooms fill the old spaces.
Visitors move slowly, often in quiet groups with a guide, and the mood becomes serious in the halls on the war and the Holocaust. The sound is soft audio from the exhibits and footsteps on the floor.
The museum is open mainly in the afternoon and evening, so the light outside is low and warm when many visitors arrive. Fridays are shorter and weekends are quieter on the street.
History of Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
The building that houses the museum is the Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage, built in 1927 by the architect Konstantin Melnikov with the engineer Vladimir Shukhov. It is a well-known example of the Russian avant-garde, and was used as a bus garage for decades.
In 2001 the garage was given to the Jewish community of Moscow, and materials for a museum were collected over about a decade. The idea of a Jewish museum and a tolerance center was conceived by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia.
The building was restored and in 2008 opened as the Garage Center for Contemporary Culture, which showed art in the building. The Garage later moved to a new building in Gorky Park.
The building was then redesigned for the museum, with about 50 million dollars in private donations, and the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center opened in November 2012.
It is a private non-profit institution, described as one of the largest Jewish museums in the world, with a permanent interactive exhibition of 12 themed pavilions, temporary exhibitions, an avant-garde center, a 4D cinema and a children’s center.
The museum tells the story of the Jews in Russia, including their experience in the Second World War and the Holocaust, and also addresses wider themes of tolerance and dialogue through its Tolerance Center.
Today it works as a museum and a cultural center, with lectures, workshops and events, and keeps hours that follow the Jewish week: it is closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays.
Tickets and Booking for Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
| Ticket | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Museum ticket, adult | ₽₽ | The permanent exhibition and the general exhibition spaces; an older figure, so check the current price. |
| Guided tour | ₽₽ | A guided tour on top of the museum ticket; an older figure, so check the current price. |
₽ budget · ₽₽ moderate · ₽₽₽ upscale · ₽₽₽₽ splurge. Price levels are estimates compared with typical prices for visitors.
Buy tickets on the museum’s official site, jewish-museum.ru, or at the entrance. The online booking window was not confirmed, so check the ticket page for your date; if a date does not show, sales for it may not have opened yet. The last entry is an hour before closing.
- Security: there is a checkpoint at the gate, and visitors then walk to the entrance on the western side of the building.
- Entrance: the official address lists the entrance from Novosushchevsky Lane, so confirm the route on a map.
- Closed days: Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Payment options for foreign cards were not verified, so carry some cash. Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ, with reduced prices listed for students on older pages. All categories are on the official site, jewish-museum.ru.
Plan and Book
Suggested Itineraries for Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
2 hours
Pass the security gate and walk to the entrance, then see the permanent exhibition in order. Finish in the Tolerance Center or a temporary exhibition.
3 hours
Take a guided tour of the permanent exhibition, then see the temporary exhibitions and the avant-garde center. Look at the building from outside before leaving.
Half day
Combine the museum with the Central Armed Forces Museum and the Russian Army Theatre nearby. Start at the museum in the afternoon and walk through Yekaterininsky Park.
How to Get to Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
The museum is in the north of Moscow, about 5 kilometers from Red Square.
- Dostoevskaya (Line 10, Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya, light green): about 10 to 15 minutes on foot. Walk up Dostoevskogo Street, turn right into Obraztsova Street and continue until the security entrance appears on the left.
- Maryina Roshcha (Line 10, Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya, light green): about 1 kilometer on foot.
A taxi can drop you at the gate on Obraztsova Street. The museum entrance is on the far side of the building, so allow a few extra minutes for the walk from the gate.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The building is a modern museum in a restored garage, so lifts are likely, but this was not verified. Contact the museum before visiting if you need step-free access or assistance, and check jewish-museum.ru for current information.
Food Nearby
The complex may have a cafe, though this was not confirmed. Around Dostoevskaya metro station and along Dostoevskogo Street there are cafes and restaurants. Check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring your passport or ID in case it is requested at the gate, and a translation app for the texts in Russian. Large bags may need to be left in a cloakroom.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
Brick facade from Obraztsova Street
The long brick garage with its tall openings, a clear sign of its constructivist origins.
Best time: Late afternoon light
Path to the entrance
The path beside the large brick building leading to the entrance, with the wall rising on one side.
Best time: Overcast light
Entrance on the western side
The entrance area with the building's industrial shape behind it.
Best time: Early evening
Photography Rules
Photography rules inside the exhibition were not confirmed and often differ by hall, so follow signs and staff instructions and avoid flash. The building's exterior can be photographed from the street and the path. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change.
Family Suitability
The museum has a children's center and a 4D cinema, and the interactive exhibition can engage school-age children. Parts of the exhibition cover the Holocaust, which is a serious subject for younger visitors. Strollers should be able to use the modern building, though access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Plan the visit for Sunday to Thursday if you want the full day; Friday closes at 15:00 and Saturday is closed.
- Allow a few extra minutes to walk from the gate to the entrance, which is on the far western side of the building.
- Check whether a guided tour or an audio guide is offered in English, since many texts are in Russian.
- Look at the garage's brick facade before you go in; it is part of the story of the museum.
- Combine the museum with the Central Armed Forces Museum and the Russian Army Theatre, which are within walking distance.
- Check the Tolerance Center's program for workshops and lectures that may suit your visit.
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Metro stations near Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
Maryina Roshcha Metro Stationabout 700 m away (~11 min walk)
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Savyolovsky Railway Terminalabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)
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FAQ: Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center Moscow
When is the Jewish Museum closed?
On Saturdays and on Jewish holidays. It is open Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 22:00 and on Fridays from 10:00 to 15:00.
What is the building?
The Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage of 1927, designed by Konstantin Melnikov with Vladimir Shukhov, a landmark of the Russian avant-garde.
What does the permanent exhibition cover?
The history of Russian Jewry in an interactive format with 12 themed pavilions, including the Second World War and the Holocaust.
What is the Tolerance Center?
An independent entity within the complex that uses interactive displays, films and workshops to address diversity and human rights.
Is it the Garage Museum?
No. The Garage Center for Contemporary Culture used the building from 2008 and later moved to Gorky Park.
How long do I need?
About two to three hours for the permanent exhibition and one other part of the complex.
Is there a security check?
Yes, at the gate before the path to the entrance. See the booking section.
How far is it from the metro?
About 10 to 15 minutes on foot from Dostoevskaya metro station.
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