The Multimedia Art Museum Moscow, known as MAMM, is a state museum for photography, video and new-media art on Ostozhenka Street in the Khamovniki district. It grew out of the Moscow House of Photography, founded in 1996, and took its present name in 2003, and it is run by the same team and director, according to a guide.
The museum shows rotating exhibitions of Russian and international artists in a white, modern building near Kropotkinskaya Metro and the Zachatyevsky Convent. This guide explains the opening hours, how the ticket categories work according to the sources found, what the building offers, how the two photography festivals fit into the calendar and how it compares with the nearby Lumiere Brothers Gallery, which is a separate institution.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Мультимедиа Арт Музей, Москва |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1996 |
| Address | Ostozhenka Street 16, Moscow 119034 |
| District | Khamovniki |
| Metro | Kropotkinskaya (Line 1, red, about 500 meters, a walk of roughly 7 minutes (estimate)) Park Kultury (Line 1, red, and Line 5, brown, a longer walk of roughly 10 to 15 minutes (estimate)) |
| Opening hours | The museum's site gives 12:00 to 21:00 every day, closed on Monday, and some listings show the last entry before closing, so check the official site for the exhibition you want (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Admission | Ticket prices were not verified on the official site: listings gave from the budget price level (₽) depending on the exhibition and category, an older guide gave a moderate price (₽₽) and an older source mentioned free admission on the third Sunday of the month; check the official site for current rates. |
| Best time to visit | Weekday afternoons are the quietest, and evenings, weekends and festival openings are busier. The museum is open daily except Monday from 12:00 to 21:00 according to the official site. It works in any season and suits a rainy day; see the Moscow in the Rain: Indoor Sightseeing Itinerary. |
| Recommended duration | About 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Website | mamm-mdf.ru/en |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
What Is (and Isn't) Part of a Visit to Multimedia Art Museum Moscow?
| Part | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The main exhibition halls on Ostozhenka | Included in the standard ticket | Rotating exhibitions of photography, video art and new media in the museum building. |
| Lectures, screenings and workshops | Separate ticket or institution | Events with their own schedule, mostly in Russian; some may need separate registration or tickets. |
| The Alexander Rodchenko School | Outside / not part of it | An educational institution in the same complex, not a visitor exhibition. |
| The Lumiere Brothers Gallery | Outside / not part of it | A separate photography gallery on Bolotnaya Embankment with its own ticket and hours. |
| The Zachatyevsky Convent | Outside / not part of it | A convent a few steps away on the same street, not part of the museum. |
| Festival venues across the city | Separate ticket or institution | During the Photobiennale and the fashion festival some exhibitions are in other venues with their own tickets. |
Why Visit Multimedia Art Museum Moscow?
MAMM is one of the main places in Moscow for photography, with a long record of exhibitions by Russian and foreign photographers and a collection said to include tens of thousands of prints and negatives. It also shows video art, media installations and new-media projects, so each visit offers something different.
The building is part of the attraction: a modern white museum around a tall atrium with white-cube exhibition halls on several floors, built after reconstruction on Ostozhenka. The museum hosts the Moscow Photobiennale and the Fashion and Style in Photography festival in alternating years, lectures, film screenings and workshops, and it houses the Alexander Rodchenko School of Photography and Multimedia.
How Multimedia Art Museum Moscow Is Laid Out
The museum is a single building on Ostozhenka Street, organized around a white atrium with exhibition halls on several floors, which are reached by lifts and stairs. Different floors carry different exhibitions at the same time, and the program changes often.
The Alexander Rodchenko School of Photography and Multimedia is part of the same complex and has its own educational program, while the Lumiere Brothers Gallery on Bolotnaya Embankment is a separate institution. Nearby, the Zachatyevsky Convent stands just a few steps away on the same street. Check the current floor plan and exhibitions on the official site before you go.
Highlights of Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
The white atrium and exhibition halls
The building is arranged around a tall white atrium, described in the museum's own material as about 21 meters high, with around ten white-cube exhibition halls leading off it on several floors. Large windows and a modern light system make it easy to show photographs and screens side by side. The minimalist architecture lets the exhibitions stand out, so expect a calm, clean setting. Check which floors are open on the day.
Tip: Take the lift to the top and walk down, since the atrium is best seen from above.
Changing photography exhibitions
MAMM shows rotating exhibitions of Russian and international photographers, with a record of more than a thousand exhibitions according to a guide, including names such as Alexander Rodchenko and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Each floor can hold a different show, so one ticket can cover several themes. Check the current exhibitions on the official site, since they change several times a year.
Tip: Check the exhibitions list before you go, since you can choose by theme or photographer.
Video art and new-media projects
The museum focuses on contemporary art connected to new technologies and shows media installations, video art and net art, with the halls fitted for projection and sound. These shows differ from classic photography and often use whole rooms. Some are interactive. Check whether any are labeled for adults only, and bring headphones if you like.
Tip: Allow extra time for video works, since they run in loops and reward longer viewing.
The Photobiennale
The museum organizes the Moscow Photobiennale every second year, in even-numbered years, according to a guide, with exhibitions at MAMM and other venues across the city. It is the museum's biggest recurring event and brings many visitors. If your trip falls in an even-numbered year, check the dates on the official site, since the festival's calendar varies.
Tip: Check the festival dates well in advance if you plan your trip around it.
Fashion and Style in Photography
In odd-numbered years the museum hosts the festival Fashion and Style in Photography, a second biennial event with exhibitions of fashion photography. It is a good moment for visitors interested in fashion. As with the Photobiennale, the venues and dates vary, so check the official site.
Tip: Check the festival's program on the official site, since the venues change.
The Rodchenko School and the public program
The Alexander Rodchenko School of Photography and Multimedia, opened in 2006, is part of the complex, and the museum holds lectures, film screenings, master classes and meetings with artists, mostly in Russian. Some events may be of interest to visitors who speak Russian. Check the schedule on the official site, and note that tours in English were available by prior arrangement in an older guide.
Tip: Ask about tours in English in advance, since they need prior arrangement.
Atmosphere
The museum feels light, quiet and a little austere: white walls, high ceilings, daylight from large windows and the soft glow of screens in darker rooms. Visitors are mostly young Muscovites, photographers and students, moving slowly and speaking quietly.
Weekday afternoons are calm, and evenings and weekends bring more visitors, especially for popular exhibitions and festival openings. The soundscape changes from room to room with video works. The Zachatyevsky Convent and the quiet Ostozhenka street outside give a contrast to the modern interior.
History of Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
The Moscow House of Photography was founded in 1996 as the first Russian museum institution devoted to photography, and the art historian Olga Sviblova has headed it since. In 2003 it was reformed into the Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow, to present contemporary art connected to new technologies, with video art, media installations and net art.
The Alexander Rodchenko School of Photography and Multimedia opened in 2006, named after the Russian classic of photography. A new museum building on Ostozhenka Street was built in the mid-2000s, after the old premises were reconstructed, and the museum continued its exhibitions during the work; one map listing gives 2010 as the year the building opened.
In 2016 the museum launched a non-profit site, History of Russia in Photographs, bringing together museum and private photographs made in Russia between 1860 and 1999. The museum organizes the Moscow Photobiennale in even-numbered years and the festival Fashion and Style in Photography in odd-numbered years. Dates and details should be checked against the museum’s official site, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified.
Tickets and Booking for Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
| Ticket | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard ticket | A budget price (₽) depending on the exhibition in a listing, a moderate price (₽₽) in an older guide; check the current price | Entry to the current exhibitions in the museum building. |
| Student and concession ticket | A budget price (₽) in an older guide; check the current price | A reduced rate with documents; the rules should be checked on the official site. |
| Tour in English | A upscale price (₽₽₽) in an older listing, by prior arrangement; check the current price | A guided tour for a group in English, which needs prior arrangement. |
Tickets. Tickets are sold at the museum’s ticket office and on the official site, which has a ticket link for each exhibition; one listing mentions advance registration, privilege tickets and payment by a cultural card for Russian residents. An older source said that admission was free on the third Sunday of the month, which was not verified. Rates for Russian citizens, students and concessions differ, so check the official site mamm-mdf.ru for all categories.
Payment. Cash in rubles is the safe option. Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself.
Plan and Book
Suggested Itineraries for Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
1.5 to 2 hours
Walk from Kropotkinskaya Metro along Ostozhenka to the museum, take the lift to the top floor and work down through the exhibitions, and finish with a coffee nearby.
Half day in Khamovniki
Visit the museum in the afternoon, walk past the Zachatyevsky Convent through the quiet streets of Khamovniki and continue toward Novodevichy Convent, following the Khamovniki and Novodevichy Convent Walking Itinerary.
Photography afternoon
See the exhibitions at MAMM, then walk to the Lumiere Brothers Gallery on Bolotnaya Embankment and the Gorky Park area for a second photography stop and a riverside walk.
How to Get to Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Take the Metro to Kropotkinskaya on Line 1, about 500 meters from the museum, and walk along Ostozhenka Street, about 7 minutes; Park Kultury is a longer walk. The museum is at Ostozhenka 16, near the Zachatyevsky Convent.
- On foot: the museum is also a walk from Prechistenka and from Gorky Park.
- By taxi: ask for Ostozhenka Street 16, the Multimedia Art Museum.
- Orientation: look for the white modern building on the street.
Accessibility
A listing says the museum has full wheelchair access and a toilet for people with disabilities, and another says all floors are reachable by lift; this was not verified on the official site, so check mamm-mdf.ru or call the museum before you go.
Food Nearby
The streets around Ostozhenka and Prechistenka have many cafes and restaurants, and the museum site mentions a cafe; the exact venues were not verified. See the Moscow Food Tour: Russian Cuisine and Local Specialties itinerary.
What to Bring
Bring a translation app for the Russian labels, headphones for video works, cash in rubles and a light layer.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
The museum facade on Ostozhenka
A white modern building among classical buildings on a quiet street, a contrast with the older neighborhood.
Best time: Morning light, before the crowds.
The atrium
A tall white atrium seen from the stairs with halls leading off it, where light and lines make clean compositions; check photography rules first.
Best time: Weekday afternoons, when it is quiet.
The Zachatyevsky Convent nearby
The convent's walls and church at a few steps from the museum, a contrasting old Moscow setting.
Best time: Autumn colors or soft morning light.
Ostozhenka Street
A tree-lined street of old mansions leading toward the Moskva River.
Best time: Early morning for empty pavements.
Photography Rules
Photography rules differ by exhibition and artist, and some works may not be photographed, so follow the signs and ask staff. Flash and tripods are generally not allowed in the galleries, and drones must not be flown over the center.
Family Suitability
Suitable for teenagers and older children interested in photography and art, though some exhibitions may contain adult themes, so check the exhibition description before you go. Labels are mostly in Russian. A listing says all floors are reachable by lift, which helps with strollers.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the exhibition list before you go, since the floors show different themes at the same time.
- Combine the visit with the Lumiere Brothers Gallery, since both are on the photography circuit.
- Check whether any exhibition has an age label, since some contain mature themes.
- Arrive early in the day for a quiet atrium, since evenings and weekends are busier.
- Plan your trip around the Photobiennale in even-numbered years if you like photography, and check the festival's dates in advance.
- Ask about tours in English well in advance, since they need prior arrangement.
Explore Nearby Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Sights near Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
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Metro stations near Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Kropotkinskaya Metro Stationabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Park Kultury Metro Stationabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Borovitskaya Metro Stationabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Ainaabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Multikulturaabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Nightlife near Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Rhythm & Blues Cafeabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Rule Taproomabout 1.2 km away (~20 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Library Hostel Moscowabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Maidens Hotel Moscowabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Russo-Balt Hotel Moscowabout 1.0 km away (~17 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Kievsky Railway Terminalabout 2.0 km away (~32 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
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FAQ: Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
What is MAMM?
A state museum of photography, video and new-media art on Ostozhenka Street, which grew out of the Moscow House of Photography.
Which Metro station is closest?
Kropotkinskaya on Line 1, about 500 meters and a walk of roughly 7 minutes.
Is the museum open every day?
It is open daily from 12:00 to 21:00 except Monday, according to the official site.
Is the Lumiere Brothers Gallery part of MAMM?
No. It is a separate photography gallery on Bolotnaya Embankment with its own ticket.
Is admission free on any day?
An older source mentioned the third Sunday of the month, which was not verified; check the official site.
Are exhibitions labeled in English?
Labels are mostly in Russian, so a translation app helps, and tours in English are available by prior arrangement.
When is the Photobiennale?
Every second year, in even-numbered years, according to a guide; check the official site for the current edition.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry cash in rubles; see the booking section for sanctions rules.
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