The New Tretyakov Gallery sits on Krymsky Val in Muzeon Park, Moscow, and focuses on Russian art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Its collection spans the avant-garde, socialist realism, the severe style and later art, alongside changing exhibitions. The spacious galleries occupy a modernist building known for its Soviet Brutalist design. Plan your visit around a floor or exhibition rather than trying to cover everything; free audioguides in several languages and room-by-room wall texts can help you explore at your own pace.
A collection of modern Russian art
The New Tretyakov Gallery presents art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Its collection covers Russian avant-garde work, socialist realism, the severe style, underground art and more recent movements. The range gives you several ways to follow changes in Russian art, but the gallery’s scale makes it difficult to take in everything in one visit.
Exhibitions change, so check what is on before choosing how to spend your time. The permanent collection and temporary exhibitions can have separate tickets. A ticket for one temporary exhibition may also include entry to others, but confirm the current arrangements when booking.
Planning a visit through the galleries
The exhibitions are spread across multiple levels. The permanent collection is on the top floor, while temporary displays are on lower levels. Pick a floor or a specific exhibition as your focus, then leave time to look closely rather than hurrying through the rooms.
Free audioguides are available in several languages and provide detail about the artworks. If you prefer to explore without one, room texts offer information about the works and their context. The building also has recreation areas and a courtyard, giving you places to pause between galleries.
The building and visitor facilities
The gallery occupies a modernist building whose Soviet Brutalist architecture is part of the visit. Inside, the varied interiors and thoughtfully arranged halls create distinct settings for the exhibitions. The museum opened its first exhibitions in 1986.
A café in the hall and a canteen serve visitors, and the museum shop sells art books and gallery merchandise. The gallery is in Muzeon Park, where you can continue your visit among the park’s outdoor sculptures.
FAQ
How long should I spend at the New Tretyakov Gallery?
Allow about two to three hours. The collection is extensive, so focusing on a floor or exhibition can help you use your time well.
What kind of art is at the New Tretyakov Gallery?
The gallery presents Russian art from the 20th and 21st centuries, including avant-garde, socialist realist, severe-style, underground and more recent work.
Are audioguides available?
Free audioguides are available in several languages. Room texts provide information about the artworks as another option.
Are tickets for the permanent and temporary exhibitions the same?
They can be separate. A ticket for one temporary exhibition may include entry to other temporary displays, so check the current ticket details before your visit.
