Hermitage Garden is a compact park on Karetnyy Ryad in central Moscow, with shaded paths, flowerbeds, fountains and benches. Its three theatres, including New Opera, bring concerts, plays and opera to the garden, while festivals add food, crafts and live entertainment, especially in summer. You can take a walk around the lake, rent a boat or let children use the playground. The garden is a good stop for a quiet break between city sights, though events can draw larger crowds.
A garden with a stage
Hermitage Garden became a place for public entertainment, with theatres, cafés and summer pavilions. The site was taken over by merchant Ya. V. Shchukin in 1894, and the garden opened that year. It later became known for performances as well as its paths and green spaces.
Russian opera singers Fyodor Chaliapin, Leonid Sobinov and Antonina Nezhdanova performed on the garden’s stage. Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff also conducted an orchestra there.
Theatres and outdoor events
Three theatres are located in the garden: New Opera, Sphere and Hermitage. Their programme includes opera, plays, concerts and other performances. The garden also hosts festivals, including events focused on food and crafts, and concerts are especially frequent in summer.
Outdoor entertainment can include dance evenings and live music. If you want a quieter walk, check whether an event is taking place before you go; festivals can bring a larger crowd.
Paths, lake and family facilities
The garden’s paths pass flowerbeds, fountains, shaded areas and benches. A walking route circles the lake, where boats are available to rent. Families can use the playground, and the grounds also include facilities for sports such as tennis, basketball and volleyball.
The garden is on Karetnyy Ryad in Moscow’s Tverskoy district. Its compact size makes it a straightforward place to pause for a walk or spend time outdoors between visits elsewhere in the city.
FAQ
Where is Hermitage Garden in Moscow?
It is at 3 Ulitsa Karetnyy Ryad, in central Moscow’s Tverskoy district.
What can you see at Hermitage Garden?
The garden has flowerbeds, fountains, shaded paths, a lake and three theatres: New Opera, Sphere and Hermitage.
Are there performances at Hermitage Garden?
Yes. The theatres host opera, plays and concerts, and the garden also holds festivals and other outdoor events.
Can you rent a boat at Hermitage Garden?
Yes. Boats can be rented on the lake.
