Museum of Cosmonautics

It was a very fascinating museum. Seeing the spacecraft that had traveled to space and returned burned was incredibly impressive. The suits the astronauts wore back then, their personal belongings, and overall the technology used at that time were truly interesting

Learning and seeing the items on display was enough, but actual items belonging to Yuri Gagarian was another level. The museum privide extensive display of Russia space program. I leaned a lot from each of cosmonaughts' sacrifice throughout history. It's not a DC's air and space e museum but a charming space to visit to understand the struggle and heroes of making the program work.

Very interesting museum on the history of Russian space exploration from Yuri Gagarin to the present (our visit was in 2018). Fascinating structure with a future-oriented needle piercing the sky, very comprehensive material display and cringeworthy propagandistic poster of the Soviet era to provide a “flavor” of the space race political and historical framework.

This museum is very big and attractive specially for me that most of the time track the space station and astronomical events, beside that, this museum is not ancient and historical, it's high tech and modern comparing to other museum in the city. I watched very interesting objects, vehicles and instruments that before that I watched them in just photos and videos, some places in the museum takes human to the space and you think about living there as a scientist.

A fascinating and well-curated museum with many original artefacts from the history of space exploration. There’s so much to see and learn — from early spacecraft to personal items of cosmonauts. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in science, technology, or history. I do wish there were more English descriptions for international visitors and a better selection of souvenirs, as the current shop feels limited compared to the richness of the exhibits.

The monument is great and accessiblevia the stairs by the side of the museum for free. There are statues of cosmonauts a bit furtherat the park.

An extraordinary and immersive experience — a must-visit for anyone fascinated by space exploration. This museum holds the entire saga of the Russian cosmos: from the first dreams of Tsiolkovsky to the triumphs of Gagarin and beyond. You’ll walk among life-sized satellites, space suits worn in orbit, moon rovers, and the eerie beauty of Soyuz capsules scorched by re-entry. Interactive exhibits, archival footage, and rare documents bring the Cold War space race to life in a deeply human way. Even the architecture of the building carries a kind of cosmic poetry. Give yourself at least 4–5 hours — not just to see, but to feel, reflect, and connect with the ambition that once aimed for the stars. A truly unforgettable journey into the heart of human curiosity and courage.

Read some reviews that said it's OK, but just OK. The experience was very different. Firstly, it's super easy to get to, right by VDNKh station. Secondly, there are a number of original pieces that are amazing to see in person, from sputnik-1 to the Soyuz descent module and everything in between. This really is a must see if you're in Moscow - I would recommend the audio guide to get a full picture of what you're seeing (very cheap and very informative).