News | May 21, 2012

Nocturnal Muscovites Stay Up For “Museum Night”

News | May 21, 2012

Over 900,000 Muscovites had their own night at the museum as Russia kicked off its “Museum Night” on May 19.  Museums and galleries opened extra late and held special events and exhibits during the night for Moscow locals and tourists.

The annual event was the largest yet as over 180 galleries, theaters, museums and private collections opened for the night festivities.  The State Treyakov Gallery, the Multimedia Art Museum, the Tsarisyno, Kolomenskoye and Ismailovo museums, the Retro Cars Museum, the Great Patriotic War Museum, the Museum of GULAG History, the Mayakocsky and Bulgakoc museums, the ARTPLAY Design Center and Modern Art Center “Vinzavod all participated in “Musuem Night,” which originated in Berlin in 1999.

Like Haute Living Moscow? Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @HauteLivingMag Want Haute Living Moscow delivered to your inbox once a week? Sign up for our newsletter.

Source: Voice of Russia

Photo Source: Wow Moscow

Related Articles

get the magazine

Subscribe to Haute Living

Receive Our Magazine Directly at Your Doorstep

Embark on a journey of luxury and elegance with Haute Living magazine. Subscribe now and have every issue conveniently delivered to your home. Experience the pinnacle of lifestyle, culture, and sophistication through our pages.

Exclusive

Haute Black Membership

Your Gateway to Extraordinary Experiences

Join Haute Black and unlock access to the world's most prestigious luxury events