From April 18 to May 31, 2025, Moscow will traditionally host the Days of Historical and Cultural Heritage. During these days, hundreds of different events will be organised in the city, timed to coincide with two dates ­– the International Day for the Protection of Monuments and Historic Sites (April 18) and the International Museum Day (May 18).

Moscow has been organising the Days of Historical and Cultural Heritage for quite a long time – since 2000. At first, however, it was only possible to visit the sites, which were closed to the public on normal days, on April 18 and May 18, i.e. directly on the days when the International Day for the Protection of Monuments and Historic Sites and the International Museum Day are celebrated. But interest in the tours was so high that the idea of expanding the open days arose. As a result, they gradually stretched for a month and a half. Thus, for six weeks, the city will host a series of events timed to coincide with historical and cultural heritage days. The list of events that take place during this time is diverse. Muscovites and guests of the capital will have the opportunity to visit historical estates, renowned houses and palaces, see theatre performances, concerts and street performances, take part in lectures and conferences on the themes of cultural diversity and preservation of cultural heritage, poetry evenings and open classes, quests and master classes free of charge.

The programme includes about 300 monuments of Moscow antiquity, with the architecture of which one can get acquainted during excursions, lectures and master classes. In total, more than 600 events are scheduled.

Detailed information and schedule of the events: https://um.mos.ru/excursions/

Museum Collection regularly organises highlight tours and thematic tours. In addition, there is a center organizing public lectures in the museum. Lectures are held on Thursdays and start at 6 pm.

Visitors can sign up for a tour or lecture on the website of the museum Collection in the ‘Contact Information’ section.
Registration for tours and lectures opens daily at 13:00 on weekdays.