Hello everyone!
I recently visited the Russian Impressionism Museum over the winter, and I'm excited to share my thoughts with you. The museum is quite large, spanning three floors: 1, 2, and 3. On the first floor, you'll find the coat check and ticket booths. It's where the journey begins.
As I understood, the exhibits change frequently, and currently, until January 21, there's an exhibit called 'Author Unknown.' I was curious to see what it had to offer.
Each painting has a helpful description plaque nearby, which really adds to the overall experience.
I was surprised to see such an interpretation of a famous poet and translator. The portrait is a bit too thin, and the expression looks gaunt.
Something caught my eye - the shadows were changing in a way that added depth to the painting.
Shadows were changing:
I visited the museum on Sunday, and it was packed. If you want to participate in all the activities without a wait, it's better to go on a weekday when it opens, just like everywhere else.
What a beautiful woman:
After that, the kids kind of lost interest in the next activity, and I was finally able to get a closer look:
I also spotted another game in the same hall, and it really caught my eye. Here, I built a little house, and it was so much fun!
I still had some details left to figure out. Next up, I had to guess what the object was:
I got one right away, and I'm pretty sure I got two out of two. There are even magnifying glasses so you can take a closer look at how the artwork was created.
And then there are tactile artworks, which is great for people with visual impairments:
I'm really into vibrant and rich artworks, and these definitely deliver.
I was curious about the number of photos by unknown authors.
Just click on the photo to read it - you can make them bigger if you want.
Next, I took the elevator up to the second floor.
There were significantly fewer people here:
It's also worth noting that the first and third floors are hosting art classes for kids, so the parents are either nearby or watching the paintings, which is why there are so many people.
You can listen to the story behind this painting by removing this headphone and holding it up to your ear - it's a short, 5-minute narrative, but it's really interesting.
My morning routine looks something like this:
? I think so, especially if you've got two kids and a cat!
Here's a sneak peek at what this story is all about:
It's also available in tactile format for visually impaired readers:
What surprised me most about the sculptor's story? Well, quite a few things, actually!
He didn't read books because he believed you should think for yourself, not rely on pre-made storylines.
You can catch a whiff of the great outdoors by popping the lid on this little guy.
Here's a link to check out something cool.
What a beautiful fall landscape!
Next, I headed up to the third floor on the elevator and stumbled into a cafe. I'll share some photos with prices:
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So, let's talk about the 3rd floor:
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I really loved this museum - it's super modern, and there are tons of activities for both kids and adults. I actually visited yesterday, January 14th.
PROS AND CONS :
It's really interesting
It's super educational
There's a cafe
The exhibit features artwork from all around the world
There are tons of activities for kids
There's a lot of interactive stuff
It's wheelchair accessible
The museum's design is sleek and modern
They have these little scent dispensers near the artwork
Not a single thing - I think the extra cost (around 300 rubles) is totally worth it for the perks, like the scent dispensers, the wooden building blocks, the tactile game, the augmented reality thing, the magnifying glasses, the colorful signs, and the shadow game with the kids.
VERDICT: I'm giving it 5 stars and I highly recommend checking it out!
Thanks for reading, friends!