VDNH contains a number of pavilions dedicated toindividual achievements in Russian science, industry, technology. The space industry is inextricably linked with the launch of an artificial satellite of the Earth and the first flights into the starry sky, which our country is also proud of. It is therefore understandable why the Museum of Cosmonautics at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements acquired the significance of the largest institution in our country and the world.
Saving history
The rich past traditionally bindssuccessive events of how man historically approached space. In 1967, the museum was founded, and for the first time it opened its doors in 1981. A giant titanium rocket at the entrance symbolizes a qualitative technological breakthrough. What is famous for the Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow?
VDNH collected achievements of the national astronautics.Anyone wishing to touch the history will be able to personally see the satellites and devices used in the study of the Solar System, as well as samples of space technology. Lovers of archival materials will be offered personal items, items faleristiki, collections of graphics and much more.
Scope of the Preserved Property
The location of the museum is in harmony withmonument to the Conquerors of Space. It is a unique metropolitan monument. The conceptual design of the Museum relates us to design engineer Sergei Korolev, and his discovery has been accustomed to the 20th anniversary of the legendary flight of Yuri Gagarin.
The Museum of Cosmonautics at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements (photo is attached) has a huge territory. Its area occupies more than 8.5 thousand square meters. Almost half of them are reserved for the main exposition.
Since 2006, began a three-year reconstruction.The main result was an increase in exhibition space. The museum includes eight exhibition halls and even a cinema in which documentaries are shown.
The main components
However, there was an update of the exposure,which has noticeably expanded. Today, the museum visitor will see all the wealth of rocket and space technology. Various virtual space station simulators, docking and rendezvous, including a simulator, which you can feel like a pilot of a search helicopter, were added to the number of interactive exhibits. The structure of the organization has an archive and a scientific library. The average number of visitors exceeds 300 thousand people per year.
The Museum of Cosmonautics at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements has a model versionstation “Mir”, the main feature of which is its full-size scale. On the "World" is allowed to enter anyone. Nearby is the Flight Center, where it is proposed to observe the space station in real time. In the lobby there is an opportunity to purchase “space food” in tubes, which will undoubtedly create the necessary mood for the upcoming tour.
State-public programs
The museum often takes part in various shows.and forums. So, in June, the International Museum Festival took place. Thousands of space lovers, including industry scientists, come from all over the world. “Intermuseum-2015” was held in the subject of training sessions. The goal of the educational program is to introduce schools and other educational institutions to interact with the museum. Emphasis is placed on the formation of interest in space among students and others.
Also in June, a special exhibition was held,dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the large Baikonur cosmodrome. In addition, competitions for the title of the best museum worker-guide are held annually, which indicates great professionalism and love of the museum staff for their work.
Interesting for visitors
Today, the Museum of Cosmonautics at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements includes the main exhibition halls, divided by topics:
- “Creators of the space age”.
- “Explorations of the Moon and the Cosmos”.
- “Cosmic morning”.
- “History of the cosmos”.
- “International Park”.
- “House in Orbit”.
The museum presents models of automaticLuna-1 and Luna-9 stations, a self-propelled Lunokhod vehicle, a rocket liquid engine, a “space” bathroom, a compartment of a star ship and many other thematic subjects.
The Cosmonautics Museum at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements of the National Economy (VDNKh) can be proud of especially unique collections of history:
- The fund of rare photographs and books, archival data and materials.
- Foundation space models, samples of rocket technology.
- Collection of special space equipment.
- Collection of flight clothing.
- The personal belongings fund of Yuri Gagarin.
- Memorial funds about the life and work of Sergei Korolev.
In addition, the museum is rich in exhibition projects opened since the beginning of the 2000s. It is noteworthy that Spain, Germany and other countries participated in their creation.
A similar museum of astronautics is located inWashington However, many experts in one voice claim that the Moscow Museum is more saturated and modern. And, of course, the same can be said by all amateur patriots on a space theme.
Museum of Cosmonautics at ENEA. Operation mode
Это увлекательное и интересное учреждение с gladly opens the door to its visitors every day, except Mondays, from 10 to 19 hours. Please note: on Thursday, the working hours are extended until 9 pm, however, the ticket office closes half an hour earlier.
The museum address is 111 Mira Avenue. The most convenient way is to get to the VDNK metro station. The single cost of admission is 200 rubles. Discounts are also provided.
