The State Historical is the largest national museum in Russia. It has priceless exhibits of archeology, numismatics, houseware, weapons and works of decorative and applied art.
The Museum was built in 1875–1883, specifically for keeping the national treasury of Russia. We visited it by the end of June 2025, during our Summer vacations. We learned that this historical Museum was established on February 9, 1872, on the “highest permission” of Emperor Alexander II. Nowadays, it is considered the foundation date of the future State Historical Museum.
The idea of creating a museum of national history united many people — scientists, military men, artists, industrialists, statesmen, members of the royal family and ordinary citizens. Thanks to the participation of patrons and donors, the museum rapidly replenished its collection — Shchukin, Bakhrushin, Zabelin, Catoire de Bioncourt, Uvarov, Shcherbatov and many others donated their collections for the sake of a common cause, as presented in its official website.
Today the State Historical Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. Priceless exhibits of archeology, numismatics, ancient literature, weapons, works of fine and decorative arts are stored here. The museum’s collection is the most important source for studying the history and culture of Russia, the basis for the various exhibitions, educational and scientific work of the State Historical Museum.
These are photos of the items and pieces of artwork that captured my attention most while visiting it:
Marco Serrato 
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