The State Tretyakov Gallery is one of Moscow’s best-known art museums and a major institution devoted to Russian art. Its collection traces developments in painting, sculpture and other artistic forms across several centuries.
Origins of the collection
The gallery grew from the collection assembled by Pavel Tretyakov, a Moscow merchant and patron of the arts. His commitment to making Russian art accessible to the public helped establish a lasting cultural institution. The historic gallery complex is associated with Lavrushinsky Lane.
Highlights and different periods
The museum’s holdings include medieval icons, portraits, landscapes, historical paintings and works by artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Major names associated with the collection include Ilya Repin, Ivan Shishkin and Viktor Vasnetsov. Modern and contemporary works may be displayed at separate museum sites.
Before your visit
The Tretyakov Gallery operates more than one location, and exhibitions are not necessarily housed at the same address. Check which building contains the collection or exhibition you want to see, as well as ticket options and current opening hours.
