The Kolomenskoye estate

Kolomenskoye is a former Royal estate located in the southern part of Moscow. The estate borrowed its name from the ancient road leading to the town of Kolomna.

Not far from the centre of Kolomenskoye estate, there is the most ancient settlement on the territory of Moscow. This site known as Dyakovo Gorodishche is considered to be about 2.5 thousand years old.

The first mention of the village Kolomenskoye, which dates back from 1339, is found in the testament of the Moscow Grand Prince Ivan Kalita.

Among natural attractions of Kolomenskoye Park are apple orchards. The orchards, reconstructing the Tsar’s 17th century gardens and covering a vast part of Kolomenskoye Park, are ideal picnicking spots.

In winter there are far fewer visitors in the park and it looks even more impressive being dressed in white.

Kolomenskoye is one of the most favoured parks of Moscow citizens. The Park regularly hosts all kind of holidays and festivals.

Such a vast complex, might be cover by electric cart or by horse-drawn carriage with exciting audio tour on the way. Besides, tours within the museum’s water area are available during summer time.

In addition, visitors can do a costume photo shoot in the unique interiors of the Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Just choose one of the eight special costumes of Russian aristocracy created based on the paintings and sketches of the XVII century. Tickets are sold at the box office, located in the hall of the main entrance.

For those who want to spend some time in this quiet corner of the city, there is a three-star hotel right in the Kolomenskoye park. Website (Rus). Prices vary from 2000 to 5600 Rub per night.

Opening hours:

Park is open daily: May 1 to September 30 from 7.00 (7 am) to 24.00 (12 pm)
October 1 to April 30 from 8.00 (8 am) to 21.00 (9 pm)

Museums’ expositions are open daily, except Mondays:

From April 1 to September 30: Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, Sunday from 10.00 (10 am) to 18.00 (6 pm), Friday from 11.00 (11 am) to 19.00 (7 pm)

Ticket office opening hours: Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday – Sunday – from 9.45 (11:45 am) to 17.30 (5:30 pm), on Friday – from 10.45 (10:45 am) to 18.30 (6:30 pm).

From October 1 to March 31: Tuesday-Sunday from 10.00 (10 am) to 18.00 (6 pm).

Ticket office opening hours: on Tuesday-Sunday – from 9.45 (9:45 am) to 17.30 (6:30 pm).

Entrance fee:

Admission to the park is free.
Admission to the museums: from 50-350 rub.
On the 3rd Sunday of each month most museums of Kolomenskoye offer free admission to all.

To get to Kolomenskoye

Gps coordinates:
Latitude: 55°40′14.1″ N (55.670580);
Longitude: 37°40′10.1″ E (37.669477)

The park occupies a very big area and the main attractions are located at opposite ends of the park. The reconstructed palace of Tsar Alexei is situated closer to Kashirskaya station while the Ascension Church and the original Tsar’s courtyard are located not far from the Kolomenskaya Station.

1. Take the Metro to the Kolomenskaya Station. Then leave the station through the exit near the front of the train and follow signs for the museum reserve and the Orbit Cinema (Rus: Кинотеатр Орбита). There is a side entrance, left along Novinki street (Rus: ул. Новинки).
You can enter the park either from Bolshaya street (Rus: ул. Большая) or Andropova Avenue (Rus: Проспект Андропова).