Are you in Moscow for the World Cup and looking to make the most of your stay?
If you’re a lucky holder of a Fan ID you
can soak up the country’s history and culture for free, or at a
discount. The ID doesn’t only open doors to several museums and
galleries, it also lets you ride public transport for absolutely nothing
in the 11 host cities. Read on to find out more.
New Tretyakov Gallery (free)
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (2 tickets for the price of 1)
State Historical Museum (30 percent discount)
Free museums, guided tours, and parks
Apart
from discounts for football fans, some Moscow museums have free entry
days each month. For instance, the Museum of Cosmonautics, Darwin
Museum, House of Gogol, GULAG Museum, and Moscow Museum of Modern Art
open their doors for no cost during the third Sunday of every month.
The
Museum of Russian Icons, Bulgakov House, Moscow Metro Exhibit at
Vystavochnaya Station, Winzavod Contemporary Art Center, and Tchaikovsky
Moscow State Conservatory can also be visited for free.
In
addition, there are plenty of free guided walks available. Plus, there
are specially organized walking and bus tours for fans that can be
booked at special football shaped mobile tour booths located on
Triumfalnaya Square, Arbat street (near the Smolenskaya Metro), at the
start of Nikolskaya street, and near the glass dome in Zaryadye Park.
