Published on: 2026-09-30
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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On the International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on October 1, the city museums of the capital Department of Culture They will hold events for guests of the “silver” age. They can be attended by the whole family.
State Darwin Museum invites you to the traditional celebration “Senior Generation Day.” Entry is free for all pensioners upon presenting an ID.
The festive program will begin at 12:00 with registration and group formation. At 12:30, visitors will be welcomed to author-led tours of the exhibitions. The exhibition “From Claws to Hair Tips” will tell about the amazing properties of keratin — the protein that makes up horns, feathers, shells, and animal fur. The exhibition “From Poison to Medicine” will prove that familiar chamomile, nettle, and fly agaric can be both a dangerous toxin and a powerful remedy, while “White Fang” will reveal the secrets of the wolfdog — the hero of Jack London’s famous story. Guests will learn how these animals appear in nature and in captivity, how they differ from wolves and dogs, and the role sled dogs played in the exploration of the North. In addition to the exhibitions, visitors can join tours of the display. Two topics are available for selection: “Top 20 Exhibits of the Darwin Museum” and “In the World of Ancient Animals.”
For fans of country living and gardening, from 12:30 to 13:30 there will be a lecture “Autumn Chores.” A museum expert will share professional advice on harvesting, planting winter crops, garden care, and preparing the summer house site for winter. At 13:30, all participants will be invited to a tea party. At 15:00, guests will be able to explore the permanent exhibition on their own, and at 16:00 in the museum’s central hall, there will be an exciting 20-minute video tour “The Diversity of Life on Earth” exploring the most remote corners of the planet.
At 17:00 in The State Museum — cultural center “Integration” named after N.A. Ostrovsky will hold at the cultural center on Lazo Street an inclusive themed concert “Golden Age.” The program will unite participants of the project “Moscow Longevity» and creative groups of the cultural center. The artists will present vocal, musical, dance, and other themed performances specially prepared for the celebration.
City residents will be able to spend an autumn evening in a warm festive atmosphere, get acquainted with the work of the program participants, and support the performers. Admission is free.
In K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum At 14:30 and 16:30 there will be a guided tour of the greenhouse, which houses more than 300 plants of 228 species and varieties. Visitors will embark on a global botanical journey and get acquainted with the diversity of indoor flowers. The exotic collection includes tropical and subtropical plants, as well as carnivorous plants. Entry for guests of the “silver” age is possible with a free admission ticket, which is required pre-registration.
In addition, on the “Museum Moscow Online” platform Alexander Shilov Gallery will present the exhibition “Light of the Years Lived.” Visitors will see portraits of the older generation painted by Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation and People’s Artist of the USSR Alexander Shilov, an academician of the Russian Academy of Arts. His works represent the chronicle of the 20th and 21st centuries, told through the faces of those who built the country, defended it, and passed their invaluable experience to future generations.
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