Published on: 2026-08-24
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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The Moscow Transport Museum has prepared a rich program for the whole family on the last weekend of summer. On August 29 and 30, free events for children will be held at Pavilion No. 26 “Transport of the USSR” at VDNH. The kids can look forward to workshops, exhibition quests, as well as theatrical living rooms.
“On the last weekend of summer, the Moscow Transport Museum invites children and their parents to spend time together: to attend free workshops and performances at Pavilion No. 26 at VDNH. Such events help people of all ages get acquainted with the culture and history of the city’s urban transport. It is important for us not only to develop educational and enlightening projects but also to create more opportunities for joint family leisure,” noted the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.
On August 29, the lecture hall of Pavilion No. 26 “Transport of the USSR” will host a production of “Karlsson-on-the-Roof” based on the work of Astrid Lindgren. Young viewers will be introduced to the famous tamer of nuisances at home. It starts at 16:00. You’ll need registration.
On August 30 at 16:00, the play “Who Will Comfort Knut?” based on the tales of the Moomin trolls by Finnish author Tove Jansson will be presented. The one-man show will tell about the exciting adventures of the shy little Knut from Moominvalley. Registration is available at link.
“In the family lounges of the Moscow Transport Museum, young and adult visitors can not only learn something new but also spend quality time together. We create a space here for flights of imagination and creativity: we hold magical theatrical performances, game workshops, and engaging interactive activities. It is important to us that the museum becomes a place for relaxation and recharging, new discoveries and vivid impressions,” added Oksana Bondarenko, director of the Moscow Transport Museum.
In addition, creative workshops are planned in the lecture hall of the Moscow Transport Museum, where young visitors will learn to embroider, make a sleep mask, imagine what future transport will look like, and also create original animation. The full program is available at website of the museum.
The Moscow Transport Museum is an open urban space and research center where they answer the important question: what drives the capital? The collections include more than 350 examples of passenger and cargo cars, taxis, buses, trolleybuses, municipal service vehicles, bicycles, and motorcycles. The museum’s collection exhibits can be seen both at exhibitions and on the city streets.
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