Published on: 2026-10-03
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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On October 22, the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will open the exhibition “CultScience XVIII. The Age of Enlightenment in Private Collections of Russia.” The exhibition will be held in eight halls of the Grand Palace, each dedicated to the history of the development of natural sciences and art during the Age of Enlightenment. This was reported by Natalya Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.
“Visitors will be able to see more than a thousand exhibits from 19 private collections, many of which have never been displayed before. These are antique books, porcelain items, household objects, and, of course, devices and instruments that enabled scientific discoveries,” noted Natalia Sergunina.
One of the halls will tell about humanity’s aspiration to explore the aerial and outer space. Here, visitors will be able to examine images of the first aerostats and telescopes through which scientists of that time observed the movement of celestial bodies. In two other halls, a collection of rare editions will be presented, including Mikhail Lomonosov’s “Russian Grammar,” copybooks, primers, and educational manuals.
A separate room was allocated for displaying exquisite porcelain pieces, which became especially popular in the 18th century. In another, there will be showcases with minerals and rocks such as azurite, malachite, rose quartz, and tiger’s eye. Their study influenced the development of many fields, including medicine and art.
The exhibition will be complemented by samples of navigation instruments, antique clock mechanisms, and devices for listening to music — from jewelry boxes to automatons.
In the interactive zones, guests will be invited to feel like explorers and immerse themselves in the world of science, get acquainted with the design of the first balloon models and the principles of various mechanical drives.
The exhibition will run until mid-October 2027. You can purchase tickets online using the service “Mosbilet”.
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