Monino - tour to Central Air Forces Museum in Russia
Guided tour:
- for 1-2 per auto "Volga"
- for 3-20 per - minibus
- more then 20 per - bus
The Air Force Central Museum in Monino, Russia is located approximately 38 kilometers ( 23.5 miles) of Moscow in a lovely wooded area. It is the largest and best aviation museum in Russia. The museum was formerly known as The Russian Federation Air Force Museum and, prior to that, The USSR Air Force Museum.
The facility was an operational air base from 1932 until April, 1956. The museum was founded in 1958 and opened in 1960 on the original airfield location and inside the original airfield buildings.
The area was off-limits to civilians during the Soviet era so it has been neither easy to find nor easy to access. Advance permission to visit the museum is still required for non-Russian citizens. It is the finest Russian aviation museum in existence and will be the highlight of any enthusiast's visit.
The majority of aircraft are exposed to the harsh Russian weather. The museum has long been run by the Russian government and there was no legitimate means of making monetary contributions to the museum at the time. Many of the Russian aviation Design Bureaus (Tupolev, Ilyushin, Antonov, Mikoyan, etc.) have contributed exhibits and resources to the museum and its maintenance.
Despite these conditions, the aircraft are in good shape and most are sitting on the original tires they landed on, at the Monino airfield. This is a testament to the museum employees who have a great historical legacy to preserve.
Air Forces Museum open:
- Monday: 9:30AM - 5PM
- Tuesday: 9:30AM - 5PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 9:30AM - 5PM
- Friday: 9:30AM - 5PM
- Saturday: 9:00AM - 2PM
- Sunday: Closed
Museum Closed on official State Holidays.
