Automobiles of the World (Motors of October) is the largest automobile museum in Moscow according to his owner Dmitry Oktyabrsky. It was his surname that made the choice of the second name of the museum, and not historical events.
About 3,000 exhibits are presented on the renovated area of 7,000 m², 150 of which are four-wheeled vehicles.
For convenience, all the halls are divided into thematic sections, decorated in the spirit of the respective era. Here you can get acquainted with samples of Soviet classics, European luxury, American style, English chic, sports spirit.
There are also interactive platforms that allow you not only to admire the model you like, but also to touch it. And the most dedicated lovers of retro technology can even go home in a car they like – the museum also sells exhibits.
The pride of the museum:
- Rare 1912 sports Benz. This is the oldest car on display.
- Isotta Fraschini Tipo-8 – a symbol of the wealth and luxury of the 1920s.
- American Cadillac 370 series with the V-12 engine.
- An example of aerospace style in the automotive industry – De Ville sedan, model of 1963.
- The Porsche Carrera 4 has a recognizable design.
- Sporty performance and a high level of comfort are introduced in the Jaguar XJ-S.
Soviet models are also exhibited in all their diversity: GAZ-12 ZIM, a native of the Serpukhov plant SMZ S-ZA, Zaporozhets, GAZ M-20 Pobeda, GAZ-13 Chaika, Ministerial Volga, “Zhiguli-2103”.
Along with full-fledged cars, stands with miniature copies are also available.
Working hours: daily, 10:00–21:00.
Tickets: Entrance ticket on weekends and weekdays costs – 1000 rubles. Pensioners, students, large families and children from 3 to 10 years old have benefits.
Address: Samokatnaya st., 4/34, Moscow. Nearest metro: Ploshchad Ilyicha, Rimskaya, Kurskaya.
See also other transport museums of Moscow:
Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of cars and military equipment
