# Kremlin Armoury vs Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts

> Kremlin Armoury and Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts are two of Moscow's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed.

## Choose Kremlin Armoury if…
Choose Kremlin Armoury for Imperial Coronation Egg and Cap of Monomakh — admission is 1,000 RUB standard admission. Allow 1.5 hours.

## Choose Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts if…
Choose Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts for Blue Dancers and Self-Portrait — admission is 500 RUB standard admission. Allow 3–4 hours.

## Visiting both
Both are in Moscow. Their suggested visits (1.5 hours and 3–4 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Kremlin Armoury closes on Thursdays; Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts closes on Mondays.

- Kremlin Armoury: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/kremlin-armoury/
- Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/pushkin-museum/

Updated 2026-07-18. Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/compare/kremlin-armoury-vs-pushkin-museum/ — World Museum Guide.