🇷🇺 Moscow's VDNKh Space Museum 🚀

🛰️ Everyone knows Russia has made outstanding contributions to space exploration and aviation technology! From the first artificial satellite to spacewalks, the USSR achieved 7️⃣ space firsts‼️ As pioneers of cosmic discovery, this museum is a must-visit for space enthusiasts! ✨🌌 🛸 The museum is located at the base of the 99-meter-tall Monument to the Conquerors of Space (built in 1964). Opened in 1981, it houses over 50,000 exhibits! 🏛️💫 🚀 Museum of Cosmonautics 🚗 How to get there: Metro Line 6️⃣, VDNKh Station (Exit 1️⃣) 🎫 Ticket price: 380₽ (on-site purchase) 🕑 Visit duration: ~1 hour ⏰ Opening hours: Closed Monday Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun: 10:00–19:00 Thu/Sat: 10:00–21:00 🔭 This is one of the world's largest science and technology history museums! Since 1981, it's become one of Russia's most visited museums. 🏆 🔮 First, you'll see actual satellites that carried animals (dogs, mice, etc.) into space and returned! 🐕🐭 Then, meet Belka & Strelka—the famous space dogs preserved as specimens! The museum displays real satellites, models, spacesuits, astronaut food, and other fascinating artifacts. 🥫👨‍🚀 🧑‍🚀 The star exhibit? The Vostok-1 spacecraft that carried Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space (April 12, 1961), plus his original spacesuit! 🚀👨‍🚀 There are also rare video materials about Gagarin—a must-see for space lovers! 📽️💖 #MoscowMuseum #MoscowAviationMuseum #SpaceMuseum #MoscowLife #MoscowAviationInstitute #CosmonauticsMuseum #MoscowTravel #VDNKh #MoscowVDNKh #Moscow