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Moskvarium

Area

At Moscow's VDNKh complex, the Moskvarium is a large aquarium and marine centre showcasing public tanks, themed exhibits and scheduled presentations popular with families.

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Moskvarium essentials

Address: Moskvarium (Moscow Oceanarium), VDNKh/Prospekt Mira area, Moscow, Russia
Website: moskvarium.ru
Hours: Daily 10:00am-8:00pm (check website for seasonal variations)
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Moskvarium

Moskvarium is an indoor attraction and is practical to visit any time of year; weekdays outside school holidays are less crowded.

All year (indoors)
January-December · Indoor climate controlled
Being an indoor aquarium, Moskvarium is visitable year-round; crowd levels depend on holidays and weekends.
Weekdays outside school holidays
September-November, February-May · Indoor
Quieter and easier access to exhibits and feeding shows.

Weather & Climate near Moskvarium

Climate

Moskvarium's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (666 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 64 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -10° - -5° -13° 45 mm overcast 96% 3.4 m/s 0.0 low 7.6h
February Poor -10° - -4° -12° 34 mm overcast 96% 3.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.4h
March Poor -5° - 2° -5° 29 mm overcast 93% 3.1 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 2° - 11° 4° 35 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.0h
May Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 48 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.2 m/s 1.1 high 16.0h
June Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 80 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 17.1h
July Very Good 14° - 23° 19° 85 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 16.6h
August Good 12° - 21° 17° 77 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.6 m/s 1.0 moderate 14.8h
September Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 65 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.9 m/s 0.5 moderate 12.6h
October Poor 2° - 8° 2° 62 mm overcast 89% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.3h
November Poor -4° - 1° -6° 56 mm overcast 94% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 8.1h
December Poor -8° - -3° -11° 50 mm overcast 96% 3.7 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Moskvarium

Moskvarium is located at VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) in northeastern Moscow. Reachable by Metro (VDNKh station) and local buses; follow signs within the exhibition area to the aquarium entrance.

Tips for Visiting Moskvarium

  • Book tickets in advance for popular exhibits or seasonal shows.
  • Check the daily feeding schedule for the aquarium's large marine enclosures if interested in timed displays.
  • Allow 2-3 hours for a full visit including the dolphin/penguin areas and IMAX-style presentations.