Hermitage Garden in Moscow
The Hermitage Garden is one of the most beautiful historic gardens in the heart of Moscow — a perfect place to relax and stroll away from the city's bustle. It combines greenery with a cultural atmosphere, with theatres, cafés and spaces for events and concerts.
A bit of history
- The garden was opened in 1894 by the Russian businessman and patron Yakov Shchukin.
- It hosted Moscow's first public film screening with the Lumière brothers' projector in 1896 — one of the beginnings of cinema in Russia.
- The famous Moscow Art Theatre began here, and Anton Chekhov's plays such as The Seagull and Uncle Vanya were first staged here.
- Over the years the garden has hosted many international artists, musicians and opera stars.
What can you do there?
- Walk among the trees, roses and quiet green spaces
- See opera, theatre and concerts
- Enjoy the outdoor cafés in summer
- Take beautiful photos in one of Moscow's most romantic gardens
- Go ice skating in winter, when the garden turns into an open-air rink
Facts you may not know
- The garden was originally built on land used as a rubbish dump before it became one of the capital's best-known cultural destinations.
- It has three well-known theatres: the Hermitage Theatre, the Sfera Theatre and the Novaya Opera.
- Music, jazz festivals and art events take place here all year round.
How to get there
Address: 3 Karetny Ryad, central Moscow.
By metro: Chekhovskaya station is about a 5-minute walk away. You can also come from Tsvetnoy Bulvar or Pushkinskaya stations.
Tip for visitors
On your first visit to Moscow, combine the Hermitage Garden with a walk along Tverskaya Street and the historic areas nearby, then enjoy a cultural evening at one of the garden's theatres. It is not just a garden — it is an important part of the history of Russian art and theatre.
Entry is free, which makes it one of the best places in central Moscow to walk and relax. Cultural events and performances require separate tickets. If you would like to book tickets or learn which shows are on during your visit, contact us and we will help you choose and book.
