Bunker-42 Cold War Museum
Бункер-42 на Таганке
A Cold War museum in a former Soviet nuclear-protected command post 65 metres underground. Visitors can join guided tours and take part in a simulated nuclear launch.
Bunker-42 lies beneath an ordinary building in the Taganka district. Built in the 1950s, it was a secret command post of the Soviet long-range aviation forces, designed to keep several hundred people working under nuclear attack. It is now a Cold War museum. Visitors descend a staircase about 18 storeys deep, and under the guidance of a tour guide they see the tunnels, communications rooms and a reconstructed set of Stalin's office. The visit ends with an interactive simulated nuclear launch. Sessions must be booked in advance, and English-language tours are less frequent. Tickets start at around 2,000 rubles (check the official website). Taganskaya metro station is about a 5-minute walk away. The visit is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Opening hours
About 10:00–22:00 (per tour times)
Nearby sights
- Zaryadye Park
- Saint Basil's Cathedral
- Tretyakov Gallery
- GUM Department Store
- Nikolskaya Street
- Moscow Metro
- Red Square
- Lenin's Mausoleum