Naval Museum of the Northern Fleet
Военно-морской музей Северного флота
A naval museum telling the history of Russia's Northern Fleet, with ship models, weapons, medals and documents on the Arctic convoys.
The museum is in the northern part of the city and presents the Northern Fleet's history from the era of Peter the Great to the present. Exhibits include the WWII Arctic convoys (the PQ convoys), submarine forces, nuclear submarine models, artillery, and many artifacts and medals. There is also an outdoor area displaying naval guns. It is very appealing to military history enthusiasts, and some guided tours require advance booking. It is usually open Wednesday to Sunday. Tickets cost about 200–300 rubles, and it is about a 15-minute taxi ride from the city center.
Opening hours
Wednesday–Sunday, about 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Murmansk Oceanarium
- Alyosha Monument
- Semyonovskoye Lake
- Church of the Saviour on Waters & Lighthouse Memorial
- Murmansk Regional Museum of Local Lore
- Murmansk Regional Art Museum
- Five Corners Square
- Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin