ENEA contains a number of pavilions dedicated to specific achievements in Russian science, industry, technology.Space industry is inextricably linked with the launch of Sputnik and the first flight into the starry sky, which is also proud of our country.Because it is understandable why the Space Museum at ENEA acquired importance of the largest institutions of our country and the world.
Saving history
rich past traditionally binds successive events the person has historically approached the space.In 1967, there was a foundation of the museum, and the first time it opened its doors in 1981. The giant rocket titanium inlet represents a qualitative technological breakthrough.The famous Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow?
ENEA gathered achievements of Russian cosmonautics.All who wish to touch history will witness the satellites and devices used in the study of the solar system, as well as samples of space technology.Fans of archival materials will be offered personal belongings, faleristics, a collection of graphics and much more.
Swipe preserved heritage
Location Museum in harmony with the monument "Conquerors of Space."It is a unique monument of the capital.The ideological purpose of the Museum takes us to the scientist-designer Sergei Korolev, and its opening is accustomed to the 20th anniversary of the legendary flight of Yuri Gagarin.
Space Museum at ENEA (photo attached) has a vast territory.Its area covers more than 8.5 thousand square meters.Almost half of them reserved for the main exposure.
Since 2006 began a three-year reconstruction.The main outcome was an increase in exhibition space.The museum has eight exhibition halls and even a cinema, which demonstrates documentaries.
main components
however, was updated exposition which significantly expanded.Today, museum visitors will see the richness of space rocket technology.The number of interactive exhibits were added various virtual simulators space station, docking and rendezvous, including a simulator for which you can feel like a pilot of the helicopter search.In the structure of the organization has an archive and research library.The average number of visitors more than 300 thousand people a year.
Space Museum at ENEA has a breadboard version of station "Mir", the main feature of which is its full-size scale.On "The World" is permitted to enter everyone.Nearby is the center of operations serving to observe the space station in real time.In the lobby there is an opportunity to buy "space food" in tubes that will undoubtedly create the right mood for the upcoming tour.
Public-public programs
Museum often takes part in various parades and forums.In June, an International Festival of Museums.Thousands of fans of space, including scientists, industry experts come from different parts of the world."Intermuseum-2015" took place in the category of studies.The aim of the educational program is a communion of schools and other educational institutions to interaction with the museum.The emphasis on the formation of interest in the space of students and others.
Also in June, held a special exhibition dedicated to the 60th anniversary of a major spaceport "Baikonur".In addition, annual competitions for the best museum worker guide that shows great professionalism and love of the museum staff to the work performed.
interesting for visitors
Today Space Museum at ENEA includes the main exhibition halls, divided by themes:
- "Creators of the space age."
- "Investigations of the moon and outer space."
- "Cosmic morning."
- "The history of the cosmos."
- "International Park".
- "House in orbit."
The museum presents models of automatic station Luna-1 and Luna-9 self-propelled apparatus Lunokhod, liquid rocket engine, "space" bathroom, bay starship and many other topical subjects.
Space Museum at ENEA can boast a particularly unique and valuable for the history of collections:
- fund of rare books and photographs, historical data and materials.
- Foundation layout space, samples of missile technology.
- special collection of space equipment.
- flight clothing collection.
- Fund personal belongings of Yuri Gagarin.
- memorial fund of the life and work of Sergei Korolev.
In addition, the museum is rich exhibition projects, open to the early 2000s.It is noteworthy that in their creation involved Spain, Germany and other countries.
similar Space Museum in Washington.However, many experts in one voice say that the Moscow museum of modern and more intense.And, of course, the same can be said all patriots fans of space subjects.
Space Museum at ENEA.Mode
This is a fascinating and interesting institution with joy opens the doors to its visitors every day except Monday, from 10 to 19 hours.Please note: on Thursday extended working hours to 21.00, but the ticket office closes half an hour earlier.
Museum Address: Prospect Mira, 111. The most convenient way to get to the metro station "VDNKh".Single entrance fee is 200 rubles.It also provides discounts.