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Virtual Car Museums Offer Online Adventures for Automotive Enthusiasts

Take a trip to these virtual car museums from the comfort of your own home.

Staying home through the Coronavirus pandemic has meant missing out on many things. With car shows, automotive events, group drives, and other gatherings canceled, as a car lover, you may be feeling a bit of an automotive void in your life. Even trips to the local car dealership has been on hold for many of us. So where can you get your car fix, when you finally tire of looking at the old standbys in your garage? We’d recommend taking a dive into the world of virtual car museums.

Virtual Car Museums: Highlighting History & Showcasing Cars In All-New Ways

Unfortunately, with the pandemic, many car museums around the world are closed, but, luckily, enthusiasts have the next best option. Virtual car museums offer the luxury of all the museum’s top-of-the-line displays and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.

We looked for museums you could go through virtually, rather than simply scrolling through pictures. We also picked museums with a wide array of displays with many interesting and one-of-a-kind makes and models. So sit back, relax, and start exploring!

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Mercedes-Benz Virtual Museum

Located in Stuttgart, Germany, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is nine levels of impressive architecture and Mercedes-Benz history. And now you can experience all the luxury of this impressive museum from the comfort of your own home. Start your virtual tour at the historic cars exhibit — be sure to visit both the Legendary Car section and the Collectors Car section. Here, you’ll find the very first model designed by Daimler and Benz in the 19th century.

As you go through the virtual tour, you will learn about all the innovations made by Mercedes-Benz from its beginnings in 1926 to the present day. On your tour, you’ll discover how Mercedes-Benz has excelled in creating emission-free cars such as its C-350 model. And check out all the incredible race cars it has built over the years from their iconic 1930s grand prix cars to their sleek endurance racers built for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. See if you can spot some of the more unique Mercedez-Benz models like the 1893 Benz Vis-a-Vis, the Mercedes-Benz O 10000 bus, and the hydrogen-fuel-cell powered 2010 Mercedes-Benz B-class F-CELL.

This is one of the more jaw-dropping virtual car museums out there. The museum boasts 160 historically significant vehicles, and any car lover will enjoy this immersive experience. The virtual tour is available to you on both your desktop computer and your mobile device. Mercedes-Benz also offers a guided tour if you are not sure where to start.

Honda Collection Hall

Virtual Honda Collection Hall

Though Motegi, Japan might be a bit far to travel, don’t pass up the wonders of the Honda Collection Hall. Thanks to the museum’s 360-degree virtual tour, you can enjoy the museum from the comfort of your own home. The museum has the largest collection of all of Honda’s best makes and models, with over 300 vehicles on display in this three-story museum

Through the tour, you’ll learn about Honda’s history as you virtually walk through the extensive collection of cars, motorcycles , race cars, and much more. On the second floor, you’ll see a collection of Honda’s best car, motorcycle, and power vehicles including Honda’s rare S500 (Honda’s first sports model from 1963) and their more well-known models like the Prelude, NSX , and Civic. The second floor also focuses on the history of the companies success in the Japanese market.

When you move up to the third floor, you’ll get to explore Honda’s racing side. The two exhibits on this floor showcase Honda’s devotion to high-speed race machines—both two and four-wheel varieties. On the one side, you can explore Honda’s storied history in motorcycle racing. And on the other, peruse the many makes and models of race cars Honda has manufactured over the years including one of their more iconic pieces — one of the McLaren-Hondas driven by Ayrton Senna.

Porsche Museum

Porsche Virtual Car Museum

The Porsche Museum is physically located just up the road from the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. But you don’t have to make the trip to Stuttgart to enjoy some classic Porsche builds as you can access this virtual museum right on Porsche’s website.

The virtual tour covers 5,600 square meters with 80 iconic Porsche models that have helped define the brand’s history. Some of the models on display that you will likely recognize include the original Beetle, 911s, and 917s. And be sure to look for the equally iconic although more rare Porsche Type 64, 356, and 550. For racing fans, the museum also features some of Porsche’s 24 Hours of Le Mans vehicles, part of their racing legacy.

And what better way to end your virtual tour than by popping into the Porsche AR Visualizer. This augmented reality app allows Porsche fans to customize the Porsche of their dreams. Because in virtual reality, there are very few limits.

Henry Ford Museum

Henry Ford Virtual Car Museum

The Henry Ford Museum is located next to Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, but you can see it all from your computer. This unique tour does more than simply showcase Ford’s best cars. It also shows the history of the automobile through Henry Ford’s eyes. Learn about the trials and tribulations faced by Ford and the successes of other car manufacturers at the time.

From the website, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a plethora of displays. As you scroll down the page, click any displays that catch your eye to view the virtual display. Using Google indoor mapping, the museum brings each display to life in 360-degrees giving you an up-close and personal view. Check out some of Ford’s most iconic models such as the Ford Lincoln Continental, Tucker 48, Concord Coach, Kaiser Traveler, and so much more.

With its mix of classic cars and history, this museum has nearly everything a car lover and car historian desires. Until you can make the trip out to Michigan, you’ll have to settle for the next best thing and view it virtually — which is still a pretty good alternative.

Land Cruiser Heritage Museum

Land Cruiser Heritage Virtual Museum

The world’s largest Land Cruiser museum, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, can be explored on your computer. This virtual tour features one of the biggest collections of Toyota Land Cruisers. The Land Cruiser is one of the best selling models Toyota has ever had.

Once on the virtual tour, you’ll see more than 70 varieties of the Land Cruiser in a large warehouse space. Some of the models on display are the BJ, which was developed for the Japanese armed forces, and a late-model and limited-edition 70-series. One of the main goals of the museum is to acquire and display all of the models of the Land Cruiser ever produced — which would be over 100 models. Some other models you can find are the 1953 Toyota Jeep BJT and a 2020 Heritage Edition 200 Series.

If you are a fan of the Land Cruiser, this virtual museum is perfect for you. You can even explore the first Land Cruiser sold in the United States and the first (and only) Land Cruiser to be on all seven continents!

Explore these Awesome Virtual Car Museums

As more states begin to soften guidelines around social distancing and COVID-19 closures, many car museums are beginning to reopen. While many may soon be open, others will remain closed for the near future. We know you want to visit these museums in person one day to see these magnificent cars. But for right now, you’ll have to enjoy these marvels virtually, from the comfort and safety of your own home.

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Whether you're a Corvette or a Ferrari fan, virtual tours of car museums have you covered

by Cristian Gnaticov

Many have been fighting boredom the best way they could these past few weeks as most countries are promoting social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic .

Several automakers have come to the rescue with a generous proposal of paper templates, coloring books, board games and so on to help pass the time for petrol heads. But as Top Gear listed recently, there are other ways to make the time fly, so why not sit back and relax while taking a virtual tour of several car museums.

Henry Ford Museum

The Henry Ford Museum in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn is one of the most famous in the country. Before the pandemic, it received over 1.7 million visitors each year. It has a generous selection of vehicles, as well as trains, planes and others, and to visit it, you will have to click on this link .

Corvette Museum

If you’re a fan of what is arguably one of the most popular American sports cars in history, the Chevrolet Corvette, then you can spend as much as you want touring the 80 models on display at the Corvette Museum, and here’s the link to it .

McLaren Technology Center

Do you prefer something more contemporary that has an exotic flair? Perhaps the McLaren Technology Center, in Woking, England, could be what you were looking for. There are quite a few cars on display, from road-legal to full-blown racers, and you can start your virtual tour here .

Honda Collection Hall

Want to pay a visit to the Land of the Rising Sun? The Honda Collection Hall , in Motegi, Japan, has more than 300 products for you to delve into, with the display including the usual cars and motorcycles, as well as several racers.

Mercedes-Benz Museum

The first patented car belongs to Mercedes and dates back to 1886. It can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Museum , in Stuttgart, Germany, which should keep you glued to the screen for a few hours. The exhibition stretches to no less than 9 levels and has a lot of cars and racers, but be careful which one you fall for, because it might be worth millions in today’s market.

Enzo Ferrari Museum

The Museo Enzo Ferrari, as the Italians call it, is found in Modena (not to be confused with the one in Maranello), and it’s a must-visit for any car enthusiast. They can do so at this link from the comfort of their homes.

Lamborghini Museum

Do Lambos get your heart racing more than Ferraris? Well, the Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese is the place where you can admire the Miura, Countach, LM002 and others, in addition to the modern Huracan and Aventador.

Horacio Pagani Museum

Pagani doesn’t have a long history of making cars, but it does produce some of the finest exotics out there and it too has a museum that you can visit here .

Porsche Museum

For the Porsche Museum , you will have to return to Stuttgart and check out the generous display of cars, which also includes some iconic models from the past, as well as several concepts.

What’s that we hear –  you still didn’t get your fix? Here’s a link list to a dozen more virtual museums compiled by Motortrend .

Toyota Museum

The Mullin Automotive Museum

Audi Forum Ingolstadt

Petersen Automotive Museum

GM Heritage Center

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Ford Piquette Plant

Volvo Museum

BMW Museum at BMW Welt

The Blackhawk Museum

The LeMay Museum

The Nethercutt Museum

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How to visit a Virtual Car Museum from Home

January 11, 2021 By Gauge Magazine

Popular programs use cutting-edge augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technology to provide users with a realistic experience – without the cost or risk associated with taking an in-person excursion.

Using a VR car simulator – or just your mobile phone – you can see the ins and outs of your favorite auto attractions around the world. Popular car museums have utilized 360-degree video and photography , interactive webcam tours, and virtual Q&As to provide remote guests with an immersive experience.

Visit your favorite car museums and historic sites , without leaving home. Read on to learn how.

Lane Motor Museum

Those who are looking for something with a quirky twist, this Nashville-based car museum has the perfect mix of classic and eclectic models.

This spot is home to some of the world’s most unique , and downright weird, cars that have been produced over the years. If you want to experience a real-life Toon Town, this is the museum for you. 

In addition to being fun for adults, this is the ideal attraction for kids. They provide a variety of child-friendly exercises and activities to keep the whole family in the loop.

The Lane Motor Museum is the top spot for people who want to experience something a bit different from the mainstream luxury market. To access this virtual tour, click here for more information.

Louwman Museum

If you’ve ever wanted to take a trip to the Netherlands to see these classic car and coach collections, it’s easier than ever with this VR-based tour .

The Louwman car Museum is based in The Hague, and houses much of the nation’s most impressive and unorthodox historic vehicles. This venue highlights classic models , so it’s the perfect spot for those who want to take a step back in time

Mercedes-Benz Museum

We’re all familiar with the trademark tripoint, and this car museum is the perfect getaway for lovers of this iconic German brand. Mercedes-Benz is, without a doubt, a leader in the auto industry and has been for decades. 

The Mercedes-Benz Museum digitally features a walk through the brand’s history , starting with its inception in 1886. Additionally, guests can take a peek into the retailer’s plans for the future , featuring prototype development tours and more than 1,500 total exhibits that can be accessed on demand. 

The virtual tour is more expansive and accessible than ever before, and guests can visit this massive online venue on their own terms. Auto enthusiasts and collectors alike have a lot to gain from this virtual experience.

Marconi Automotive Museum

California’s own “Orange Coast” has been a mainstay in the auto industry for nearly a century, as a home to many roadshows and a popular car museum that attracts visitors from around the world.

Those who are still staying home, or who live in regions impacted by quarantine measures, can still enjoy a day on the town in the sunny OC. The Marconi Automotive Museum is a sports car lover’s paradise , and the ideal place to learn more about some of the fastest models that have ever hit the pavement. 

Consumers who are looking for an affordable and flexible getaway can take advantage of the museum’s online tour for an at-home escape.

Porsche Museum

The second German luxury manufacturer on this list doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the virtual experience. The Porsche car Museum is another leading organization that is offering a virtual online version of their quintessential exhibits.

The Porsche Museum also offers periodic free and discounted entry. Visit their website to keep an eye out for upcoming deals. 

We might be stuck at home, but auto enthusiasts don’t have to neglect their hobby. Take a trip through one of these virtual tours for a safe and affordable digital experience.

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Located in Naples, Florida, the Miles Collier Collections of more than one hundred fine automobiles, housed at Revs Institute, in its own words, is “a curated assemblage of the most profound and rare automotive resources and innovations of our time, professionally preserved and authentically restored to their original build standards.”

Combining cars from the former Briggs Cunningham collection with those assembled by Miles Collier over several decades, the resulting display is acknowledged as one of the finest car collections in the world.

The collection encompasses a world-class array of competition Porsches, which share space with examples of every Cunningham ever built. Sports and racing cars are predominant, with a Mercedes-Benz W154, a Grand Prix Delage, a Mercer Raceabout, two Ford GT40s, a Ferrari 250LM, and a Corvette Grand Sport, to name just a few, along with a Duesenberg J, a Figoni-bodied Delahaye 135M, an Alfa Romeo 8C 2900, a Chrysler Airflow, a Bugatti Type 55 — and so much more.

There’s also a world-renowned library and historic photograph collection.

After being closed to the public since last March due to Covid-19, Revs Institute reopened on February 25th with limited visitation. Tickets are available via the website, which allow visitors to tour the museum in small groups of thirty people

But if you can’t get to the museum itself, there’s a new, very exciting and involving way to participate.

Revs Institute has painstakingly developed a state-of-the-art mobile app that allows visitors to see the museum and all its cars virtually – down to the smallest interior details. The new Revs app is available now online for free at the App Store or Google Play.

Immerse yourself into an automobile collection like no other with Revs new iOS and Android app.

Carl Grant, who joined Revs Institute last July says, “It’s been my mission to bring awareness of the museum and Revs Institute to a global audience. Covid accelerated this development. Even if you lived locally, because we were closed, we still wanted people to engage with the collection and benefit from all the things you can do here, on a virtual level.”

Revs Institute’s app is designed for Android devices as well as iOS devices (iPad and iPhone). Some content is shared between the website and the app. There’s a detailed guide to every car that’s on display. You can inspect the cars themselves and you can highlight features: there are technical specifications and videos of the vehicles being started and driving on the road. From the comfort of their home or office, visitors can experience a 3D immersive tour through each gallery, as well as the museum’s workshop. They can even experience a remarkable 360-degree view from the driver’s seat of each car. The app can be enhanced in virtual reality using Oculus Quest (recommended), Oculus Go, and other modern headsets that include controllers.

And here’s the kicker – there’s a built-in urban sociology course (password protected) that’s not on the website. What it represents will be of interest to many. Eckerd College educators are using the new app to build “course packs.” These intuitive elements are part of an existing course – SO220 — that ties together the automobiles and their contributions to society, art, culture, engineering, and physics.

Carl Grant, Revs Institute’s managing director, says, “One professor has loaded digitized comments about the role of the vehicle in urban society. In effect, it’s a miniature college course. After students have experienced this virtually, they can revert to a Zoom class for discussion. Working with these schools is very exciting and it puts real substance behind Miles’ vision of people better understanding the importance of the automobile. Just go through the app and you’ll learn why each vehicle is here in the collection, and what makes it a milestone car that’s unique and important.”

Additional segments, to be developed with a college physics professor, will help viewers understand what goes on in an engine when it’s running. This will be enhanced using some of the museum’s cutaway engines. For the future, they plan to build a sequence of courses – all involving the cars in the collection. The result represents a whole new dimension for these kinds of museums. “Science, technology, and culture are things that younger people engage with,” says Grant. “They’re interested in cars, and this app demonstrates how that interest can be rewarded and educational at the same time. And you don’t have to go to the museum to experience this.”

Grant says, “Miles Collier has always talked about how the automobile has affected our world in so many significant ways. We’re starting to work with professors who are open to that idea, and who are allowing us, in this case, to build a segment of an urban sociology course on how cities grew and expanded. One session involves a tour through the museum, identifying cars that directly relate to that subject, like the Ford Model T and Model A.”

“Available on the app for the course,” Grant continues, “is a virtual tour with many digitized holdings, like actual sales brochures, repair manuals, historic films, vintage photographs, even pictures of the dashboard with each of the controls labeled, so people today can learn exactly how the car operated. Other materials, specifically linked to each car, will help students understand how that car played a significant role in society at that time.”

Using the new app, you can tour each gallery from the floor level or study the cars using a “dollhouse” view from overhead, then zoom down to focus in on a particular vehicle. Videos of that car in action let you see the starting ritual, hear the sound of the engine, and see the car driving on the road. It really brings everything in the museum to life. Links with the museum’s library take you to photography on each car, most of which can be ordered for purchase.

Grant says, “This is a real game changer for automotive museums. It’s an example for museums around the world. You don’t have to close or go out of business. This is a way to continue to engage visitors and to increase engagement. With the app, you can visit, and learn, over and over.”

Where do they go from here?

“We’re going to keep refining this,” says Grant. “There are buried hooks in the software that will continue to be enhanced. Right now, it’s the minimum viable product. But there’s much more planned.”

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Car Museum’s Virtual Tour Lets You ‘Sit’ in Prewar Marvels

Ken Austin’s collection is likely the closest most of us will get to driving prewar classic cars.

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Every classic car collection and museum needs a virtual tour option like Ken and Joan Austin's Rod Shop in Newberg, Oregon. Not only can you virtually walk through the collection and check out some of the rare vintage metal, but you can actually "sit" inside most of the cars and check them out as if you were actually behind the wheel. For many of us, it's the closest we're going to get to driving perfectly restored icons like a 1937 Ford Roadster and 1928 Chevy Coupe, or an incredibly rare 1931 American Austin.

The Rod Shop is home to mostly prewar American cars, many of which are hot rods . That's because prior to becoming a successful businessman, Ken Austin built and repaired them. Austin unfortunately passed away in 2019 at the age of 87, but his automotive passion persists in his collection, which ranges from concourse-ready, ultra-rare classics to custom-built hot rods.

The aforementioned American Austin is an example of the former, as the American Austin Car Company isn't exactly the most well-known of classic American marques, having only existed from 1929 to 1935. Meanwhile, the collection's 1927 Ford Model T Street Rod is a good example of a mean-looking custom, with its exposed engine and all-business interior.

Old-school American cars aren't the only cars in his collection, though. There are a few Brits—such as the 1948 MG TC and a 1969 Jaguar E-Type —an old race car, and even a 1929 GMC firetruck.

Most of the cars in Austin's collection have viewable interiors. If you "sit" in the cars, you can pan the camera around and zoom into details. While such technology isn't anything new, it's typically employed by online car configurators. It's rarely used to let you check out the cabins of incredibly rare classics that most of us wouldn't otherwise be able to see. After taking a virtual tour of Austin's collection, I think every car museum and famous car collection should have a feature like this, to allow us plebeian car enthusiasts to check out some of the world's most special machines from a seldom-experienced vantage point.

Interestingly, part of Austin's car museum is for dentistry, since Austin was the founder of A-Dec, a manufacturer of dental chairs and equipment. If your interests happen to lie within the Venn diagram of classic cars and oral hygiene, then, this museum is especially for you. I'll admit that the vintage dentist office display is a little alarming; I apparently unlocked a new fear of dentistry practice dummy heads today.

Unsettling antique training mannequins aside, Austin's collection is a good one and the virtual tour makes it even better. Now I want to see a virtual tour of Jay Leno 's car collection so I can do my worst impression while I pretend to sit in his McLaren F1 .

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These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

Experience the best museums — from London to Seoul — from the comfort of your own home.

While there's nothing like setting foot inside an iconic museum and laying eyes on a world-famous sculpture created by a renowned artist centuries ago, it's not always possible to hop on a plane to New York City , Paris , or Florence to tour the gallery halls in person.

But there is a way to get a little culture and education while you're at home, gaining inspiration and intel for future trips as well. Google Arts & Culture has teamed up with more than 1,200 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world.

You get to "go to the museum" and never have to leave your couch.

Google Arts & Culture's collection includes The British Museum in London, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Guggenheim in New York City, and literally hundreds more places where you can gain knowledge about art, history, and science.

Take a look at just some of Google's top museums that are offering online tours and exhibits. And if you're seeking more thoughtful inspiration from the comfort of your own home, museums around the world are sharing their most zen art on social media . Or, for a dose of nature, you can go "outside" with incredible virtual tours of some of America's best national parks .

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This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court and discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. You can also find hundreds of artifacts on The Museum of the World interactive website, a collaboration between The British Museum and Google Cultural Institute.

Guggenheim, New York

Google's Street View feature lets visitors tour the Guggenheim's famous spiral staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the impressionist, post-impressionist, modern, and contemporary eras.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

This famous American art museum features two online exhibits through Google. The first is an exhibit of American fashion from 1740 to 1895, including many renderings of clothes from the colonial and Revolutionary eras. The second is a collection of works from Dutch baroque painter Johannes Vermeer.

Musée d’Orsay, Paris

You can virtually walk through this popular gallery that houses dozens of famous works from French artists who worked and lived between 1848 and 1914. Get a peek at artworks from Monet, Cézanne, and Gauguin, among others.

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

One of Korea's popular museums can be accessed from anywhere around the world. Google's virtual tour takes you through six floors of contemporary art from Korea and all over the globe.

Pergamon Museum, Berlin

As one of Germany's largest museums, Pergamon has a lot to offer — even if you can't physically be there . This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient artifacts including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course, the Pergamon Altar.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Explore masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, including works from Vermeer and Rembrandt. Google offers a Street View tour of this iconic museum, so you can feel as if you're actually wandering its halls.

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Anyone who's a fan of this tragic, ingenious painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close ) by virtually visiting this museum, home to the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh, including more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 personal letters.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

European artworks from as far back as the eighth century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

This less well-known gallery houses the art collection of one of Florence's most famous families, the de' Medicis. The building was designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 specifically for Cosimo I de' Medici, but anyone can wander its halls from anywhere in the world .

MASP, São Paulo

The Museu de Arte de São Paulo is a nonprofit and Brazil's first modern museum. Artworks placed on clear, raised frames make it seem like they're hovering in midair. Take a virtual tour to experience the wondrous display for yourself.

National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

Built in 1964, this museum is dedicated to the archaeology and history of Mexico's pre-Hispanic heritage. There are 22 exhibit rooms filled with ancient artifacts, including some from the Maya civilization.

Not all popular art museums and galleries are included in Google Arts & Culture's collection, but some have taken it upon themselves to offer online visits. For example, the Louvre offers virtual tours on its website .

To see more of Google Arts & Culture's collection of museums, visit its website . There are thousands of museum Street Views on Google as well. Google Arts & Culture also has an online experience for exploring famous historic and cultural heritage sites .

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To observe the 210th birthday of the Russian anarchist Mikhail Bakunin, we present a photoessay and virtual tour of his birthplace and family home, Priamukhino, including the museum documenting his life and the lives of his relatives and friends. Owing to the unfortunate conditions prevailing in Russia today, it is not easy for many of us—including many Russians—to visit. This is a misfortune, because Priamukhino has served as a gathering place for anarchists since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

An old photograph of the Bakunin family house.

Mikhail Bakunin’s revolutionary ideas did not spring forth fully-formed like Athena from the skull of Zeus. They emerged from an environment of participatory dialogue and collective education. His sisters were among his earliest and most passionate interlocutors; later, Russian writers including Vissarion Belinsky, Ivan Turgenev, and Leo Tolstoy spent time at Priamukhino with his siblings. This makes it an important focus of study for researchers in a variety of historical, philosophical, and literary fields. We hope that this photoessay will be of use to those who cannot themselves visit—and that the political situation in Russia will change soon.

Mikhail Bakunin.

Mikhail’s equally fierce sister, Varvara Bakunin.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, anarchists began gathering at Priamukhino—some to participate in the Priamukhino Free Artel, 1 tending to the land and buildings, others for annual conferences . Some came from as far away as Italy , the United States, and Brazil .

For those who wish to learn the history of the Bakunin family, John Randolph’s The House in the Garden: The Bakunin Family and the Romance of Russian Idealism offers a good starting place. To provide more context for this photoessay, we present a short preface by the photographer.

Plan of the Pryamukhino estate, created on the basis of the “Geometric Special Plan” of the estate from 1797; the buildings that have survived into the present day are highlighted in black. 1 - Manor house; 2 - Church; 3 - Bell tower; 4 - Factory; 5 - Barn; 6 - Gardener’s house; 7 - Consumer co-operative; 8 - Library; 9 - Crypt; 10 - Rotunda; 11 - Gatehouse; 12 - Chapel at the holy spring; 13 - Dam (XIX century); 14 - Hospital; 15 - Dam (XVIII century); 16 - Bolshaya Street; 17 - Sadovaya Street; 18 - Grandfather’s Hill; 19 - Children’s Alley; 20 - Decembrist Oak; 21 - Stable; 22 - Animal Farm; 23 - Cemetery; 24 - Chapel; 25 - Riga (Turkish bath); 26 - Hill named for A.A. Bakunin; 27 - Parterre glade; 28 - Bathhouse; 29 - A gazebo designed by Lvov: 30 - Kutuzovskaya Hill; 31 - Elm Hill; 32 - School; 33 - Spring named for I.M. Bakunin; 34 - Upper new pond; 35 - Batyushkin (sterlet) pond; 36 - Lower new pond; 37 - Artificial pond; 38 - Swimming pool; 39 - Mother’s Pond; 40 - Pond under the garden; 41 - Bath; 42 - Church slope; 43 - Beautiful hill; 44 - Little Grove; 45 - Circle of larches; 46 - Greenhouse; 47 - Greenhouse; 48 - Main village street; 49 - Road to Korostkovo; 50 - Brick factory road.

Weekend at Priamukhino

Finally, I got to see the legendary Priamukhino!

I have been hearing about the “Priamukhino readings” for many years since I became an anarchist. Anarchists have been coming here since the moment that the Soviet Union loosened its grip on political dissent. People used to come to Priamukhino for a few days every year to live collectively, working together to renovate what remains of the Bakunin family mansion and forest, and also to read and discuss anarchist texts outside the distractions of urban life. The Priamukhino readings had been interconnected with the artel work since the 1990s, but they ceased in 2018 due to differences within the Priamukhino Free Artel.

The work of the artel continues, however. The forest around the village beside the Bakunin family mansion needs regular maintenance, and the mansion itself needs renovating.

No active anarchists live in Priamukhino itself, but at least one used to live close by. In addition, there are people in Priamukhino who sympathize with anarchists; since the 1990s, they have undertaken a tremendous effort to preserve the village’s historical heritage and affirm the anarchists’ agenda. Relations with the other villagers are generally good, as well. The only strained relation in the village is with the priest, who openly denounces anarchists. Many villagers prefer to attend church services elsewhere.

What I found in Priamukhino this year was quite different from what I expected. Likely owing to the situation in Russia, only a few people came to join artel work, none of whom I knew from before. Nonetheless, I received a very warm welcome.

We spent the next two days cutting fallen trees, carrying wood, washing monuments, taking out trash, and digging out hogweed, which was invading the whole forest. We also cut the grass to clear paths in the forest around the mansion and the Decembrists’ Oak—an oak that two Decembrists, the brothers Muravyov, planted there in 1816, which was destroyed by lightning in the 1970s. Another oak has been planted there in its place, and nearby, there is another small oak tree planted by anarchists. We worked up to four hours each day and spent the rest cooking food, talking, watching movies (among them, W. Allen’s Love and Death ), swimming in Osuga river, and taking walks around Priamukhino’s beautiful scenery of forests, village roads, and river banks. We also took a trip to Kuvshinovo, a nearby town named after the capitalist Julia Kuvshinova, to see its architectural features.

It was interesting to walk the little roads and paths through the forest, to touch the mighty old trees that witnessed the childhoods of all eleven of the Bakunin siblings in the 19th century, to imagine young Mikhail walking here as well, conversing with his sisters and friends. It makes one reflect on how environments and circumstances can influence our lives. Who would imagine that the son of a family that lived in a mansion maintained by more than a hundred serfs could become a world-famous revolutionary, hated and feared by those who own mansions? The mosaic of life’s circumstances can give rise to the most surprising results.

I am honored to visit a place that holds a part of this legacy, where so much love and work has been put into it, connecting anarchist history to one more place on Earth.

A map of Priamukhino in a booklet about the estate.

We attended the Bakunin family museum located on the edge of Priamukhino. The museum is run by a kind old woman who gave us a tour. It documents the history of the family, focusing on each Bakunin starting with Mikhail Bakunin’s father. A significant part of the museum is given over to Mikhail Bakunin himself, exploring his involvement in revolutionary history.

I also encountered some publications about Bakunin that I hadn’t seen before: N. Pirumova’s Bakunin, published in 1970; M.P. Dragomanova’s Critical-Biographical Note on Bakunin, published in 1906, a copy of which was given to the museum by a descendant of the Bakunins; Memories of Bakunin by M.P. Sazhin (Arman Ross), published in 1926 by the publishing house of the All-Union Society of Political Convicts and Exiles, section Library of Exile and Hard Labor. I took the opportunity of being alone in the museum to take some of them out from under the glass and take pictures of them.

I also looked through the samizdat publications of “Priamukhino Harmony,” a zine that anarchists have been producing during the Priamukhino Free Artel and Priamukhino readings. Apparently, in all the years since it first began to appear in the 1990s, this paper has not been photocopied or digitalized, and the only originals were kept in the village. That worries me, because at any time something could happen to them and they would be lost to anarchist history. I hurriedly photographed all of them.

In addition, I recorded a sort of virtual tour of the museum.

A video walkthrough of the museum at Priamukhino. The music is Alessio Lega’s “ La tomba di Bakunin .”

The Frogs of Priamukhino

I took this picture of a frog near the Bakunin family house. The frogs at Priamukhino have been part of the legend of the place since at least 1995, when anarchists renovated the ponds that they inhabit. Subsequently, in place of a red star, anarchists put a red frog on a black banner, which has become a symbol of the anarchist project in Priamukhino.

Russian anarchists in 1995 displaying the “kvakanya” red frog banner associated with Priamukhino.

This picture shows volunteers and locals just a couple years ago, displaying the same banner.

Museum of the Bakunin family.

A map showing some of the places Mikhail Bakunin was active.

A bust of Mikhail Bakunin with books and a torch behind him.

A bust of Mikhail Bakunin.

Another bust of Mikhail Bakunin, showing books and a torch behind him.

The back of the second bust of Mikhail Bakunin, showing books and a torch behind him.

A desk in memorial to Natalia Mikhailovna Pirumova, who contributed a lot to the preservation of Priamukhino and supported the activities of anarchists in the village.

Certificates from descendants of the Bakunin family and various civil institutions expressing gratitude to the Bakunin museum for its cultural and educational work.

Some people who contributed to creating the museum.

A plaque in memorial to Vladimir Ivanovich Sisoyev, a writer, local historian, and activist for the preservation of the Priamukhino estate’s cultural heritage.

A desk observing the 70th birthday of Vladimir Ivanovich Sisoyev.

Mikhail Bakunin as a young man.

The picture in the upper right shows Mikhail Bakunin at the close of the 1840s.

An image of Mikhail Bakunin and depictions of the Dresden uprising of 1849, for which he was condemned to death before being handed over to another country that was also seeking to execute him.

More photographs of Bakunin’s family.

Mikhail Bakunin in 1869.

An invitation to the event in Paris in 1847 at which Mikhail Bakunin made a famous speech in solidarity with Polish people resisting Russian rule, for which he was exiled from France.

A map of the Priamukhino estate and its environs.

The Bakunin family house.

The Bakunin family tree.

Mikhail Bakunin and his sisters Tatiana and Lyubov.

Portraits of Mikhail Bakunin as a young man, his parents, and others.

Portraits of Mikhail Bakunin and the thinkers Immanuel Kant and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, whose philosophy influenced his.

Portraits of two of Mikhail Bakunin’s sisters.

Another model of the Bakunin house.

Mikhail Bakunin in his youth.

Mikhail’s sister Varvara Bakunin, among others.

A photograph of the Decembrists’ oak in 1967.

A bust of the French author Voltaire. When she lived in Berlin, Varvara Bakunin displayed busts of Friedrich von Schiller, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Voltaire in her apartment—German romanticism interrogating French rationalism.

“Penal Servitude and Exile”: Memories about Mikhail Bakunin, by M. P. Sazhin (Arman Ross). Edition by the All-Union Association of Political Convicts and Exiles, Moscow, 1926.

Tatiana Bakunin.

A book written by N. Pirumova about Mikhail Bakunin and his family.

A small concert hall in the museum.

Another room in the museum.

Bakunin, a biography by N. Pirumova.

A part of the room with literature and other items related to Bakunin family.

Editions of Mikhail Bakunin’s works and brochures and books about him.

In the bottom right, a photograph of Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian revolutionary Republican and socialist and colleague of Mikhail Bakunin.

A portrait of Yekaterina Mikhailovna Bakunina (1810-1894), a Russian nurse during the Crimean War, who contributed to the establishment of nursing in Russia.

Memories of Mikhail Bakunin by M. P. Sazhin (Arman Ross). Edition by All-Union Association of Political Convicts and Exiles, Moscow, 1926

Photos of an Italian delegation to the Bakunin museum. Alexander Bakunin, Mikhail’s brother, fought in Italy in the army of Garibaldi for three years.

A gift to the Bakunin museum from a Bakunin family descendant. Mikhail Aleksandrovich Bakunin. A Critical Biographical Essay, by M. P. Dragomanova. Printing house of D. M. Gran, Gostinodvorskaya Street. Kazan, 1905.

One part of the museum documents the friendship of Mikhail’s brother, Alexander Bakunin, and Leo Tolstoy, the author of War and Peace.

An exhibit showing the connections between the Bakunin family and Leo Tolstoy, who visited the family estate.

A part of the museum dedicated to Leon Tolstoy and his relationship with the Bakunin family.

A couch from the Bakunin house on which Leon Tolstoy and Aleksandr Bakunin, both veterans of the defense of Sevastopol, once sat together.

A black flag with Kvakunya, a frog that inhabits the ponds in Priamukhino that anarchists cleaned in 1995. The flag rests on the couch on which Leo Tolstoy once sat while visiting the house.

A picture of a painting made in 1883, hung a church in a Tazovo village in the region of Kursk. The painting is titled “Tolstoy in Hell,” apparently in response to the decision of the Church to exclude Leo Tolstoy.

Kutuzov Hill

The former Beautiful Hill, now Kutuzov Hill, is named after the Russian military leader who defeated Napoleon at the beginning of the 19th century. The legend goes that Aleksandr Bakunin, Mikhail Bakunin’s father, was friends with Mikhail Kutuzov and the latter stopped at Priamukhino for a day. There is no official evidence confirming this besides the fact that Kutuzov’s regiment once stayed very close to Priamukhino for a day or two for no apparent reason. Aleksandr Bakunin renamed the hill after the defeat of Napoleon.

“Larches grown by Alexander Mikhailovich Bakunin from seeds donated by N.A. Lvov in 1793. A group of trees was planted around the so-called ‘beautiful hill,’ later named ‘Kutuzovskaya Gorka’ [Kutuzov Hill], as well as in the park area behind the Osuga River.”

A monument to Mikhail Kutuzov.

This stone is a memorial stone for Kutuzov. During the Second World War, if I’m not mistaken, there was a military hospital in Priamukhino. The story goes that while Soviet soldiers were making a campfire under the stone, the stone cracked and part of it rolled down the hill and either stayed there or was taken elsewhere. What remains of the stone is still on the hill, as you can see.

The South Wing of the Bakunin House, the Barn, and the Forest

These photos include the Decembrists’ Oak and the ruins of one of the wings of the original Bakunin house.

A map of the area.

“Oak of the Decembrists: At this place in 1815, in memory of their stay at the estate, the Bakunin relatives, the Muravyov brothers (A.N. Muravyov, N.N. Muravyov-Karsky, and M.N. Muravyov-Vilensky) planted an oak tree. At the end of the 1970s, during a thunderstorm, the tree was damaged and collapsed. In 1989, the descendants of the Bakunins planted a new oak tree on this site.”

The sign reads, roughly, “Do not enter! Dangerous to life—collapse!”

A depiction of the Ukrainian anarchist Nestor Makhno.

A depiction of an anarchist sailor, perhaps associated with the Kronstadt uprising .

A depiction of Leo Tolstoy having tea with Alexander Bakunin in 1891. Alexander is depicted in a red Garibaldi shirt on account of his participating in Garibaldi’s campaign in Italy. Tolstoy and Alexander Bakunin both fought in the Battle for Sevastopol in 1885; they met at the Bakunin estate for tea in 1891.

“Manor house (second half of the 18th century to first half of the 19th century). The Pryamukhino estate was purchased in 1779 from the Shishkov nobles by Mikhail Vasilyevich Bakunin (1730-1803) in the name of his wife Lyubov Petrovna. The middle wooden part of the house has been preserved from the previous owners. The Bakunins’ son, Aleksandr Mikhailovich (1765/68-1854), made extensions on both sides and built a two-story outbuilding on the south, in one of the rooms where there was a chapel. On the north side, the outbuilding was one story, and the outbuildings, connected to the main house by brick one-story passages, were decorated with four-column Doric porticoes. There was a ground clearing in front of the house in the park.”

This memorial plaque reads “In this house, Mikhail A. Bakunin was born and spent his childhood and teenage years—a famous militant of the international revolutionary movement, one of the founders of and a theorist of anarchism, a Russian thinker. 1814-1876,” then lists some of the many historical figures who visited the estate.

19th-Century Church

When you enter Priamukhino via the bridge over the river Osuga river, one of the first things you encounter is the old Bakunin church, where you can also find the Bakunin family memorial.

“Bell tower built by Alexander Alexandrovich Bakunin (1821-1908, a famous Tver zemstvo participant and lawyer, and a participant in the defense of Sevastopol during the Crimean War and the famous ‘Expedition of the Thousand’ with Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1861. Built according to the design of the Tver provincial architect V.I. Nazarin in 1903-1907. In place of the old wooden one, the bell tower became the last building built on the estate by the Bakunins. In 1996, a descendant of the Bakunins installed new bells in the bell tower.” Coincidentally, the underground paper that Mikhail Bakunin’s comrades Alexander Herzen and Nikolai Ogarev published was called Kolokol, “the Bell.”

Cascade of Ponds

This cascade of ponds was made in the 19th century. By the 1990s, it was in a horrible state, until anarchists renovated it.

“Cascade of Ponds: A cascade of three ponds was built by the owner of the estate A.M. Bakunin in the first half of the 19th century. Upper pond (containing underground springs and springs that provide water), Sterlyazhiy or Batyushkin pond (in memory of A.M. Bakunin’s father, Mikhail Vasilyevich Bakunin) and Lower pond. Near Father’s Pond, there was a bathhouse and a swimming pool.”

Priamukhino Village and Administration

The Environs of Priamukhino and Lopatino

Walking in the village of Priamukhino and its surroundings.

The road sign for Lopatino. The village of Lopatino is right across the bridge over the Osuga River, a fifteen-minute walk from Priamukhino.

A bridge over the Osuga river.

The Osuga River.

The road sign for Priamukhino.

A Soviet memorial for Priamukhino villagers who went to the front in WWII and didn’t come back.

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The Moscow Kremlin  usually referred to as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west.

It is the best known of the Kremlins (Russian citadels) and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. Also within this complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

The name “Kremlin” means “fortress inside a city”, and is often also used metonymically to refer to the government of the Russian Federation in a similar sense to how “White House” is used to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United States. It had previously been used to refer to the government of the Soviet Union (1922–1991) and its highest members (such as general secretaries, premiers, presidents, ministers, and commissars). The term “Kremlinology” refers to the study of Soviet and Russian politics.

All of Moscow’s main streets start at  Red Square , so it’s easy to see why this is considered the heart of the city. A massive space of 330 meters by 70 meters, the square is flanked by the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum, two cathedrals, and the State Historical Museum. In 1945, a massive Victory Parade was held here to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Soviet Armed Forces.

St. Basil’s Cathedral , one of the most recognizable buildings on the square, was built in 1555. The unique cathedral has architectural details inspired by Byzantine and Asian designs, as well as details that resemble those found in famous mosques. There are nine individual chapels inside the church, all decorated with colourful mural art.

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12 Things To Do In Moscow: Complete Guide To A Unique Idaho City

M oscow, Idaho, is a small city with plenty to offer lovers of the outdoors and culture aficionados. Moscow is the county seat of Latah County in the panhandle region of Idaho. It’s known as the home of the University of Idaho, which is a great campus with galleries and gardens for visitors to explore.

Moscow’s landscape is particularly unique as it is set in the Palouse region , an area between Idaho, southeastern Washington, and even Oregon, known for its peculiar rolling green hills, which make it one of the most beautiful vistas in the state . d.

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There Are More Things To Do While In Moscow, Idaho!

This article has been refreshed with new stops in Moscow, Idaho, as well as tips, tricks, and things to experience in town. From fun waterslides to nature preserves to beer, here are all the reasons Moscow should be on the itinerary this fall and beyond!

Things To Do

Here is everything travelers need to know about planning a great trip to Moscow, Idaho, including the best time of year to visit, where to eat and drink, and the best activities.

Check Out The Historic McConnell Mansion

One thing to do while in Moscow, Idaho, is to go see the McConnel Mansion , located in Moscow's historic neighborhood. Here is where a home built by the former governor sits, now working as a place to learn more about Moscow, as well as see how life and architecture looked back then.

Constructed in 1886, this museum also features period rooms and decor, so it's certainly worth seeing for people in the area.

• Address: 110 S Adams St, Moscow, ID 83843
• Hours: Dependent on season/tour

Soak Up The Sun At Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center

The next thing to do in Moscow, Idaho, is to check out the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center . Here is where families or groups can enjoy the outdoor seasonal water park with a lazy river, large pool, waterslides & interactive play area.

This aquatic center boasts a great summer itinerary, making it perfect for travelers with children.

• Address: 830 N Mountain View Rd, Moscow, ID 83843
• Hours: Open daily from 12 PM to 7:30 PM (Open at 11 AM on Saturdays and Sundays)
• Tickets: Children 3 and under FREE, Children 4-17 $5.75 including tax, Adults 18-64 $7.75 including tax, Seniors 65+ $5.75 including tax

Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

Another idea while in town would be to visit the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute. Here is where people visiting Moscow can explore a 26.2-acre nature preserve in the city, as well as walk around and enjoy the fresh air.

• Address: 1040 Rodeo Dr, Moscow, ID 83843
• Hours: Open Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM

See A Show At The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre

The next idea for a Moscow, Idaho, visitor is to catch a performance at the city's Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre . Here lies a restored historic theater that offers classic films, community events, and a variety of stage performances.

• Address: 508 S Main St, Moscow, ID 83843

Cycle Some Of The Palouse Bike Trails

A very popular tourist activity in Moscow is to rent a bike and cycle through some of the Palouse bike trails. A popular trail is the 7-mile Bill Chipman Palouse Trail between Pullman in Washington and Moscow.

• Admission: Bike rental costs will vary; check out Paradise Bike Rentals
• Address: The trail end points are SE Bishop Blvd. (Pullman, WA) and Farm Rd. (Moscow, ID)

View The University Of Idaho Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Spend an afternoon checking out the countless plants from across the world in the University’s Arboretum & Botanical Garden . The garden is open every day, from dawn to dusk.

• Admission: Free
• Address: 875 Perimeter Drive MS 2281, Moscow, Idaho

Head To The Moscow Farmer’s Market

Visiting the Farmer’s Market is the big thing to do in Moscow and is incredibly popular with locals and visitors alike. It’s held from May to October from 8 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Check out the fresh produce and enjoy some local performers entertaining the crowds.

• Address: 101-155 W 4th St, Moscow, ID 83843

Camp Out In Robinson County Park

This campsite is great for those who would like to immerse themselves in nature but also want to be close to town, and the campsite in Robinson is just a ten-minute drive from downtown Moscow. This park has plenty of trails and picnic spots to enjoy.

• Admission: $20 a night to camp
• Address: 5168 Robinson Park Rd, Moscow ID 83843

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Check Out The Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center

For those wanting to learn about the history of the beautiful Appaloosa horse breed, native to the Palouse region, the Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center is a perfect place to spend the afternoon.

Here is where guests can tour the Davis-Gillman Activity Center, Gift Shop, and Picnic Area, all while learning more about this area's rich culture.

• Address: 2720 Pullman Rd, Moscow, ID 83843, USA
• 1912 Center: Check out some local art and learn about cultural initiatives in Moscow
• Address: 412 E. Third St. Moscow, ID 83843

Tour The Third Street Gallery

Next up, guests of the city of Moscow, Idaho, can check out the Third Street Gallery. The Third Street Gallery is located on the second and third floors of Moscow's beautifully renovated and historic City Hall, making that another nice thing to see while here.

• Address: 206 W 3rd St, Moscow, ID 83843, USA
• Hours: Seasonally/dependent on art and creators

Skate At The Palouse Ice Rink

Another fun stop in the Moscow area is the Palouse Ice Rink , a fun place to visit for all the family for some ice skating and hockey in the winter and rollerblading during the summer.

This could be a nice location to bring the family, especially for people with young kids.

• Admission: Adults - $10, Children 6-17 - $8.00, 5 and under free
• Family Admission (up to 5 members) - $35.00
• Address: 1021 Harold St, Moscow, ID 83843, USA

Taste Local Moscow Craft Beers

Moscow has a pretty extensive craft beer culture, and it's well worth making a day of visiting some of the local breweries. Here are several great breweries to check out.

Moscow Brewing Company : Be sure to visit Moscow’s first brewhouse for some great history and even better beer

• Address: 630 N Almon St #130, Moscow, ID

Hunga Dunga Brewing Company - Offering unique IPAs, Stouts, and so much more.

• Address: 333 N Jackson St, Moscow, ID 83843, USA

Rants & Rave Brewery - A brewery and a grill, what’s not to love?

• Address: 308 N Jackson St, Moscow, ID, USA

Best Time To Go To Moscow, Idaho

Moscow, Idaho, has a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, the temperature can reach into the 90s and can be quite dry. The winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing and the area receiving some snowfall. Spring and fall are mild, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 60s.

The best time of year depends on what visitors have planned for the trip. The months of June, July, and August are great for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

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However, in the winter months, there are local mountains and resorts suitable for snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing for those interested in winter sports. The Palouse Ice Rink is a popular spot for locals and visitors during the winter, too, and also offers some family-friendly activities the whole year round. Even a scenic road trip can be enjoyable during Idaho's winter .

The city tends to be a bustling hub of activity during its festivals, like the Rendezvous in the Park music festival, which usually takes place on the third weekend in July, or the Moscow Winter Carnival, which takes place in early December.

Best Ways To Get Around Moscow Idaho

Moscow is a very walkable city, and most of the main destinations for tourists can be accessed on foot, especially during the summer. Getting around on a bike is a great option; Moscow has 36 miles of paved trails, so renting a bicycle in town could be a good choice for visitors.

• Paradise Bike Rentals is a convenient bike rental shop on Main Street.

Moscow also has a public bus system called the Sustainable Moscow Area Regional Transportation or SMART transit that covers two loops, one in the west and one in the east of the town, and the fixed routes are free.

There are multiple taxi and rideshare companies in Moscow, and Uber and Lyft are also available. Here are some local Taxi company options:

• Moscow Taxi
• Pegasus Taxi

It’s possible to rent a car coming from the regional Pullman Moscow airport from companies Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, and Budget.

Where To Eat In Moscow, Idaho

Moscow, Idaho, has some great spots for food, drinks, and coffee if visitors know where to look. The food options in Idaho tend to pleasantly surprise visitors. As it's a student town, there are more than a few fun bars too.

Best Breakfast in Moscow, Idaho

One World Café, Breakfast Club, Varsity Diner

Delicious Lunches in Moscow, Idaho:

Shari’s Café and Pies, Einstein Bros Bagels, Stax

Fantastic Dinners in Moscow, Idaho:

Nectar, Tapped - Taphouse & Kitchen, Lodgepole

Great Coffee Shops in Moscow, Idaho:

Café Artista, Bucer's Coffee House Pub, Steam Coffee

Fun Bars in Moscow, Idaho:

John’s Alley Tavern, Mingles Bar & Grill, Neat Whiskey Bar

Where To Stay In Moscow, Idaho

There are a number of hotels and rentals in the city, although some travelers also opt to stay in the nearby Washington state town of Pullman. Here are a few options in Moscow itself:

Highly rated hotels in Moscow Idaho

Best Western Plus University Inn : Room rates at the Best Western Plus University Inn start from $120 per night

• Amenities: Swimming pool, fitness center, on-site restaurant, and bar
• Address: 1516 Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho 83843

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moscow : Room rates at the Fairfield Inn & Suites start from $140 per night

• Amenities: Free breakfast, indoor pool, and fitness center
• Address: 1000 West Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho 83843, United States

Mid-Tier hotels in Moscow

The Monarch Motel Room rates at the Monarch Hotel start from $100 per night

• Amenities: garden/chill-out area
• Address: 120 W 6th St, Moscow, ID 83843, United States

Hotel Mccoy Pullman Room rates at this property start from $140 per night

• Amenities: Fitness center, Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, Free Wi-Fi, Free parking
• Address: 455 Southeast Paradise Street, Pullman, WA 99163

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Budget hotels in Moscow Idaho

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moscow Pullman : Room rates at La Quinta Inn & Suites start from $130 per night

• Amenities: Free breakfast, airport shuttle, shuttle to local attractions
• Address: 185 Warbonnet Dr, Moscow, ID 83843, United States

Super 8 by Wyndham Moscow / Pullman: Room rates at Super 8 by Wyndham Moscow start from $80 per night

• Amenities: Mobile check-in, Wi-Fi, free coffee & breakfast Item
• Address: 175 Peterson Drive Pullman Hwy and 175 Peterson Dr, Moscow, ID 83843

Tips For Visiting Moscow, Idaho

Moscow is a University city in north central Idaho and has a population of just over 25,000. It’s about 8 miles east of the Washington State border. It’s been home to the University of Idaho since 1889.

Moscow is served by a regional airport, The Pullman Moscow Airport is four miles west of the city, and the closest major airport is Spokane International Airport in Washington, located within 90 miles east of the city.

From here, visitors can rent a car or arrange a shuffle to get to Moscow; it will take about an hour and 40 minutes.

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Moscow is located along Highway 95, which runs north and south through the city. It’s also possible to travel to Moscow by bus from Spokane and Seattle. It’s good to know a little bit about the unique landscape travelers will get to explore when visiting Moscow. It’s part of the Palouse region, which encompasses parts of north central Idaho, southeastern Washington, and a little bit of Oregon.

Its distinctive and peculiar rolling green hills are made of a material called loess, which is mainly dust and silt blown in over thousands of years from the southwest.

After periods of deposition and erosion in harsh weather, unique dune-like shapes formed in the landscape. The Palouse region is a major agriculture zone, mainly for grain production, and it's also a stunning place to experience as a tourist.

How To Spend The Perfect Day In Moscow, Idaho

A perfect day in Moscow will start with a great breakfast, so head to the popular One World Café for a delicious bite to eat and then get ready to take on some of the incredible Palouse biking trails. Rent a bike for the afternoon and take the Bill Chipman Palouse trail nearby by Pullman and back.

Don’t forget to bring a camera. Head for lunch at Stax for some soup and sandwiches, and then visit the University of Idaho campus for a stroll through the arboretum and Botanical Garden. While on campus, check out some of the famous landmarks, like the Kibbie Dome or the Prichard Art Gallery.

In the evening, enjoy a fancy dinner at Lodgepole and polish the evening off with a drink at John’s Alley Tavern.