WELCOME TO BATTLEFIELDS & MUSEUMS
RUSSIA

Military- Historical Museum of 

Armored Vehicles and Equipment

Tank Museum

Kubinka, Russia

During World War II the USSR received American tanks under Lend-Lease. The bulk of foreign tanks in the collection was captured during World War II. Others were obtained by exchange with the British Armor Museum or were given by Soviet allies and clients from items they captured in Viet-Nam, Korea, Cuba, Middle East Wars, etc. 

There are 129 Russian items including many prototype models of vehicles that were not produced in quantity.

Now the Museum of Armored Vehicles and Equipment has one of the largest collections of armored vehicles in the world. Vehicles from 11 foreign countries are represented. The 290 items range from 3-5 ton light tanks and armored cars to a super-heavy, 180 ton monster. There are 40 self-propelled guns from 57 to 600 caliber, 30 armored cars, 10 reconnaissance and command vehicles, and a variety of technical and engineer support vehicles.

In 2000 year the old vehicles were re-painted in original manner by the Russian specialists of the historical society. Now tanks look like in their historical period.

Information for foreign visitors

Location: Moscow region, Kubinka (about 1 hour by car from Moscow). Military Institution-Laboratory (NIIBT). see the history of museum.

Status: state, military, Defense Ministry (Russian Army)

Open: Tuesday - Sunday 10.00-17.00

Guide service: Russian speaking. For English, German, Japan and other interpreters ask your travel agent.

Notes:

The Access to Military-historical Sites

Access to Military-historical Sites is necessary for all foreign and Russian visitors.

Foreigners should note that the state special authority permission is required in 2-3 weeks before visit. The special information is required as follows:

1. The name of a museum from the list to visit

2. Visitor’s personal information (ex. John Dow)

3. Passport information (ex. ID12345678)

4. Citizenship

5. The date of arrival (as planned)

The Access to Military-historical Sites is valid for 1 month.