7-Day Murmansk City Experience Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Murmansk Regional Drama Theater
    15 minutes (1.1 miles) from the airport

    Marvel at the impressive architecture of the iconic Murmansk Regional Drama Theater, take a guided tour, and catch a show.

  2. Day 2: Murmansk Oceanarium
    12 minutes (2.6 miles) from Murmansk Regional Drama Theater

    Explore the vast marine life, watch the daily dolphin and seal show or the feeding of the walruses at the Murmansk Oceanarium.

  3. Day 3: Alyosha Memorial Complex
    15 minutes (2.9 miles) from Murmansk Oceanarium

    Visit the towering statue of Soviet Soldier Alyosha, gaze at the panoramic view of Murmansk city from the hilltop, and learn about the history of WWII at Alyosha Memorial Complex.

  4. Day 4: Murmansk Museum of Local Lore
    15 minutes (1.6 miles) from Alyosha Memorial Complex

    Discover the cultural heritage and natural history of Murmansk and the Arctic region at the Murmansk Museum of Local Lore.

  5. Day 5: Murmansk Regional Art Museum
    10 minutes (1.2 miles) from Murmansk Museum of Local Lore

    Admire the stunning collection of paintings, sculptures, and graphic art by prominent Russian artists at Murmansk Regional Art Museum.

  6. Day 6: Church of the Savior on Waters
    15 minutes (2.3 miles) from Murmansk Regional Art Museum

    Visit the fascinating Church of the Savior on Waters, a unique floating church that combines traditional Russian and modern architectural styles.

  7. Day 7: Northern Fleet Museum
    25 minutes (5.5 miles) from Church of the Savior on Waters

    Explore the extensive collection of ships, submarines, aircraft, and weapons at the Northern Fleet Museum, one of the largest military museums in Russia.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Murmansk Regional Drama Theater (2 hours): Free
  • Murmansk Oceanarium (2-3 hours): Adult 750 RUB, Child 550 RUB
  • Alyosha Memorial Complex (1-2 hours): Free
  • Murmansk Museum of Local Lore (2-3 hours): Adult 180 RUB, Child 90 RUB
  • Murmansk Regional Art Museum (1-2 hours): Adult 100 RUB, Child 50 RUB
  • Church of the Savior on Waters (1-2 hours): Free
  • Northern Fleet Museum (2-3 hours): Adult 600 RUB, Child 300 RUB
  • Total Estimated Costs: 3730 RUB per adult, 1850 RUB per child.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding the Murmansk State Technical University Museum of Arctic Technology, the Lenin Icebreaker Museum, and the Murmansk Polar Aquarium. For shorter trips, you can skip some of the museums or the Church of the Savior on Waters to focus on the outdoor attractions. You can save money by purchasing the Murmansk Pass, which provides free access or discounts to several museums, attractions, and restaurants. Make sure to check the opening and closing times and plan your route accordingly.

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