20 December 2023
The National Museum Organises a lecture on the Moscow Kremlin Museums
With the aim of enhancing cultural and museum exchange between the National Museum and international museums, the NM represented by the learning Centre at its headquarters, organised today a lecture on Moscow Kremlin Museums presented by Dr. Elena Gagarina, the General Director of Moscow Kremlin Museums, in the presence of a number of the ambassadors to the Sultanate of Oman and those interested in the cultural and museum field.
During the lecture, the Dr Gagarina gave a historical overview of the Moscow Kremlin Museums and the ancient buildings it contains that reflect the elegance of Russian religious and secular architecture, including historical palaces that were the headquarters of the rulers of Russia in the past, as well the Armoury Chamber, Russia`s oldest treasury museum, established in 1806 by the decree of Emperor Alexander I which collections includes ancient state regalia, ceremonial royal robes and coronation dresses, vestments of hierarchs of the Russian Orthodox Church, the largest collection of pieces made by Russian and Western European goldsmiths and silversmiths, including the world`s largest collection of Fabergé Easter eggs, Russian and Oriental arms and armors, a unique collection of royal carriages. The architectural ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin and the Red Square were included in the list of World Cultural and Natural Heritage (UNESCO) in the year (1990 CE).
Dr Gagarina also discussed the most prominent efforts of the all four sections of scientific restoration in the Moscow Kremlin Museums including metals, paintings, textiles and paper. She also highlighted other principal activities of museums, including holding exhibitions and cultural programs, lectures, workshops, and special publications, which in turn enrich the visitor’s experience.