Visiting

The communal block of the Narkomfin Building is open to residents, Museum patrons, and GARAGE cardholders, and also those visiting the building as part of a tour.

Hours

Open daily, 10:00–22:00

The bookshop on the first floor of the residential block is open to all, daily, 11:00–22:00. To enter, please press “i” on the black stand to the right of the door and wait for the member of staff.

How to get there

on the metro

We recommend walking to the Narkomfin Buildingfrom Barrikadnaya metro station (Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line). Afterleaving the station, turn right and walk to Barrikadnaya Street. Withoutcrossing the road, turn left and walk to the Garden Ring. At the trafficlights, cross Barrikadnaya Street (toward the square) and walk in the directionof Novy Arbat. After the VEB.RF business center, turn right into MalyKonyushkovsky Pereulok, walk to the end of the building and then cross the roadvia the pedestrian crossing. Turn right and walk ahead a little. You will see atraffic barrier. This is the entry to the Narkomfin Building.

Walk underneath the residential block to theend. You will see the communal block behind it, with its glazed wall.

by car

There is paid parking on Kudrinskaya Square andNovinsky Bulvar. Please note that the number of spaces is limited, and parkingmay be full at weekends and on holidays.

by bus

The nearest bus stop on the Garden Ring is “Chaliapin House” (buses B, 239, c369, 379).

Visit rules

When planning your visit, please see the rules for visiting the communalblock of the Narkomfin Building.

In the communal block of the Narkomfin Building it is not permitted to:

• smoke
• touch or move the exhibits
• bring large items of luggage
• bring firearms or any kind of weapons, explosives, fireworks or gascylinders
• eat or drink other than in Narkomfin Café

Additional information

Unfortunately, the communal block of the Narkomfin Building does not have a ramp and is not accessible for wheelchair users.

When using mobile phones, please consider the people around you.

Personal photography and videography is permitted. Prior permission is necessary to take photographs or film using professional equipment. Please write to info@narkomfin.ru no less than three working days before the shoot.

GARAGE card

GARAGE card is the loyalty program of Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, which manages the communal block of the Narkomfin Building.

GARAGE cardholders can access the Narkomfin Building Café. They also receive:

• Free admission to Garage and Garage Library
• 15% discount in Garage Café in the Museum building
• 10% discount in Garage Shop in Moscow and St. Petersburg
• Access to the Garage Rooftop pavilion on Sundays
• 50% discount on tickets for Garage Screen
• 15% discount on Garage Tours
• And much more

Find out more about the loyalty program here.

The GARAGE Card is valid for 1 year after its activation. To receive and activate your GARAGE card you need to sign to agree to the use of your personal information. You can do this at Garage information desk or the Narkomfin Building daily from 11:00 to 22:00.

The loyalty program managers will be happy to tell you more about the program:
+7 499 345 10 00
members@garagemca.org

Private Patrons

Private patrons of Garage Museum of Contemporary Artare directly involved in the life and strategic development of the institution. One of the opportunities provided by this status is the possibility to organize meetings and events in the communal block of the Narkomfin Building, at Garage, and in the Education Center in Gorky Park.

Our staff will be happy to advise you on ways of supporting Garage and other privileges of the patrons program:
+7 495 645 05 20
patronship@garagemca.org

Your event in the Communal Block of the Narkomfin Building

The Communal Block of the Narkomfin Building is a freestanding three-story building with a roof terrace and is connected to the residential block by a gallery. The Communal Block is suitable for events for up to 100 people. The first floor is fully equipped for lectures, seminars, and corporate meetings and also for evening events featuring music. On the third floor of the Communal Block there is a café which is open only for GARAGE cardholders, residents, and Garage patrons and partners.

EVENT FORMATS

Events involving the closure of the Communal Block to visitors

This format is suitable for small-scale events. The first floor can be used for an official event, a concert or a DJ set. The café on the third floor can be used for a buffet meal. Your guests will also be invited to take an individual architectural tour of the communal and residential blocks of the Narkomfin Building.

• Time: from 10:00 to 22:00 (Monday—Thursday)
• Number of guests: up to 100

Events on the first floor of the Communal Block

The multifunctional space on the first floor is suitable for small-scale working meetings, lectures or masterclasses and can also be used for coffee breaks and light brunches. Your guests will also be invited to take an individual architectural tour of the communal and residential blocks of the Narkomfin Building.

• Time: from 10:00 to 22:00 (Monday—Thursday)
• Number of guests: up to 40

Getting to know the Narkomfin Building

An individually tailored visit to the Narkomfin Building, including an architectural tour of the communal and residential blocks plus a welcome drink (tea, coffee or sparkling wine) and dessert.

• Time: from 10:00 to 20:00 (Monday—Thursday)
• Number of guests: up to 10

If you would like to organize an event in the Communal Block of the Narkomfin Building, please fill in the form.

* Events are of a cultural or educational nature and include excursions and creative evenings on the theme of the Building.

Our staff will be happy to advise you about organizing an event:
+7 968 643-29-87 
events@garagemca.org

For questions on partnership:
partners@garagemca.org