Nika Panuli Auto Museum
Nika Panuli Auto Museum 🏎️ — a unique private collection of rare, racing, and legendary cars, located right inside the Main Grandstand of the Sirius Autodrome in the Olympic Park. Named after the renowned collector and motorsport enthusiast Nikolai Panuli, this museum turns the history of speed into a work of art. Under one roof, you will find the race cars of Russian drivers, rare Soviet retro cars, iconic movie cars, and exclusive sports cars. It is the perfect place for those who want to get a taste of the world of major racing, learn about the history of domestic and global automotive industries, and take impressive photos against the backdrop of legendary machines!
ℹ️ Features:
Exhibition and Collection: Over 50 unique exhibits, including RDS GP and SMP Racing series race cars, rare Soviet automobiles, iconic movie cars, and exclusive sports models from various eras.
Location: The museum is organically integrated into the modern infrastructure of the Sirius Autodrome, occupying a spacious and stylish space on the first floor of the Main Grandstand with professional museum lighting.
Interactivity: Opportunity to use a free audio guide, take vibrant photos with the exhibits, and combine the museum visit with an exciting behind-the-scenes tour of the autodrome (pit lane, team garages).
✅ Who it is suitable for:
Families with children and teenagers — young car enthusiasts are thrilled by the opportunity to see real race cars up close and learn how they work.
Car enthusiasts and collectors — a unique chance to appreciate rare examples of domestic and foreign automotive production, as well as the race cars of famous drivers.
Lovers of history and technology — an informative exhibition telling the story of the evolution of automotive design, engineering thought, and the history of motorsport in Russia.
Guests of the Olympic Park — a great opportunity to diversify a walk along the promenade by visiting a stylish and compact cultural facility within walking distance.
📝 Practical tips:
How to get there: Olympic Park, Triumfalnaya St., 26/1 (Entrance A of the Main Grandstand). By the "Lastochka" electric train to the "Olympic Park" station or by buses (No. 105, 125, 535) to the same-named stop. From the stop to the museum — 5 minutes on foot.
Comfort: A comfortable temperature is maintained inside the museum, but for a full tour of the autodrome, it is recommended to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, as part of the route passes through technical zones.
Ethics: The exhibits have high historical and material value; do not touch the cars without permission from the staff.
🗺️ Integration into the location: The museum is located in the heart of the Olympic Park, next to Fisht Stadium, the Iceberg Ice Palace, and Sochi Park. From here, it is convenient to continue a walk along the Imeretinsky Bay promenade, visit the Singing Fountain, or go karting on the neighboring track.
Opening hours: Daily.
Admission: Paid. Buy a ticket on the official website of the autodrome.