About Winter Palace and State Hermitage Museum

The second-largest museum in the world, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is a must see when in the city. It houses the largest collection of paintings in the world including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Monet, Titian, Matisse amongst others. Six historic and magnificent buildings make up the Hermitage complex with the main building being the Winter Palace. The General Staff Building, Museum of Porcelain, the Menshikov Palace, and the Storage Facility at Staraya Derevnya are also part of the Hermitage. The museum has a collection of 3 million masterpieces and invaluable sculptures, crystal, porcelain, jewellery, engravings, antiques, modern art, weapons, coins and rare books.

Must See

Field Marshals’ Hall, The Memorial Hall of Peter the Great, War Gallery and the St George Hall, Hanging Garden, Peacock Clock, Paintings by Giorgione, Titian and Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, The Tent Hall, Jordan staircase, The statue of the Taurida Venus, The marvellous collection of Roman sculptural portraits and Art of Ancient Egypt.

How to reach

Metro: Admiralteyskaya, Nevsky Prospekt, Gostiny Dvor

Buses: 7, 10, 24, 191

Trolleys: 1, 7, 10, 11

Tips

  • The line for tickets is always long. Online tickets are available but double the price.
  • Admission for students is FREE. Don’t forget your student card.
  • Work out a plan for your day at the museum and decide what exactly you wish to see.
  • Wear comfortable shoes as there will be lots of walking.
  • The museum cafe has little variety and inflated prices. So, eat a good meal before you get started.
  • Take a water bottle with you.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m

 Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

*Museum is closed on Mondays, January 1 and May 9.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait at the ticket counter as the queues are always long.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

More than 3 hours depending on what you want to see. 48 hour passes are also available.

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 12.46°C

 

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