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The State Russian Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Russian art in a unique architectural complex in the heart of historic St. Petersburg.
The museum collection boasts roughly 450,000 pieces and spans the entire history of Russian art from the 10th century to modern times, encompassing everything from ancient icons to works of contemporary art.
The Marble Palace is one of the earliest and most significant examples of Neoclassical architecture in St. Petersburg. Thirty-two varieties of natural marble were used on the building, making it a true architectural rarity. The great artistic value of the palace façades and interiors stem in part from the fact they remain almost completely unchanged. Constructed between 1768 and 1785 on the orders of Empress Catherine II, the palace was a gift to her favourite, Count Grigory Orlov.
Marble Palace (5/1, Millionnaya Ulitsa)
April, 1
10:00–18:00
Museum
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The museum collection boasts roughly 450,000 pieces and spans the entire history of Russian art from the 10th century to modern times, encompassing everything from ancient icons to works of contemporary art.
The Marble Palace is one of the earliest and most significant examples of Neoclassical architecture in St. Petersburg. Thirty-two varieties of natural marble were used on the building, making it a true architectural rarity. The great artistic value of the palace façades and interiors stem in part from the fact they remain almost completely unchanged. Constructed between 1768 and 1785 on the orders of Empress Catherine II, the palace was a gift to her favourite, Count Grigory Orlov.
A free ticket can be obtained by presenting your participant badge to the museum ticket office. Use your badge to visit the museum independent of a guided tour.
