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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.
Mikhailovsky Castle is a major architectural monument and a symbol of the reign of Paul I. It is the only palace built in the style of Romantic Classicism in Russia and the only castle located within St. Petersburg’s city limits. Mikhailovsky Castle currently houses the following permanent exhibitions: The State Rooms of Paul I, The Petersburg Society of the Romanov Era, An Open Collection of Sculpture from the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries, and An Open Collection of Sculpture from the 20th and 21st Centuries.
Mikhailovsky Castle (2, Sadovaya Ulitsa)
April, 2
13:00–21:00
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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.
Mikhailovsky Castle is a major architectural monument and a symbol of the reign of Paul I. It is the only palace built in the style of Romantic Classicism in Russia and the only castle located within St. Petersburg’s city limits. Mikhailovsky Castle currently houses the following permanent exhibitions: The State Rooms of Paul I, The Petersburg Society of the Romanov Era, An Open Collection of Sculpture from the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries, and An Open Collection of Sculpture from the 20th and 21st Centuries.
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.
