A Masterpiece by Karl Bryullov. New attribution
The exhibition in the Garden Vestibule presents the only portrait Karl Bryullov had ever painted of the members of the imperial family — the portrait...
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Mikhailovsky Palace
Benois Wing
St. Isaac's Cathedral: A History
The exhibition, dedicated to the 200th anniverary of St. Isaac's Cathedral, reveals new facts on the history of its construction and decoration. It presents dra...
St Michael’s Castle
The first retrospective exhibition of works by Nikolai Kulbin (1868–1917) discovers the artist as a landscape painter with an analytical mind and yet an unspoiled vision, a p...
St Michael’s Castle
Konashevich: Known and Unknown
An comprehensive exhibition of works by V. M. Konashevich (1888–1963), a brilliant book illustrator and easel graphic artist.
Marble Palace
Works by a renowned German artist offer a glimpse into the emotional life of African people, their relationships and everyday life in a situation of constant social and political tur...
Marble Palace
A retrospective exhibition of works by Igor and Ekaterina Pestov focusing on the most burning issues of today’s world: consumption, spiritual void, aggression, and human v...
Benois Wing
An exhibition of painting and graphic works of Russian Expressionism investigates original traits of this international movement in Russia.
- 21 september 2018 > The State Russian Museum New timetable in St. Michael's Castle from September 21
- 13 september 2018 > Stroganov Palace Musical Thursdays in the Stroganov Palace
- 5 september—6 september 2018 > The State Russian Museum New timetable in St. Michael's Castle from September 05 to September 06
Exhibitions
Mikhailovsky Palace
A Masterpiece by Karl Bryullov. New attribution
9 august—1 october 2018
The exhibition in the Garden Vestibule presents the only portrait Karl Bryullov had ever painted of the members of the imperial family — the portrait of Grand Duchess Alexandra Nikolaevna, daughter of Nicholas I, and the story behind it.
Also in the Mikhailovsky Palace:
- Permanent exhibition Ancient Art of XIV-XVII Centuries
- Permanent exhibition Russian Art of the XVIII Century
- Permanent exhibition Russian Art of the First Half of the XIX Century
- Permanent exhibition Russian Art of the Second Half of the XIX Century
Benois Wing
20 september—19 november 2018
An exhibition of painting and graphic works of Russian Expressionism investigates original traits of this international movement in Russia.
Also in the Benois Wing:
- 22 august—7 october 2018 St. Isaac's Cathedral: A History
- Permanent exhibition Art of the XXth Century
- Permanent exhibition Decorative and Applied Arts in Russia. ХХ century
- Permanent exhibition Art of the End of XIXth – Begining of XXth Century
Stroganov Palace
Permanent exhibition
On 26 May 2005 the Mineral Study in the Stroganov Palace was opened after restoration and recreation of interiors. The study was designed by Andrei Voronikhin in 1791-92. It was considered as one of the masterpieces of Russian architecture of the 18th century.
Also in the Stroganov Palace:
- Permanent exhibition Russian Empire Style. Applied Art of the Epoch of Alexander I (1801–1825)
St Michael’s Castle
Konashevich: Known and Unknown
30 august—1 october 2018
An comprehensive exhibition of works by V. M. Konashevich (1888–1963), a brilliant book illustrator and easel graphic artist.
Also in the St Michael’s Castle:
- 23 august—29 october 2018 Nikolai Kulbin
- 27 june—25 september 2018 Vasily Klyukin. In Dante Veritas
- Permanent exhibition St.Petersburg Society During the Romanov Era
- Permanent exhibition Faces of Russia. Portrait Gallery of the Russian Museum
Marble Palace
13 september—29 october 2018
A retrospective exhibition of works by Igor and Ekaterina Pestov focusing on the most burning issues of today’s world: consumption, spiritual void, aggression, and human vulnerability.
Also in the Marble Palace:
- 5 september—22 october 2018 Ruth Baumgarte
- Permanent exhibition Poet of the Silver age - Konstantin Romanov
- Permanent exhibition The Rzhevsky Brothers Collection
- Permanent exhibition The Ludwig Museum at the Russian Museum
Cabin of Peter the Great
Modern exhibition of Cabin of Peter the Great
Permanent exhibition
Modern exhibition of the museum comprises items dating back to Peter I’s time, including memorial paraphernalia, such as: red broadcloth uniform, an oriental cane, a model of Peter I’s hand based on an imprint made at Lipetsk foundry in 1707, a wherry, and Peter’s armchair.
Marble Palace
The Ludwig Museum at the Russian Museum
Iconic works of international contemporary art of the post-war 20th century and early 21st century from the collection of Peter and Irene Ludwig
Mikhailovsky Palace
Russian Art of the Second Half of the XIX Century
Even when it first opened back in 1898, the Russian Museum owned many canvases painted by such masters of the second half of the nineteenth century a...
Mikhailovsky Palace
Russian Art of the First Half of the XIX Century
The exhibition shows masterpieces representing the variety of trends in the Russian art of the time (classicism, romantism and beginning i...
Mikhailovsky Palace
Ancient Art of XIV-XVII Centuries
Collection of the Old Russian painting of the Russian Museum is one of the largest and most significant in Russia. It includes around six thousand icons. The ...
Events
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21.09.2018
The State Russian Museum
- 13.09.2018
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05.09.2018—06.09.2018
The State Russian Museum
New timetable in St. Michael's Castle from September 05 to September 06
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01.08.2018
The State Russian Museum
- 28.06.2018
Lecture hall
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All lectures are given in Russian.
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