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Pyotr Kazimirovich Baltun (1904–1980). Director of the State Russian Museum 1945–1951
25 March 2026–27 April 2026

Pyotr Kazimirovich Baltun (1904–1980). Director of the State Russian Museum 1945–1951

The exhibition in the Garden Vestibule of the Mikhailovsky Palace continues the series of exhibitions dedicated to the directors of the Russian Museum, exploring their lives and their role in shaping the museum’s collection.
Arkhip Kuindzhi: The Illusion of Light
11 September 2025–30 March 2026

Arkhip Kuindzhi: The Illusion of Light

Arkhip Kuindzhi: The Illusion of Light is a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to Arkhip Kuindzhi, one of the most brilliant and enigmatic artists in the history of Russian landscape painting. For the first time in many years in St Petersburg, the full scope of the artist’s genius will be present...

Russian Traditions
13 December 2025–09 March 2026

Russian Traditions

The large-scale exhibition Russian Traditions in the Benois Wing features an unprecedented number of works – more than 650 pieces from the collection of the Russian Museum. Masterpieces of painting, unique costumes, celebrated lace, and extremely rare samples of Kresttsy stitching and gold embroider...
Fyodor Vasilyev. 175th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth
27 September 2025–02 March 2026

Fyodor Vasilyev. 175th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth

Fyodor Vasilyev (1850–1873) is one of the greatest masters of Russian landscape painting. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the master’s celebrated works as well as rarely exhibited pieces from the museum’s collection.
Pyotr Konchalovsky: Garden in Bloom
03 April 2026–14 September 2026

Pyotr Konchalovsky: Garden in Bloom

The Russian Museum, with support from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and VTB Bank, presents the large-scale exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Pyotr Konchalovsky. The Benois Wing showcases works from the collection of the Russian Museum, 18 leading museums across the...
Adult-Friendly
23 December 2025–13 April 2026

Adult-Friendly

The exhibition Adult-Friendly is an artistic exploration of childhood, presented not as a “golden age” but as a crucial stage in shaping the individual. The display is divided into key thematic sections: Home, The World, Travel and Holidays, Games, Imagination, Scary Stories, and The Future.
Stepan Erzya: Sculptor of the World. On the 150th Anniversary of His Birth
01 April 2026–29 June 2026

Stepan Erzya: Sculptor of the World. On the 150th Anniversary of His Birth

In the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, St Michael’s (Engineers’) Castle of the State Russian Museum hosts the exhibition Stepan Erzya: Sculptor of the World. On the 150th Anniversary of His Birth. The exhibition brings together approximately sixty...
Vasily Pushkaryov (1915–2002). Director of the State Russian Museum, 1951–1977
28 January 2026–23 February 2026

Vasily Pushkaryov (1915–2002). Director of the State Russian Museum, 1951–1977

On 28 January, an exhibition dedicated to Vasily Pushkarev opened in the Garden Vestibule of the Mikhailovsky Palace.
The Era of Emperor Alexander III and Its Legacy
26 December 2025–15 June 2026

The Era of Emperor Alexander III and Its Legacy

Marking the 180th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Alexander III (1845–1894), the Elisabeth and Sergius Educational Society Foundation for the revival of mercy and charity traditions with support from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation launched a major exhibition project Th...