The State Russian Museum / St Michael’s Castle 
Vasily Sadovnikov. A Watercolorist of the Pushkin Era
In 2025, we commemorate the 225th anniversary of the birth of Vasily Sadovnikov (1800–1879), one of Russia’s most renowned watercolourist...
Russian Imperial Table Services
The exhibition is dedicated to tableware sets commissioned by the emperor’s family and crafted at the Imperial Porcelain Factory. On display are ceremonial fine chin...
Ivan Pokhitonov. 175th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth
For the first time in St Petersburg, the Russian Museum presents an exhibition of the outstanding Russian landscape and realist painter Ivan P...
The Country of Victories: 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War
The 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War is a time to honour the heroes of all generations. ...
The exhibition explores the presence of dogs in Russian life and art. It addresses a historical process in all its forms – from the history of the state to the narrativ...
- 26 March 2025 > Stroganov Palace New timetable in the Stroganov Palace from March 26 till April 24.
- 25 February 2025 > The State Russian Museum Important information for February 25
- 30 December 2024—8 January 2025 > The State Russian Museum Happy New 2025 Year!
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Mikhailovsky Palace, Benois Wing are open until 8:p.m. | |
| Tuesday | The Museum is closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
2 Sadovaya Str., St. Petersburg
Metro - Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky Prospekt
Events
New timetable in St. Michael's Castle on May 24
24 May 2018—24 May 2018 > Russian Museum
Dear visitors! On May 24 the museum is open before 19:00. The ticket office is closed at 18:30. Also today is closed the Dining room and the Living room of Mariya Fedorovna. Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences.
Museum night in St. Michael’s Castle
19 May 2018—19 May 2018 > Russian Museum
Dear guests, on May 19 (Saturday) Museum Night will pass in St. Petersburg. The Russian museum wait for you in St. Michael’s Castle from 6 to 11 p.m.!
New timetable in St. Michael's Castle from May 12 to May 18
12 May 2018—18 May 2018 > Russian Museum
Dear guests! From May 12 to May 18 the courtyard of St. Michaels Castle will be closed due to technical reasons. On May 17 Open fund of sculpture from 18th to 19th century will be closed due to technical reasons.
New timetable in St. Michael's Castle on February 17
17 February 2018—17 February 2018 > Russian Museum
Dear visitors, on February 17 the Dining room and the exhibition «St.Petersburg society during the Romanov era» are closed due to technical reasons.
Changes in the exhibition shedule of St. Michael's Castle on 18 December
18 December 2017—18 December 2017 > Russian Museum
Dear visitors, on 18 December St George's Hall and the nearest halls of St Michael's Castle are closed due to technical reasons.
Changes in the exposition schedule of St Michael's Castle on 29-30 November
29 November 2017—30 November 2017 > Russian Museum
Dear guests, on 29-30 November St George's Hall of St Michael's Castle and the nearest halls will be closed.
The collection of masterpieces, chosen by the Russian Museum will allow you to make a first impression of the collection of the Russian Museum.
Russian Museum - one of the world's largest museums and is perhaps the only country where such a full treasure of national culture are presented.
Virtual tour of the museum complex. 2009 (Rus., Eng., Ger., Fin.)
In the online shop of the Russian Museum presented a huge range of souvenirs, illustrated editions and multimedia disks.
