• The nearest public transport stops to the Benois Wing are by the Nevsky Prospect metro station.
• Bus: 3, 22, 27, 49, K212 Trolleybus: 5, 22
• Distance from the metro station and public transport stops to the Benois Wing is about 490 metres.
• Walking time: 6 minutes.
• The entire route follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• There are no signal-controlled pedestrian crossings.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs. However, there are no dropped kerbs along the route from the car park.

• Please note that pushchairs may be left in Cloakrooms 4 and 5.
• Before visiting the museum, we recommend watching our video about accessibility at the Mikhailovsky Palace.
• Please let us know about your visit in advance by phone +7 812 314-64-24.
• If you need any assistance, please visit the Information Desk or ask any member of our staff.

• Before your visit, we recommend watching the video about accessibility at the Stroganov Palace.
• Please let us know about your visit in advance by phone 8 (812) 571-26-26.
• If you need any assistance, please visit the Information Desk or ask any member of our staff.

• Before visiting the museum, we recommend watching our video about accessibility at St Michael’s Castle.
• Please let us know about your visit in advance by phone 8 (812) 570-51-12.
  
• If you need any assistance, please visit the Information Desk or ask any member of our staff.

• Before your visit, we recommend watching the video about accessibility at the Marble Palace.
• Please let us know about your visit in advance by phone +7 (812) 347-87-17
• If you need any assistance, please visit the Information Desk or ask any member of our staff.

• The Russian Museum strives to ensure maximum comfort for visitors with disabilities across all buildings of the museum complex.
• Please let us know about your visit in advance by phone +7 (812) 232-45-76.
• If you need any assistance, please visit the Information Desk or ask any member of our staff.

• The nearest accessible parking spaces are located in the paid parking area at 2–4 Inzhenernaya Street, near the entrance to the Museum’s Administration Building. Please be aware that the route from this parking area to the museum does not have dropped kerbs.
• The visitor entrance is to the right of the palace’s main entrance. You will find a sign here with a telephone number (+7 812 314 64 24) to call for assistance from our staff.
• Wheelchair access to the palace is via the ramp located to the side of the main entrance. Please note that the ramped route runs over historic cobbles and may be difficult to navigate.
• The museum’s rooms and visitor facilities are located on the Lower Ground, Ground, and First floors. For wheelchair users, the rooms on the Ground Floor are accessible. The site is partially accessible for disabled visitors and other visitors with limited mobility.
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

• The nearest accessible parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are located in the paid parking area at 59 Moika River Embankment.
• A staff call button is located at the palace’s main entrance.
• The wheelchair-accessible entrance is located in the courtyard. To use this entrance, please press the staff call button.
• The museum’s rooms and visitor facilities are located on the Ground and First floors. The palace is equipped with a wheelchair lift and portable ramps. To use them, please contact the Information Desk. Please note that the facility is only partially accessible for people with disabilities and other visitors with limited mobility.
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

• The nearest accessible parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are located in the paid parking area at 10 Inzhenernaya Street.
• By the entrance to the castle, before the steps, you will find a sign with the telephone number 570-51-12. Please call this number to request assistance from our staff.
• Access to the castle is across a cobbled bridge. Please be aware that the main entrance is not equipped with lifts or ramps, which makes access into the building difficult for wheelchair users. Please let us know about your visit in advance by calling 570-51-12.
• The museum’s rooms and visitor facilities are located on the Ground and First floors. To use the lift, please ask our staff at the Information Desk for assistance.
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

• The nearest public transport stops to St Michael’s Castle are located on Sadovaya Street and Pestel Street. Tram: 3 Bus: 46, 49 Distance from the public transport stops is about 400 metres (a 5-minute walk). Distance from the Gostiny Dvor metro station is 960 metres (a 12-minute walk).
• The entire route from the public transport stops follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• On the way from the Gostiny Dvor metro station, there is an underground pedestrian crossing equipped with ramps. The ground level crossings are both signal-controlled and uncontrolled.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs.

• The closest parking for visitors with disabilities is available in the paid parking area at 5 Millionnaya Street.
• The palace entrance is equipped with a ramp. A call button for staff assistance is installed at the ramp entrance.
• The museum’s rooms and visitor facilities are located on the Ground, First and Second floors. The palace is equipped with a wheelchair lift and a portable ramp. To use this equipment, please contact the Information Desk. Please note that the palace is only partially accessible for people with disabilities and other visitors with limited mobility.
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

• The nearest parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are located in the paid parking area at 4 Petrovskaya Street.
• Please note that the entrance area is equipped with a ribbed-surface mat. Entry to the Cabin is via stairs. To use a portable ramp, please contact the Information Desk.
• Museum services are located on the Ground floor, which is divided into two levels. To move between the levels, a portable ramp is available. Please contact the administrator to use it.
• The site is partially accessible for people with disabilities and other groups with limited mobility.
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

Dear Friends!

The Club of Friends of the Russian Museum unites those who appreciate art, connect their lives with it and help preserve the heritage.

• The nearest public transport stops to the Stroganov Palace are located near the Nevsky Prospect metro station. Bus: 3, 22, 27, 49, K212 Trolleybus: 5, 22
• Distance from the metro station is 420 metres; from the public transport stops: 270 and 150 metres.
• Walking time is about 5 minutes.
• The entire route follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• Pedestrian crossings are signal-controlled.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs.

• The public transport stops closest to the Marble Palace are located on Suvorov Square. Tram: 3 Bus: 2M, 2MA, 46, 49, K76. Distance from the public transport stops is 210 metres (a 2-minute walk). Distance from the Nevsky Prospect metro station is 1.3 km (a 15-minute walk).
• Pedestrian crossings are signal-controlled and equipped with countdown timer displays.
• The entire route from the public transport stops follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs.

• The nearest public transport stops to the Cabin of Peter the Great are located on Kuibyshev Street (Trinity Square stop). Tram: 3, 6, 40 Bus: 49. Distance from the public transport stops: 450 metres (a 5-minute walk). Distance from the Gorkovskaya metro station: 900 metres (an 11-minute walk).
• The entire route from the public transport stops follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• Along the route from the public transport on Kuibyshev Street, the pedestrian crossing is signal-controlled. There is no pedestrian crossing directly in front of the Cabin of Peter the Great.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs. However, there are no dropped kerbs in front of the Cabin of Peter the Great.

• The nearest public transport stops to the Mikhailovsky Palace are by the Nevsky Prospect and Gostiny Dvor metro stations.
• Bus: 3, 22, 27, 49, K212 Trolleybus: 5, 22
• Distance from the metro stations and public transport stops to the Mikhailovsky Palace is about 400 metres.
• Walking time: 5 minutes.
• There are no signal-controlled pedestrian crossings.
• The entire route follows a designated pedestrian pathway.

• The nearest accessible parking spaces are located in the paid parking area at 2–4 Inzhenernaya Street, near the entrance to the Museum’s Administration Building.
• The Benois Wing entrance and foyer have ramp access.
• The museum’s rooms and visitor facilities are located on the Ground and First floors. Wheelchair users can access the First floor via a tracked stairclimber (Барс-УГП-130; maximum load 150 kg).
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

• Before visiting the museum, we recommend watching our video about accessibility at the Benois Wing.
• Please let us know about your visit in advance by phone +7 (812) 314-64-24.
• If you need any assistance, please visit the Information Desk or ask any member of our staff.

• Portable folding chairs are available during your visit to the Benois Wing. The stand with the chairs is on the Ground floor, by the staircase next to the restaurant.
• Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge. Please ask at the Information Desk.
• You can explore the Benois Wing rooms and highlights from the collection via our virtual tour.

• Portable folding chairs are available for use during your visit to the Stroganov Palace. The stand with the chairs is located on the upper landing of the Grand Staircase.
• Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge. Please ask at the Information Desk.
• An accessible restroom is located on the First floor of the Stroganov Palace, in the Greek Room. Please ask at the Information Desk

• Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge. Please ask at the Information Desk.
• Please be advised that the castle is not equipped with a toilet accessible for visitors with limited mobility.

• Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge. Please ask at the Information Desk.
• The toilet accessible for visitors with limited mobility is located on the First floor of the Marble Palace. Please ask at the Information Desk to use it.

• There are no toilet facilities at the Cabin of Peter the Great.
• You can explore the Cabin of Peter the Great via a virtual tour on the website: www.virtual.rusmuseumvrm.ru/cabin_of_peter/

Become part of a great tradition!

Being a Friend of the Russian Museum is a special status. Just as the first societies of Friends of Museums laid the foundation for philanthropy in Russia, the Club of Friends of the Russian Museum continues this tradition, uniting those for whom supporting national heritage is a conscious choice and part of the corporate culture.

Your company is part of a great history

We invite commercial and non-profit organizations to become Corporate Members of the Club of Friends of the Russian Museum. By joining the program, your company is making a significant contribution to the development of the world's largest collection of Russian art. Thanks to the help of Corporate Friends, the Russian Museum is implementing the most important projects.

Office of the individual loyalty program “Club Friends of the Russian Museum”

Address: St. Petersburg, st. Sadovaya, 2 (Mikhailovsky Castle)

Opening hours: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY — 10:00-19:00

TUESDAY 10:00-18:00

(for a visit to the office on Tuesday (the museum’s day off), please pre-agree a time by phone)

Phone: +7 (812) 347 89 68; +7 981 120 03 72

Email: friends@rusmuseum.ru

• The nearest parking spaces accessible for visitors with disabilities are located in the paid parking area at 10 Inzhenernaya Street, opposite the Eastern Pavilion.
• The Pavilion entrance is equipped with a ramp.
• The museum’s rooms and visitor facilities are on the Ground and First floors.
• Access for visitors using wheelchairs is provided on the Ground and First floors. Please note that the facility is only partially accessible for visitors with disabilities and limited mobility.
• Please be advised that the facility is not equipped with a toilet accessible for visitors with limited mobility.
• For inquiries regarding accessibility and services for visitors with disabilities and limited mobility, please contact: Eastern Pavilion administrator, St Michael’s Castle
  Tel.: +7 812 570 52-89

• The nearest public transport stops to the Eastern Pavilion of St Michael’s Castle are located on Sadovaya Street. Tram: 3 Bus: 49. Distance from the public transport stops is 300–400 metres (a 4–5-minute walk). Distance from the Gostiny Dvor metro station is 770 metres (a 10-minute walk).
• The entire route from the public transport stops follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• On the way from the Gostiny Dvor metro station, there is an underground pedestrian crossing equipped with ramps. The ground level crossings are both signal-controlled and uncontrolled.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs.

• The nearest parking spaces accessible for visitors with disabilities are located in the paid parking area at 10 Inzhenernaya Street, opposite the Eastern Pavilion.
• The Pavilion entrance is equipped with a ramp.
• The museum’s rooms and visitor facilities are on the Ground and First floors.
• Access for visitors using wheelchairs is provided on the Ground and First floors. Please note that the facility is only partially accessible for visitors with disabilities and limited mobility.
• Please be advised that the facility is not equipped with a toilet accessible for visitors with limited mobility.
• For inquiries regarding accessibility and services for visitors with disabilities and limited mobility, please contact:
  Western Pavilion administrator, St Michael’s Castle,
  Tel.: +7 812 347 89 63

• The Summer Palace of Peter the Great is closed to visitors from October through May.
• The nearest parking spaces for disabled visitors are located in the paid parking area at the intersection of the Swan Canal Embankment and the Moika River Embankment.
• The entrance area of the Summer Palace is not fitted with lifting equipment. Access to the Summer Palace is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Please be advised that there are no toilet facilities inside the building. The nearest public toilet, including one accessible for visitors with limited mobility, is located in the Summer Garden next to the Coffee House.
• Please let us know about your visit in advance by phone.
• For assistance and information regarding access and services for disabled visitors and those with limited mobility, please contact the Summer Palace administrator:
  Tel.: +7 812 314 04 56

• The nearest public transport stops to the Summer Palace are located near the Summer Garden entrance at the Swan Canal Embankment (Bus: 49, 76; Tram: 3) and Moika River Embankment (Bus: 46, 49, 76). Distance from the public transport stops: 800 metres (a 10-minute walk). Distance from the Gostiny Dvor metro station: 1.7 km (a 21-minute walk).
• The entire route from the public transport stops follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• The route from the Gostiny Dvor metro station includes an underground pedestrian crossing equipped with ramps. The ground level crossings are both signal-controlled and uncontrolled.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs.

• The nearest parking spaces for disabled visitors are located in the paid parking area at the intersection of the Swan Canal Embankment and the Moika River Embankment.
• The nearest public toilet accessible for visitors with limited mobility is located in the Summer Garden next to the Coffee House.
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

• The nearest public transport stops are located near the Summer Garden entrance at the Swan Canal Embankment (Bus: 49, 76; Tram: 3) and Moika River Embankment (Bus: 46, 49, 76). Distance from the public transport stops: 150 metres (a 2-minute walk). Distance from the Gostiny Dvor metro station: 1 km (a 14-minute walk).
• The entire route from the public transport stops follows along a designated pedestrian pathway.
• The route from the Gostiny Dvor metro station includes an underground pedestrian crossing equipped with ramps. The ground level crossings are both signal-controlled and uncontrolled.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs.

• The nearest parking spaces for disabled visitors are located in the paid parking area at 1 Konyushennaya Square at the intersection of the Swan Canal Embankment and the Moika River Embankment.
• Please be advised that there are no toilet facilities accessible for visitors with limited mobility in the Mikhailovsky Garden.
• For all accessibility enquiries and assistance, please contact:
  Elena Kuznets, Head of the Administrative and Organisational Department
  Tel: +7 812 314 64 24

• The nearest public transport stops are on Sadovaya Street (Bus: 49; Tram: 3) Distance from the public transport stops: 50 metres and 230 metres (about a 2 or 3-minute walk). Distance from the Gostiny Dvor metro station: 850 metres (about an 11-minute walk).
• The entire route from the public transport stops follows a designated pedestrian pathway.
• The route from the Gostiny Dvor metro station includes an underground pedestrian crossing equipped with ramps. The ground level crossings are both signal-controlled and uncontrolled.
• Along the route from the public transport stops, there are dropped kerbs.

The State Russian Museum is the world’s largest depository of Russian art. The museum collection comprises over 450,000 works dating from the 10th to the 21st centuries – from icons to pieces by contemporary artists. The museum boasts numerous works by renowned artists including Ivan Aivazovsky, Karl Brullov, Viktor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Vrubel, Arkhip Kuindzhi, Boris Kustodiev, Kazimir Malevich, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, Ilya Repin, Nicholas Roerich, Vasily Surikov, Pavel Filonov and many others. The museum also holds major collections of folk art, decorative and applied art, and sculpture.

The decision to found the Russian Museum was taken by Emperor Alexander III. In 1895, Nicholas II signed a decree “On the establishment of a special institution under the name ‘The Emperor Alexander III Russian Museum’ and on the allocation for this purpose of the Mikhailovsky Palace, acquired for the crown, with all its wings, service buildings and garden”. In May of the same year, the reconstruction of the palace interiors for the future museum displays began under the supervision of architect Vasily Svinin. On 3 May 1895, the “Regulations on the Museum” were approved. The Russian Museum officially opened its doors to the public on 19 (7) March 1898.

Today, the State Russian Museum is a unique architectural and artistic complex in the historic centre of St Petersburg. The museum occupies a series of landmark buildings spanning the 18th to the 20th centuries, each designed by the most prominent architects of its time. The museum complex includes the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Benois Wing, the Marble Palace, the Stroganov Palace, St Michael’s Castle with its Eastern and Western Pavilions, the Cabin of Peter the Great, the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, and two gardens – the Summer Garden and the Mikhailovsky Garden.

In 2024, the State Russian Museum ranked first among Russian museums in the global attendance rating and eleventh among museums worldwide. In 2024, the State Russian Museum was visited by more than 3.6 million people.

The exhibition Vasily Surikov. 175th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth was seen by 334,000 visitors.

In 2024, the Russian Museum successfully organized the first comprehensive monographic exhibition of the artist in nearly 90 years, Vasily Surikov. 175th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth, which at the time gave the museum its absolute all-time attendance record and first place in attendance among all the country’s museums.

The exhibition Viktor Vasnetsov. 175th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth was attended by over 392,600 people, setting an absolute record in the hundred-year history of the Benois Wing.

In 2024–2025, the unprecedented exhibition Karl the Great. 225th Anniversary of Karl Brullov’s Birth was held in the Academy Halls of the Mikhailovsky Palace. The Russian Museum presented all the masterpieces of the world’s famous Russian artist bringing together over 300 works of art in one unique display. The exhibition Karl the Great became the most visited exhibition in Russia in the past five years, seen by 477,000 visitors.

In 2024, the Russian Museum was honoured with the highest award in the museum field – the title “Museum of the Year”, conferred upon it by the Dmitry Likhachev National Prize.