The Russian Museum is the first state museum of the Russian fine art in the country. It was established in 1895 in St Petersburg under the decree of the Emperor Nicholas II. Grand opened for visitors on March 19 1898.
The Russian Museum today is a unique depository of artistic treasures, a famous restoration centre, an authoritative institute of academic research, one of the major cultural and educational centers, research and methodological centre of art museums of the Russian Federation, overseeing activities of 260 art museums of Russia.
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Available: Daily except Tuesdays. Open: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
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The Russian Museum is the first state museum of the Russian fine art in the country. It was established in 1895 in St Petersburg under the decree of the Emperor Nicholas II. Grand opened for visitors on March 19 1898. The Russian Museum today is a unique depository of artistic treasures, a famous restoration centre, an authoritative institute of academic research, one of the major cultural and educational centers, research and methodological centre of art museums of the Russian Federation, overseeing activities of 260 art museums of Russia.
Inclusion
Entrance Fees, Guided Tour (Languages available: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian), Taxes and Transportation.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily except Tuesdays. Open: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Duration
2 hours
Location Departs: Russian Museum
Location
Departs: Russian Museum
Policies Pick up time and location is arranged during reservation.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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