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The State Russian Museum, Mikhailovsky Palace
Other4.8 · 15 9374.7 · 3 302≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~700 ₽895 m from the center
The Mikhailovsky Palace is the main building of the State Russian Museum on Arts Square, designed by Carlo Rossi in neoclassical style. It houses the world's largest collection of Russian fine art, ranging from medieval icons by Andrei Rublev to 20th-century masterpieces. Visitors can admire epic canvases like Briullov's The Last Day of Pompeii and Aivazovsky's The Ninth Wave, displayed in magnificent imperial state rooms.
Highlights
- Neoclassical palace architecture designed by Carlo Rossi
- Iconic canvases including The Ninth Wave and The Last Day of Pompeii
- Priceless collection of ancient Russian icons from Rublev onward
- Lavish White Column Hall retaining original imperial decor
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
What’s nearby
Russian Museum of Ethnography
2 min walk · 137 m
Mikhailovsky Garden
2 min walk · 155 m
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Square of Arts
2 min walk · 155 m
Pushkin
2 min walk · 156 m
Mikhailovsky Theatre
2 min walk · 193 m
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Isaak Brodsky Apartment Museum
3 min walk · 201 m
Savior on the Spilled Blood
3 min walk · 249 m
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V. F. Komissarzhevskaya Academic Drama Theater
4 min walk · 321 m
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