Russian Museum, Art museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Russian Museum holds over 400,000 artworks within the Mikhailovsky Palace and Benois Wing, displaying Russian art from medieval icons to modern paintings.
Nicholas II established the museum in 1895 to honor his father Alexander III, transferring artworks from the Hermitage Museum and Imperial Academy of Arts.
The museum collection spans ten centuries of Russian artistic development through paintings, sculptures, graphics, folk art, and decorative pieces from various regions.
Visitors can explore the museum every day except Tuesday, with extended hours on Thursday evenings until 21:00 and regular closing time at 18:00.
The restoration center within the museum complex maintains ancient icons and paintings using scientific methods and traditional conservation techniques.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1895
Founders: Nicholas II of Russia
Architects: Carlo Rossi
Official opening: 1895
Address: 191086, Санкт-Петербург, ул. Инженерная, 4. 191186
Opening Hours: Monday,Wednesday,Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 13:00-21:00; Tuesday off
Phone: +78125954248
Website: https://rusmuseum.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.93859,30.33222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48
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