Russian Museum of Ethnography, Ethnography museum in Palace District, St Petersburg, Russia
The Russian Museum of Ethnography contains 500,000 items documenting the cultural life of numerous ethnic groups from the former Russian Empire and Soviet Union.
Emperor Nicholas II established the institution in 1895 as an ethnographic department within the Russian Museum, led by researcher Samuil Dudin.
The museum holds collections of traditional costumes, tools, household items, and religious artifacts representing diverse communities across Russia's vast territories.
Located in central St Petersburg, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 11:00 and 19:00 with facilities for people with mobility needs.
Prince Tenishev contributed extensive archives that detail Russian peasant life since the 19th century, forming a core part of the museum's collection.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1902
Official opening: 1902
Address: Inzhenernaya str., 1/4 191168
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-19:00
Website: http://ethnomuseum.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.93806,30.33444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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