Museum of Political History of Russia
Museum of Political History of Russia, National museum in central Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Museum of Political History of Russia displays over 500,000 exhibits documenting the nation's governance, reforms, and political movements through artifacts and documents.
The museum opened in 1919 in two former mansions belonging to ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya and timber merchant Vasily Brant on Kuybysheva Street.
Five permanent exhibitions cover Russian political developments from Catherine II to present times, including reforms, revolutions, and the Soviet period.
The museum welcomes visitors from 10:00 to 18:00, extends hours until 20:00 on Wednesdays, and remains closed on Thursdays and last Mondays.
The museum offers mobile audio tours through IZI.Travel app, featuring specialized routes exploring revolution sites, constructivist architecture, and political assassination locations.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: October 9, 1919
Official opening: 1919
Operator: Министерства культуры Российской Федерации.
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 10:00-20:00; Thursday off; Monday[-1] off; January 01,02,07, May 01, December 31 off
Email: polithistmuseum@mail.ru
Website: http://polithistory.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.95453,30.32514
Latest update: May 16, 2025 05:25
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