Kunstkamera, Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Kunstkamera is the first museum in Russia, established by Peter the Great and completed in 1727.
The museum's initial collection was composed of rarities and oddities collected by Peter the Great during his travels.
Kunstkamera is a symbol of the Russian Enlightenment and represents Peter the Great's efforts to modernize Russia.
The museum is located on the Neva River and offers stunning views of the city.
It houses the famous Peter the Great Collection of curiosities, including natural and human oddities.
Location: Vasileostrovsky District
Inception: 1714
Founder: Peter the Great
Architects: Georg Johann Mattarnovi, Nicolaus Friedrich Härbel, Mikhail Zemtsov, Savva Chevakinsky, Robert Marfeld
Architectural style: Petrine Baroque
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Lungoneva Università 199034
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00;Monday off;Tuesday[-1] off
Phone: +78123281412
Website: kunstkamera.ru
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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