Beautiful palace housing Russian art from the early Icons that were painted when christianity was introduced all the way to the art that was produced during the Soviet Union, each piece was more interesting than the other. Unfortunately they did not have any twenty first...More

With the Lonely Planet SPb tour book, this is an easy museum to navigate for the casual observer. The art covers many time periods and you can zip through the rooms of less interest on your way to your personal favorites. The combination ticket for...More

Don't try to observe everything on one day. It's so big museum and there are a lot of famous Russian paintings there. Audio guide - minimum must have, but better - take a personal museum assistant.

like any other museum. there is no difference fee is 450 Russia every tourist place entry is very expensive . To enhance tourism some fee for foreigners should be reduced

Up to this time, my favorite museum in the world had been the Orsay in Paris. I've seen many before it, and many since then, but this is now my favorite museum in the world. I'll keep looking. It it will be hard to beat...More

Unusual and exensive collection of Russian art. You can see the influences of 18th, 19th & 20th century European masters but informed by a Russian tradition. The palace and grounds are standouts.

The museum is easily located between Nevskly Prospekt and Church of the Savior of Spilled Blood. You can stroll quietly there without the disturbance of huge crowds. The arts collection there is wonderful and worth to visit. There are other museums nearby and you can...More

After visiting many European museums, this one has really been a delight for me. The focus of the museum is on Russian artists throughout different epochs. My favorite works on display were by Kazimir Malevich. I definitely recommend visiting the museum.

Much nicer than the Hermitage as you can stroll and ponder the great works without the noise and jostling of the crowds at the Hermitage. Rooms are well laid out and most rooms have some seating to take a break of just look at the...More

This museum I highly recommend It has a truly unique and amazing collectio of Russian art covering many centuries This is not available to see elsewhere A very friendly place With a nice small cafe to provide sustainance to endure a long visit