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# What day are museums closed in Saint Petersburg?

## Quick answer

Tuesday is the day to watch in Saint Petersburg: 2 of the 4 major museums with a weekly closing day close on Tuesdays, while 1 of the 5 we cover lists no weekly closure. World Museum Guide lists each museum's closing day below — always confirm holiday closures on the official site.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Weekly closing days in Saint Petersburg

| Museum | Closed | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/erarta/) | Tuesdays | Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| [Fabergé Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/faberge-museum/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 10:00 AM – 8:45 PM |
| [Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography)](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/kunstkamera/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [State Hermitage Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/hermitage/) | Mondays | Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [State Russian Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/russian-museum/) | Tuesdays | Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |

Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are Saint Petersburg museums open on Tuesdays?

2 major museums close on Tuesdays in Saint Petersburg. Plan those visits for other days — the table above shows which stay open.

### Do closing days change on public holidays?

Yes — museums often close on major public holidays or shift their weekly closing day around them. Verify on the official website before travelling; each guide links it.

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