Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art vs Fabergé Museum: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art for The Bathers and Composition with Lenin — admission is 1,000 RUB standard admission. Choose Fabergé Museum for Hen Egg (First Imperial Egg) and Coronation Egg — admission is 500 RUB standard admission. Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art: 1,000 RUB, allow 2–3 hours; Fabergé Museum: 500 RUB, allow 1–1.5 hours.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
1,000 RUB standard admission
⏱ 2–3 hours
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Fabergé Museum
500 RUB standard admission
⏱ 1–1.5 hours
Side by side
| Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art | Fabergé Museum | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Museum type | Art Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | 1,000 RUB standard admission | 500 RUB standard admission |
| Free entry | — | — |
| Time needed | 2–3 hours | 1–1.5 hours |
| Closed | Tuesdays | — |
| Standout works | The Bathers; Composition with Lenin | Hen Egg (First Imperial Egg); Coronation Egg |
| Good for | Contemporary Art Fans, Art Lovers, Repeat Visitors to St Petersburg | Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art or Fabergé Museum?
Choose Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art if…
Choose Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art for The Bathers and Composition with Lenin — admission is 1,000 RUB standard admission. Allow 2–3 hours.
Choose Fabergé Museum if…
Choose Fabergé Museum for Hen Egg (First Imperial Egg) and Coronation Egg — admission is 500 RUB standard admission. Allow 1–1.5 hours.
Can you visit both Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art and Fabergé Museum in one day?
Both are in Saint Petersburg. Their suggested visits (2–3 hours and 1–1.5 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art closes on Tuesdays.
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