Russia · 5 museums
The best museums in Saint Petersburg are State Russian Museum, State Hermitage Museum and Fabergé Museum. World Museum Guide covers 5 museums in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
| # | Museum | Admission | Time needed | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Russian Museum | 700 RUB | 2–3 hours | Tuesdays |
| 2 | State Hermitage Museum | 1,200 RUB | 3–5 hours | Mondays |
| 3 | Fabergé Museum | 500 RUB | 1–1.5 hours | Open daily |
| 4 | Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art | 1,000 RUB | 2–3 hours | Tuesdays |
| 5 | Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography) | 400 RUB | 1.5–2 hours | Mondays |
Standard adult prices, checked from 2026-06-30. Confirm on each museum's official website before you go.
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & history enthusiasts
Founded by Emperor Nicholas II in 1895 as the Russian Museum of Emperor Alexander III, the State Russian Museum opened in 1898 in Carlo Rossi's Mikhailovsky Palace on Inzhenernaya Street.
700 RUB · ⏱ 2–3 hours · Closed Tuesdays
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
The State Hermitage Museum is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is the largest art museum in the world by gallery space. It was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an impressive collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky.
1,200 RUB · ⏱ 3–5 hours · Closed Mondays
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & history enthusiasts
The Fabergé Museum opened in 2013 in the restored Shuvalov Palace on the Fontanka River embankment in Saint Petersburg. Founded by the Link of Times Foundation of Viktor Vekselberg, it holds the world's largest collection of works by Carl Fabergé — including nine Imperial Easter eggs, more than any other museum.
500 RUB · ⏱ 1–1.5 hours
Art Museum · Best for contemporary art fans & art lovers
Erarta opened in 2010 on Vasilyevsky Island in Saint Petersburg as Russia's largest private museum of contemporary art. Founded by businessman Dmitry Khankin and gallerist Marina Varvarina, it set out to document and champion Russian art from the late Soviet period to the present day.
1,000 RUB · ⏱ 2–3 hours · Closed Tuesdays
Art Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & art lovers
Founded by Peter the Great in 1714 and opened to the public in 1727, the Kunstkamera is the oldest museum in Russia. Its baroque blue-and-white tower is a Saint Petersburg landmark.
400 RUB · ⏱ 1.5–2 hours · Closed Mondays
The best museums in Saint Petersburg are State Russian Museum, State Hermitage Museum and Fabergé Museum. World Museum Guide ranks 5 museums in Saint Petersburg by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 5 museums in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.
No museum in our Saint Petersburg guide is free for every visitor. Free or reduced on certain days or for certain visitors: State Hermitage Museum (Under-14s always free (any nationality)).
Closing days differ by museum: State Russian Museum closes Tuesdays, State Hermitage Museum closes Mondays, Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art closes Tuesdays and Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography) closes Mondays. Plan each day around at least one museum that is open.
Open on Mondays: State Russian Museum, Fabergé Museum and Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Closed on Mondays: State Hermitage Museum and Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography). Hours can change on public holidays, so check each museum's official website.
Late openings: State Russian Museum (Monday, Wednesday to Sunday until 8:00 PM), State Hermitage Museum (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM), Fabergé Museum (Daily until 8:45 PM) and Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art (Wednesday to Monday until 10:00 PM). Evening visits are usually the quietest time to see the highlights.
