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In Saint Petersburg, museums range from iconic spots to local favorites. Below are some of the best options to explore.

Saint Petersburg Museums

museums in Saint Petersburg

Discover 18 museums in Saint Petersburg. Real reviews, verified locations, and practical details to plan your visit to Russia.

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10 Museums in Saint Petersburg

State Hermitage Museum
Popular
St Petersburg

Museum founded by Catherine the Great, housing huge collections of art, culture & antiquities.

Art Lovers
History Buffs
Culture Seekers
Vast Art Collections
Historical Significance
Imperial Opulence
Varies
Winter Palace
Popular

Winter Palace

4.9(54026)
St Petersburg

Colonnaded, waterfront, former residence of Russian emperors, with extravagant state rooms.

History Buffs
Art Lovers
Luxury Travelers
Opulent State Rooms
Imperial History of Russia
Architectural Grandeur
Varies
Grand Maket Russia
Popular
St Petersburg

Huge working miniature exhibit of Russia, with scenes of human life plus moving rail & road routes.

Families
History Buffs
Model Enthusiasts
Miniature Exhibit of Russia
Moving Trains & Vehicles
Intricate Detail & Scenes of Russian Life
Varies
The State Russian Museum, Mikhailovsky Palace
Popular

Fine-art museum, opened in 1898, with a vast collection of Russian paintings, sculptures & icons.

Art Lovers
History Buffs
Culture Seekers
Russian Paintings
Sculptures and Icons
Mikhailovsky Palace
Varies
Faberge Museum
Popular

Faberge Museum

4.8(13974)
St Petersburg

Museum in an 18th-century palace displaying art, jewelry & Fabergé eggs made for Russian emperors.

Art Lovers
History_buffs
Luxury_seekers
Fabergé_eggs
Russian_imperial_art
18th_century_palace
Varies
Military­-Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineer and Signal Corps
Popular

Museum on history of the Russian artillery, engineering & signals corps, with weapons & artifacts.

History Buffs
Military Enthusiasts
Educators
Antique Weapons
Russian Military History
Artillery Artifacts
Varies
Peter the Great Central Naval Museum
Popular

Famed maritime museum displaying ship models, flags & other naval artifacts since 1709.

History Buffs
Naval Enthusiasts
Families
Ship Models
Naval Artifacts
Russian Maritime History
Varies
Russian Ethnographic Museum
Popular
St Petersburg

Russian ethnographic museum with a collection of 500,000+ items in a 1913 Neoclassical building.

History Buffs
Culture Seekers
Art Lovers
Extensive Artifact Collection
Neoclassical Building
Russian Cultural Heritage
Varies
Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House
Popular

Museum dedicated to Russian poet Anna Akhmatova in her former apartments in Sheremetev Palace.

Poetry
History Buffs
Culture
Anna Akhmatova's Life and Works
Preserved Apartments of a Renowned Poet
Insight into 20th-century Russian Culture
Varies
Дворец Марли
Popular
Петергоф

Built for Peter the Great, this 1700s baroque retreat was inspired by a Parisian hunting lodge.

History Buffs
Architecture
Luxury Travelers
Baroque Architecture
Peter the Great's Influence
Opulent Interiors
Varies

Plan Your Trip to Saint Petersburg

Now that you've explored the best museums in Saint Petersburg, it's time to start planning your trip. Here are some tips to make the most of your visit:

  • Create a personalized itinerary based on your interests.
  • Check opening hours and admission fees for each attraction.
  • Consider purchasing a city pass for potential discounts.
  • Plan your transportation between attractions.
  • Read recent reviews for up-to-date information.
  • Book accommodations in advance, especially during peak season.
  • Learn a few basic phrases in the local language.
  • Pack comfortable shoes for walking and exploring.
18 Best museums in Saint Petersburg - Top-Rated museums