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The State Hermitage Museum (Russian: Государственный Эрмитаж, romanized: Gosudarstvennyj Ermitaž, IPA: [ɡəsʊˈdarstvʲɪn(ː)ɨj ɪrmʲɪˈtaʂ]) is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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St. Petersburg's most popular visitor attraction, and one of the world's largest and most prestigious museums, the Hermitage is a must-see for all first-time travellers to the city.
All the Hermitage's display facilities are open to visitors. The museum is closed on Mondays, as well as 1 January and 9 May. What's On. Exhibitions, Events and News. News. Explore the Hermitage. Artworks, Buildings and History. Learn about art. Guided Tours, Programmes and Virtual Academy.
Hermitage, art museum in St. Petersburg founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great as a court museum. It adjoined the Winter Palace and served as a private gallery for the art amassed by the empress. Under Nicholas I the Hermitage was reconstructed (1840–52), and it was opened to the public in 1852.
The Hermitage features a nationally recognized art collection spanning 5,000 years, changing indoor and outdoor exhibitions, a Visual Arts Studio, and 12 acres of gardens and grounds that offer art and culture to the community. FREE AND OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, 10 AM TO 5 PM.
Apr 30, 2011 · One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of the world's greatest works of art. Read more Duration: More than 3 hours
