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The State Hermitage Museum (Russian: Государственный Эрмитаж, tr. Gosudarstvennyj Ermitaž, IPA: [ɡəsʊˈdarstvʲɪn (ː)ɨj ɪrmʲɪˈtaʂ]) is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired a collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky.
- 1764; 259 years ago
- Mikhail Piotrovsky
- 2,812,913 visitors (2022)
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 Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Jan 9, 2020 · Learn how to visit the Hermitage, the biggest and most famous museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Find out the best time, the ticket options, the buildings, the exhibits, and the myths about the museum.
The Hermitage is a historic estate with a 5,000-year art collection, changing exhibitions, and 12 acres of gardens. Visit for free on Tuesdays through Sundays, or join as a member for more benefits.
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.
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