The State Hermitage Museum ranks with the Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art as one of the most important and richest art galleries in the world.
Starting with 225 paintings purchased in 1764 by Catherine the Great, its collection now comprises more than 3 million objects and works of art.
Raphael's ‘Madonna’, da Vinci’s ‘Madonna’, Titian's 'St Sebastian', Rembrandt's ‘Return of the Prodigal Son', and James Cox’s golden ‘Peacock Clock’ are just a few of the Hermitage’s superb works of Western-European art.
Treasures and artefacts from almost every culture known to man are housed in the Hermitage, including a unique collection of Greek jewellery from the Black Sea region, Scythian gold, Ancient Egyptian sculptures, Iranian silverware, Chinese manuscripts, Russian icons, and Byzantine applied art.
Your guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the Hermitage during your 3-hour visit. Afterwards, you can remain in the museum and continue exploring at your leisure.
Please be aware that the admission time may be adjusted according to the Museum’s early admission policy.
The Impressionists collection is not included.
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