Russian Museum The State Russian Museum (until 1917 “Russian Museum of Emperor Alexander III») – The most extensive museum of Russian art in the world. Located in St. Petersburg, in the building of the Mikhailovsky Palace. Currently, the collection of Russian museum consists of the following departments: Russian and Soviet painting, sculpture, graphic arts, arts and crafts and folk art (furniture, porcelain, glass, wood, lacquer, metal products, textiles, embroidery, lace, etc.).Schedule of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 10.00 to 18.00Thursday – 13.00 to 21.00The ticket office closes half an hour earlierFrom 1 October to 31 March Summer Garden is open to visitors daily from 10.00 to 20.00 (entry of visitors to 19.30)Tuesday – a day off Contact information: Address: Engineering Str., 4Subway: “Nevkiy prospect”, “Gostinniy dvor”Phone: +7 (812) 595-42-48www.rusmuseum.ru
