Museum
Russian Museum
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The State Russian Museum, housed in the Neoclassical Mikhailovsky Palace on Arts Square, is the world's largest depository of Russian fine art. Its collection spans Russian art from the 10th century to the 21st century, covering everything from old icon painting to contemporary works. The museum also includes several other historic buildings, such as the Summer Palace of Peter I, the Marble Palace, St Michael's Castle, and the Stroganov Palace.
Niet missen
- The Mikhailovsky Palace, a Neoclassical former residence of Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich, designed by Carlo Rossi (1819–1825).
- Italianate opulent interiors of the former imperial residence, still preserved in some halls.
- The Benois Building (Corpus Benua), designed by architect Leon Benois and completed in 1919.
- Kazimir Malevich's Black Square, part of the collection since the Russian Revolution.
- Russian art from the 10th to the 21st century, including old icon painting and contemporary art.
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Russian Museum te bezoeken
Je kunt Russian Museum op eigen gelegenheid bezoeken. Een gids voegt vooral context toe, wat je ziet en waarom het belangrijk is, en een tour kan vervoer toevoegen of nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden combineren in één dag.
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Goed om te weten
- The museum is located on Arts Square, off Nevsky Prospekt, Saint Petersburg's main avenue.
- The main building is the Mikhailovsky Palace; other buildings include the Summer Palace of Peter I, the Marble Palace, St Michael's Castle, and the Stroganov Palace.
- The collection covers all genres of Russian art from the 10th century to the 21st century.
Een stukje geschiedenis
The museum was established on April 13, 1896, by Emperor Nicholas II to commemorate his father, Alexander III. Its original collection came from the Hermitage Museum, Alexander Palace, and the Imperial Academy of Arts. The grand opening took place on March 17, 1898. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, many private collections were nationalized and moved here, including Kazimir Malevich's Black Square.
Veelgestelde vragen
What is the main building of the Russian Museum?
The main building is the Mikhailovsky Palace, a Neoclassical former residence of Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich, built between 1819 and 1825.
When was the Russian Museum founded?
It was established on April 13, 1896, and opened to the public on March 17, 1898.
What famous artwork is in the collection?
The collection includes Kazimir Malevich's Black Square, which was moved here after the Russian Revolution.
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