Museums in St. Petersburg

Sprawled across the banks of Neva River overlooking the Gulf of Finland, St. Petersburg mesmerises humankind with its never-ending White Nights, splendid art reservoirs, a rich history of Tsars and innumerable museums displaying it all in a grand fashion.

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Things To See & Do

State Hermitage Museum

State Hermitage Museum

One of World's Largest Art Museums
Located on the Neva River embankment, this museum was founded in the year 1764 to house a vast collection of paintings acquired by Catherine, the empress of Russia, from a Berlin merchant named Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky.

Half a day

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Explore the Off-beat Museums in the City

Explore the Off-beat Museums in the City

Explore the Extraordinary!
Described by the local folk as the ‘city of museums’, St. Petersburg is known not just for its palatial buildings that have been turned into museums, but also for its off-beat and bizarre variants.

Minimum 1 day

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit St. Petersburg

Best season to visit is summer

  • JUN-SEP

    Peak Season

  • OCT-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • DEC-FEB

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers around September.
  • Things You'll Love:White Nights (daylight even when its night time) revelry, Neva River cruise and walking tours.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

White Nights FestivalApril 21 to August 21

Festival of FestivalsJune 23-29

International Folklore FestivalNovember

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Exploring a destination like St. Petersburg

Here are a few quick facts about St. Petersburg to make your travel safe and easy. St. Petersburg is a International destination. The best time to visit St. Petersburg is June, July, August and September. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. October and November period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

In peak season you can expect pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers around September, whereas in off-season, tourists expect extremely cold snowy days and nights. In moderate seasons, most of the expectation is frequent rain showers and snowfall in these months. In St. Petersburg, the festivals of White Nights Festival, Festival of Festivals and International Folklore Festival are celebrated when a large number of tourists flock together. The festivals are celebrated in the month of April 21 to August 21, June 23-29 and November respectively. So, if you are fond of bustling streets and localities, choose this time of the year to travel.

If your travel seems incomplete without getting into some fun activities then you will love to get indulged in white Nights (daylight even when its night time) revelry, Neva River cruise and walking tours. In moderate season you will love to get indulged in bar and restaurant hopping, as well as sightseeing uncrowded places.

Whilst in St. Petersburg, we also recommend that you pay a visit to some of the most popular places which are Winter Palace, The Grand Peterhof Palace and St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg

For which type of travelling is St. Petersburg a perfect destination?

St. Petersburg is a perfect destination for International themed holidays.

Which are the best heritage places to explore in St. Petersburg?

The best heritage places in St. Petersburg are Winter Palace, The Grand Peterhof Palace and St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade. You will have an amazing time exploring these heritage places in St. Petersburg and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely memories.

What are the best places to visit in St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in St. Petersburg include - Winter Palace, The Grand Peterhof Palace, and St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!