General Staff Building

Historical landmark · Novaya Gollandiya

General Staff Building

Historical landmark · Novaya Gollandiya

Palace Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 191186

Highlights

Immense 19th-century neoclassical building housing Russian & European art from the Hermitage Museum.

Palace Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 191186 Get directions

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On the Grid : The General Staff Building

"Heritage museum is a well-known museum of old arts, conservative, ostentatious and also beautiful. Take one full day to study it (or more, we actually believe it's impossible to see everything there even in a week). Yet leave another day for the General Staff Building. It's a vast rounded building with a huge arch right in front of The Winter Palace on Dvortsovaya square. You won't miss it. Locals have a tendency to visit it more often then the main building which they were obliged to explore during middle school lessons. But here is another reason why: the best masterpieces of contemporary art is exposed there. No piles of sh*t on a floor, only acknowledged artists. Btw, why «The General Staff Building»? Because there is the Headquaters of Western Military District in the west wing, don't mix up the doors." - Nimax

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Lee Yan

Google

Huge museum with monumental contemporary interiors that maintain the source architectural features. You can simply walk around and enjoy the designs, but there are also a big collection of paintings by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and other dudes, as well as other pieces if art and temporary exhibitions. Cafe and lecture hall are also available.

RPL 3000

Google

The arch of the General Staff and the new wing are simply wonderful The Hermitage is a real pearl. it is worth going here definitely and more than once! I went 3 times for last year and I want more! getting into the new wing you pay for the entrance to one part of the Hermitage. but you don’t have enough time of the day to go through it. museum is very huge and amazing

Safa Daneshvar

Google

It's on the one side of Palace Square and in front of State Hermitage Museum building, this gate connects the Palace Square to Nevsky Street. and this is one of the most touristic spots, crowded, street music, photography, coffee shops, walking and sitting areas and lots of fun.

Jeremy Richard

Google

If you love Impressionism Art, this is definitely the MOST AMAZING place you could find! Wow, i never saw such as large collection, with so many varieties. This is just outstanding and blew my mind. This aside, the building new modern architecture is just wonderful! Do yourself a big favor, come inside to get lost and appreciate art in all his forms and feelings.

Vincent Oliver

Google

Now part of the extensive Heritage Museum Complex ( use same entry ticket), was created by Carlo Rossi in 1820-30s. There are three levels with many exhibitions on each, ranging from African Art to the works of many great artists ( Picasso, van Gogh, and French Impressionist and Post-Impressionists). Its a good opportunity to see such great works in an uncrowded setting, close up. The only "frustration" was the glass in the frames protecting the art, as it gives reflections of the lights. Downstairs is a bookshop and cafe.

Vlad Grig

Google

The modern art collection of the Hermitage is located in the General Staff Building. The entrance is on the left side facing away from the Winter Palace. One of the greatest collection of the modern art of late 1800‘s to early 1900‘s. No long lines unlike the Winter Palace. You can actually buy tickets to Winter Palace at this Location as well, which is not well known.

Hannah Lonsdale

Google

A welcome respite from the tour group hell across the square at the Winter Palace. Peaceful, airy, relaxing. Difficult to find the exhibitions which mostly seem to occupy the 3rd and 4th floors. Seems to be quite empty with a lot of rooms having no exhibits... I wonder if we were there in between shows or if this is the regular state.

Alina A

Google

Great collection on display, esp Impressionism. A bit boring if you’re from St Petersburg and visit the museum quite often; would love to see some interactivity and interesting details that could make the main exhibit lively.