State Hermitage Museum

Holy moly, if this place doesn’t blow your socks off. I don’t know what will. Absolutely amazing this place is huge you cannot see everything and just one visit. I came back a second time by myself just to take the amazing ore of this place. if there is no people around it would be like stepping back in time. It is amazing to think that things like this were built hundreds and hundreds of years ago and to think that this was built for one family it’s truly breathtaking and mind-boggling about the size of this amazing structure. If there’s only one thing that you can do in Saint Petersburg I would say come here. It’s easy a day visit or like me two days just come and see for yourself. It’s amazing.

The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is an absolute must-visit for anyone traveling to the city. It’s not just a museum — it’s a journey through art, history, and beauty all in one place. Founded by Catherine the Great in 1764, the Hermitage is one of the largest and most impressive museums in the world, with over three million works of art and artifacts. From ancient Egyptian relics to masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, there’s something here to amaze every visitor. The main building, the Winter Palace, is a work of art itself. Its grand halls, golden staircases, and lavishly decorated rooms will leave you speechless. Walking through it feels like stepping straight into the era of Russian emperors. Every corner is picture-perfect — a mix of stunning architecture and world-famous paintings. One of the highlights is the European art collection, especially the Italian Renaissance and French Impressionist galleries. You can easily spend an entire day exploring and still feel like you’ve only scratched the surface. Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, or just someone who appreciates beautiful places, the Hermitage Museum will absolutely captivate you. It’s more than a museum — it’s an experience that will stay with you long after your trip. Don’t forget your camera and some comfortable shoes — you’ll need both!

I enjoyed every step of this museum that every galery takes you away from the time. Even cloakroom has a perfect order to control the crowd. The queue took nearly 20 min even it was weekend. Strongly get a map which was distrubuted in many languages before get in. The all building is a kind of labyrinth ✨✨✨

This is one of the most stunning Museums I have ever seen, it is extremely bigger than any other museums I have visited in many countries around the world. The whole belongings of Catherine the Great are exhibited here and you need more than half a day if you really want to see all and everything. It is without doubt the most beautiful and rich of art museum in the world. Expect waiting time of half and hour during week days and up to one hour waiting time during weekends, however it is worth waiting for. It is highly recommended to visit 👌

One of the main attractions in Saint Petersburg. Absolutely one of the greatest museums i have ever visited. Ticket costs 509 rubles. You have the option to get the tickets from the counter, or buy the tickets online. Stunning Architecture that makes you feel like you traveled through the time. A large variety of art work. Time needed to visit the palace is between two hours and a half, and three hours. A counter is available to hang your coat, and you get a token. The token number will later help you find the exit that you entered from. Several exits are available and it is easy to miss your dedicated exit. Absolutely a must visit site if you are in Saint Petersburg.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely stunning experience. The Hermitage is truly one of the most impressive museums I’ve ever visited. The art, the history, and the architecture left me speechless. I loved every minute of it — a must-see if you're in St. Petersburg!

For me, the building was the most impressive part of the museum. When you think you saw the top showpiece hall, there are twenty more to follow. Then the collection is of course substantial as well. It consists mainly of 18th century works, and works that were famous at that time, and early 19th century works. There is hardly anything (if anything at all?) from past 1850. The collection therefore documents wonderfully the artistic taste of the Enlightenment and Empire epochs. Many information texts are in Russian and English, but many also are in Russian only, especially the more recent additions. For tourists without a bank card, the only way to buy tickets is at the cash desk inside, and that takes about an hour and 15 minutes.

Must visit in Petersburg. The most impressive museum in the world for me. Seperate at least 4-5 hours for here.