The State Hermitage Museum

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9 / 10

8 expert reviews

“The Winter Palace would be a museum itself even if it didn't hold the Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest and most valuable collections of fine art.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the world's most famous museums is virtually wallpapered with celebrated paintings, part of the former private art collection of the tsars." Full review
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Since you probably only have a few hours, be sure to take in the major attractions
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This world-class museum is not to be missed, but where to start, with more than 350 rooms?" Full review
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Skip the lines by buying tickets online, then hit the highlights.
On the Grid On the Grid
"The hidden jewels of world-known collections await you here." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
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"Catherine the Great founded the Hermitage Museum in 1764 as a place to house her private art collection." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In addition to being one of the most popular museums in the world, this Russian location claims to be the world's largest museum by gallery space"
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