MUSEUM OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

The museum is located in the historical building of the Academy of Fine Arts. One of the oldest buildings in St.Petersburg, it has been in operation since 1757. The museum's exhibitions, displayed in the former building of the Academy, feature graduation and study projects completed by students of the Academy, a number of works by the Academy's teaching staff and various paintings related to the history of the Academy, featuring works from the Russian Academic and Soviet Schools of painting. Although this is not the most impressive art collection in the city, you will still find some excellent pieces and gain an interesting insight into St. Petersburg's artistic education of the past. The museum also features temporary exhibitions of works by prominent local artists in the Titian Hall and the annual art exhibition of the Academy, which is now based in Moscow.

After entering the building through the main entrance, go upstairs and buy your entrance ticket from the small booth.

Average duration 2 hours

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