About This Site

ermitazh.org is an independent, unofficial visitor guide to the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. It is not affiliated with the museum and does not represent it. For official information, tickets and announcements, always refer to the museum’s official website, hermitagemuseum.org.

Who runs this site

This site is created and maintained by ermitazh.org, an independent author who writes about the Hermitage’s collections, halls and practical visiting details for international and Russian-speaking visitors.

Why this site exists

The Hermitage is vast, and practical information is scattered across many sources and languages. We bring together clear, up-to-date guidance — opening hours, tickets, how to get there — and in-depth articles on the museum’s masterpieces, halls and history, in English, Russian and Chinese.

How we research and write

• We base practical details (hours, prices, room numbers) on the museum’s official website and reputable published sources, and we re-check them regularly.
• Each page carries an “updated” date so you can judge how current it is.
• Prices, opening hours and rules change — we always recommend confirming time-sensitive details on the official website before your visit.
• Content is written and edited by a person, not auto-generated.

Corrections and contact

If you spot an error or have a suggestion, we welcome it — see our contact page.

This is an unofficial, informational website. It is not affiliated with the State Hermitage Museum.