Hermitage Museum Tickets
The easiest way to visit the State Hermitage is to buy a ticket online in advance. A ticket to the Main Museum Complex (the Winter Palace and adjoining buildings) is valid for a timed session — you enter within the stated time and can stay until closing.
How much tickets cost (2026)
Approximate prices for the Main Museum Complex:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard admission | ≈ 700 ₽ |
| Evening session (Tue, Fri, Sat from 17:00) | ≈ 500 ₽ |
| Concession (students, ages 14–18, pensioners, etc.) | ≈ 300 ₽ |
| Children under 18 | free (with a booked ticket) |
The Diamond Room and Gold Room need separate, guided-session tickets (roughly 1,000–1,500 ₽). Prices change — confirm the current amounts on the official website.
Where to buy
- Online, on the museum’s official website — the recommended route; you get an e-ticket with a QR code.
- At the box office in the Winter Palace courtyard — subject to same-day availability, which can sell out in high season.
- Self-service machines in the courtyard — a quick alternative to the box-office queue.
Buy only from the official website or the museum’s box office. Resale sites sell the same tickets with a markup.
Paying with a foreign card
Foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard are currently not accepted on the official website. Foreign visitors usually find it easiest to:
- pay with a Russian Mir card (if you have one), or
- buy a ticket in cash at the box office on the day.
Payment options change from time to time — check before you travel.
Free admission
On certain days entry to the permanent collections is free for everyone, and some categories of visitor enter free year-round. See free admission days.
Skipping the queue
- Use a timed e-ticket — it has its own entrance.
- Come at opening (11:00) or for an evening session to avoid the midday peak.
- Winter (outside the New Year holidays) is far quieter than summer.
FAQ
How much is a Hermitage ticket? The Main Museum Complex is around 700 ₽ (concession ≈ 300 ₽; evening sessions cheaper). Check the official site for exact prices.
Can I pay with a foreign card? Not on the website — foreign Visa/Mastercard aren’t accepted. Use a Mir card or pay cash at the box office.
Where should I buy tickets? Only on the official website or at the museum box office; resellers add a markup.
Do I need to book in advance? In high season, yes — a timed e-ticket saves time and gives you a separate entrance.
This is an unofficial, informational website. Prices, concessions and payment options change — confirm them on the official museum website before buying.