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The State Hermitage informs. Changes in the museum’s opening hours and procedures

Published 10 February 2022

From 15 February 2022, the opening hours of the Main Museum Complex and General Staff building of the State Hermitage are changing due to the unfavourable public health situation.

Both facilities will be receiving visitors from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm on Tuesday to Sunday. On Saturday opening hours will remain extended until 8.00 pm. The last time slot for visits will begin two hours before closing time. The ticket offices will stop working one hour before the museum closes.

From 8 February 2022, the Winter Palace of Peter the Great is temporarily not receiving visitors.

The additional evening time slots for visits to the exhibition “Albrecht Dürer. 550th Anniversary of the Artist's Birth” alone with separate tickets will continue and will take place in accordance with the timetable for the Main Museum Complex.

Information about the current opening hours of the various Hermitage display facilities can be found in the Visit Us section of the website.