State Russian Museum Saint Petersburg

Originally, the Museum housed only “hand me down” works from the Hermitage Museum and other institutions throughout the country, but in recent years, it’s seen the addition of quite a few private collections acquired both through voluntary donation and nationalization (and in that sense, the museum provides a somber history lesson as well). Those who visit the Museum also have the opportunity to see nearby attractions such as the Summer House of Peter I, the Marble Palace, and St. Michael’s Castle, as well as the Nevsky Prospect.