Museum Day ONLINE with the State Hermitage Museum: Journey through the “Greater Hermitage”
On August 26, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels will host a unique cultural event online — a special edition of the “Hermitage Evenings” project, presented by the State Hermitage Museum.
Languages: Russian / French
Guests will embark on an exciting virtual journey through the “Greater Hermitage” — not only through the museum’s namesake building, but across an entire cultural landscape that includes historical and contemporary sites throughout St. Petersburg. Even those familiar with the Hermitage are sure to discover something new.
The tour will be guided by Mikhail Piotrovsky, Director of the State Hermitage Museum — a distinguished scholar, art historian, and guardian of the traditions of one of the world’s greatest museums. He will speak about the museum’s development, its unique collections, and the transformations it has undergone in recent years.
Virtual itinerary includes:
– The main museum complex on the Palace Embankment
– The Staraya Derevnya (Old Village) – home to modern restoration workshops and storage facilities
– Peter the Great’s Winter Palace
– The Menshikov Palace
– The Imperial Porcelain Factory
– The Eastern Wing of the General Staff Building
And finally — a breathtaking aerial view over Palace Square!
Join us to explore the past, experience the present, and glimpse into the future of this magnificent museum.
