State Russian Museum vs Fabergé Museum
Quick answer
State Russian Museum and Fabergé Museum are two of Saint Petersburg's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed. World Museum Guide compares admission, highlights, and time needed side by side — both State Russian Museum and Fabergé Museum have full visitor guides below.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
State Russian Museum
500 RUB standard admission
⏱ 2–3 hours
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Fabergé Museum
500 RUB standard admission
⏱ 1–1.5 hours
Side by side
| State Russian Museum | Fabergé Museum | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Museum type | Art Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | 500 RUB standard admission | 500 RUB standard admission |
| Free entry | — | — |
| Time needed | 2–3 hours | 1–1.5 hours |
| Closed | Tuesdays | — |
| Standout works | The Last Day of Pompeii; Barge Haulers on the Volga | Hen Egg (First Imperial Egg); Coronation Egg |
| Good for | Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts, Rainy-day visits | Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Choose State Russian Museum if…
Choose State Russian Museum for The Last Day of Pompeii and Barge Haulers on the Volga — admission is 500 RUB standard admission. Allow 2–3 hours.
Choose Fabergé Museum if…
Choose Fabergé Museum for Hen Egg (First Imperial Egg) and Coronation Egg — admission is 500 RUB standard admission. Allow 1–1.5 hours.
Visiting both
Both are in Saint Petersburg. Their suggested visits (2–3 hours and 1–1.5 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: State Russian Museum closes on Tuesdays.