# State Russian Museum vs Fabergé Museum

> 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.

## 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.

- State Russian Museum: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/russian-museum/
- Fabergé Museum: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/faberge-museum/

Updated 2026-07-18. Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/compare/russian-museum-vs-faberge-museum/ — World Museum Guide.