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Book presentation “The Hermitage of the 21st Century. The New Art Museum at the General Staff Building”
On December 17, 2014, the presentation of the book “The Hermitage of the 21st Century.
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“Current Preservation Issues of the Russian Federation Museum Fund” Workshop Seminar
On 16 December 2014, the “Current Preservation Issues of the Russian Federation Museum Fund” interregional workshop seminar opened at the Staraya Derevnya Restoration and Storage Center of the State Hermitage Museum.
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Meet Yamal!
On 14 December the holiday Day of Yamal was celebrated in the State Hermitage Museum Youth Educational Centre.
Read onExhibition Dedicated to the 250-Year Anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum at the Kaliningrad Art Gallery
On December 12, 2014, an exhibition dedicated to the 250-Year Anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum opened at the Kaliningrad Art Gallery.
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“Audio-Guide to the Hermitage” Mobile Application Released a New Free Tour “Cats in the Hermitage”
On 10 December, 2014, the “Audio-Guide to the Hermitage” mobile application released a new free tour called “Cats in the Hermitage”.
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Opening of an updated permanent exhibition “Russian Culture of the Second Half of the XVIII Century”
On 9 December 2014, St. George’s Day, an updated permanent exhibition “Russian Culture of the Second Half of the XVIII Century”.
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Restoration and Repair of the Great Church of the Winter Palace
During the Days of the Hermitage in December, the State Hermitage Museum presented another facility renovated for the 250-year anniversary: the building of the Great Church of the Winter Palace.
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Opening of a new permanent exhibition “Middle Eastern Artistic Weapons of XV - XIX Centuries”
On 9 December 2014, St. George’s Day, a new permanent exhibition “Middle Eastern Artistic Weapons of XV - XIX Centuries” opened in the White Hall of the Winter Palace displaying weapons from Arabia, Ottoman Turkey, North Africa and Iran.
Read onRound Table Discussion “First Among Equals: 250 Years of the State Hermitage Museum”
On 8 December 2014, a round table discussion “First among Equals: 250 Years of the State Hermitage Museum” within the framework of the III St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum was held in the Council Chamber of the State Hermitage Museum.
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Her Imperial Majesty’s Hermitage
On 8 December 2014 “Her Imperial Majesty’s Hermitage” exhibition opened in the Nicholas Hall of the Winter Palace.
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Summarising results of restoration of Reserve of Winter Palace and Small Hermitage Complex
On 7 December 2014, within the framework of presentation of repair and restoration sites of the State Hermitage Museum on occasion of the museum’s 250th anniversary, Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, and Mikhail Piotrovsky, Director of the State Hermitage Museum, insp
Read onSolemn Receptions Dedicated to the 250-Year Anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum
On 7 December 2014, St. Catherine’s Day, when the State Hermitage Museum traditionally celebrates its birthday, solemn receptions were held at the Winter Palace and at the General Staff Building.
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Opening of permanent exhibitions at General Staff Building
On 7 December 2014, the Day of St. Catherine, when the State Hermitage Museum celebrated its 250th anniversary, a gala ceremony for the opening of permanent exhibitions at General Staff Building was held.
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Flowers Laid at the Tomb of Catherine II
The birthday of the State Hermitage Museum is traditionally celebrated on St. Catherine’s Day (7 December).
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Installation of the “Double-Headed Eagle” Decorative Finishing on the Telegraph Tower of the Winter Palace
On 6 December 2014, the sculpture of the Double-Headed Eagle left the Great Courtyard of the Winter Palace and was installed on the Telegraph Tower on the corner between the two facades facing the Neva River and the Admiralty.
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Francis Bacon and the Legacy of the Past
As part of the celebration of the 250-year anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum, the “Francis Bacon and the Legacy of the Past” exhibition is presented in the General Staff building starting 7 December 2014.
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3D “HISTORY BALL”
On 6 December 2014, a unique 3D show, devoted to the 250-year history of the State Hermitage Museum and its masterpieces was arranged at Palace Square.
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The History of the Hermitage Reflected in its Showcases
On 5 December 2014, the exhibition “The Hermitage Reflected in its Showcases” opened in the halls of the former Imperial Manege, introducing showcases as exhibits for the first time in the museum practice.
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Sakkos of Metropolitan Alexius. 14th C. From the Collection of the Moscow Kremlin Museums
From December 5 to 9, 2014, the State Hermitage Museum jointly with the Moscow Kremlin Museums presents an exhibition dedicated to the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum, “Sakkos of Metropolitan Alexius. 14th C. From the Collection of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. To Mark the End of Restorati
Read onRound Table Discussion “The Role of Museums in the Study and Preservation of the Russian Cultural Heritage”
On 5 December 2014 a round table discussion “The Role of Museums in the Study and Preservation of the Russian Cultural Heritage” within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum was held in the State Hermitage Museum.
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