Russian Museum (Benois Wing)

St Petersburg


The Russian Museum's exhibitions of 20th-century works are held in this building's 1st floor, which is connected by stairs to the main collection in the Mikhailovsky Palace. You can also usually see temporary shows on the building's ground floor, where you'll find the good Grand Cafe Mikhailovsky, too.


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