The Applied Art Museum

Located only a block away from the Mikhailovsky Castle and the Field of Mars, the Applied Art Museum is little known and rarely included in tourist itineraries but this is one of St. Petersburg's best- kept secrets.

Its collection of over 30 thousand exhibits includes various decorative arts and crafts, including furniture, porcelain, chandeliers, tiled stoves, artistic metalwork, bass relieves and carvings.

The museum was established in 1878 as a part of the Baron Schtieglitz School of Technical Drawing, which in the 20th century evolved into the Artistic Industrial Academy.

The building is an architectural masterpiece. The building's huge Grand Hall, incorporating an impressive glass roof, recently underwent an extensive program of restoration. Some of the museum's elegant smaller halls, including the Antique, Medieval and Ancient Russian rooms are definitely worth a look even if you don't plan on staying to browse through the museum's main collections.

Hours : Daily, 11am to 5pm.

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Contact Information

The Applied Art Museum
Solyanoy Pereulok 13-15
191025 St. Petersburg, RU

Tel. +78122733258

http://www.cityguide.com/www.saint-petersburg.com/museums/applied-art-museum.asp