Subject related visits
Hermitage
The Hermitage Museum holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of paintings - over 3 million in all, spanning the Italian Renaissance masters to Picasso, Matisse and other trailblazers of twentieth-century art. The range of incredible art available for students to see, appreciate and understand is almost without compare.
Museum of Applied Arts
A hidden treasure, but nonetheless worthwhile. The collection of porcelain, ceramics, furniture and glassware from around the world shows students how the challenge of integrating art and function has been tackled throughout time.
Russian Academy of Arts
Showcasing sculpture and painting from Russia and elsewhere, this fine arts collection is regularly bolstered by travelling exhibitions with innovative themes. The exhibition of students of the Academy gives visitors a chance to understand how other artists are responding to the challenges set by the past.