General Staff Building is part of Hermitage with Impressionists and avant-garde. 580m arc on Palace Square, built by Rossi (1819-1829). Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Malevich. Fewer queues than Winter Palace. Ticket combined with Hermitage or separate. Closed Monday. Metro Admiralteyskaya.
Or combined Hermitage ticket 700 RUB
Afternoon when main Hermitage is busiest
Metro Admiralteyskaya, 5 min walk to Palace Square. Enter through arch.
Less crowded than main Hermitage with stunning collections. Modern exhibition spaces in historic building. Highlights: Monet's waterlilies, Matisse's Dance and Music, Van Gogh's Arles period.
Matisse Hall with Dance and Music paintings
Useful tips for visiting General Staff Building
Combined ticket with main Hermitage. Can be done separately if short on time. Much less crowded.
Metro Admiralteyskaya, 5 min walk to Palace Square. Enter through arch.
Less crowded than main Hermitage with stunning collections. Modern exhibition spaces in historic building. Highlights: Monet's waterlilies, Matisse's Dance and Music, Van Gogh's Arles period.
Matisse Hall with Dance and Music paintings
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