Exhibition of Mikhailovsky Castle and the State Rooms of Emperor Paul I

About exhibition

Mikhailovsky Castle is a unique monument of history and architecture in Saint Petersburg, built in the Neoclassical style at the behest of Emperor Paul I at the end of the 18th century. The exhibition in the castle includes not only a permanent collection revealing the interior and the portrait gallery of the House of Romanov, but also temporary exhibitions that complement the understanding of the era and its cultural context. Visitors can walk through the State Rooms of Emperor Paul I, immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the 18th century, and visit the Church of the Archangel Michael located on the castle grounds. The exhibition combines the monumentality of the architectural masterpiece with the richness of artistic and historical exhibits, telling the stories of the era and of the emperor's life, making it a true window into Russia's history.