HERMITAGE EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS

THEME in St. Petersburg

CONCEPT & BACKGROUND

• From the 1760s onwards the Winter Palace (now Hermitage museum) was the main residence of the Russian Tsars. Magnificently located on the bank of the Neva River, this Baroque-style palace is perhaps St. Petersburg’s most impressive attraction.

• The State Hermitage is one of the largest and oldest museums of the world; it was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and was opened to the public since 1852.

CONCEPT & BACKGROUND

• The Hermitage boasts over 2.7 million exhibits and displays a diverse range of art and artifacts from all over the world and from throughout history (from Ancient Egypt to the early 20th century Europe).

• ALL EXCLUSIVE HERMITAGE PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO RECONFIRMATION WITH THE MUSUEM.

OPTION # 1

VISIT OF ONE OF THE TREASURE GALLERIES The foundations of the Hermitage collection of jewelry were laid by Empress Catherine the Great. She was a passionate lover of jewelry and she constantly enlarged the collection with works of well-known masters. Visit one of two rooms of the Treasure Gallery, the “Golden Room” (collection of ancient ornaments and jewels) or the “Diamond Room” (that shows the development of jeweler’s craft from the third millennium B.C. to the start of the 20th Century).

OPTION # 1 VISIT DIAMOND ROOM The Diamond Rooms showcase jewelry from the 3rd Century BC to the 20th Century AD. The most interesting and breathtaking part of the collection are the works of the St Petersburg jewelers of the 18th to 20th centuries, including exquisitely crafted rings, brooches, snuffboxes, watches, clocks and bouquets. The displayed rich collections of jeweler's art were owned by the Russian Imperial family and other private collections of Petersburg’s nobility: pieces of church art, diplomatic gifts to the Russian Imperial Court, ancient items as well as works by the Faberge company including a copy of the Russian Imperial regalia.

OPTION # 1

VISIT TO GOLD ROOM The Gold section is made up of 1,500 artifacts made of gold that date from the 7th Century BC to the 19th Century AD. The Gold Room collection of antiquities includes a large number of gold artifacts: bracelets, rings, earrings, female and male clothes decorations. Two sections demonstrate the gold jewelry of ancient nomadic tribes of Russia and jewelry pieces from the Gallery of Jewelry of the Imperial Hermitage created in more recent times. Hermitage Gold Room will strike you with its size and abundance of priceless jewelry pieces.

OPTION # 2

EXCLUSIVE CLASSICAL CONCERT Exclusive Classical Concert in Hermitage includes the guided tour around the Hermitage, followed by the concert by Hermitage Orchestra. Program can be arranged only after the closing hours, so group will be alone in the Hermitage . As an option a cocktail (glass of champagne) can be organized on the Hermitage stairs. Cocktail can be done before OR right after the concert. The program can be arranged for the group up to 200 persons. Program Duration (including tour) is 2 hours & 45 minutes.

OPTION # 2

SCENARIO OF EXCLUSIVE CLASSICAL CONCERT 18:00 Beginning of tour - 2 hours tour- Guests will follow predetermined route, visiting the most important masteries of art; - 30 min concert- Guests will have a unique opportunity to listen to great music played by Hermitage orchestra. - 15 min- Cocktail before or after the concert. 20:45 – End of tour, guests exit the Museum.

OPTION # 3 HERMITAGE GRAND FINALE (PEACKOCK CLOCK CEREMONY) The special performance in the Hermitage, called Grand Finale, will take place in the Pavilion Hall (building of the Small Hermitage). Pavilion Hall combines elements of Classical and Renaissance architecture, marbles and fountains. The Peacock Clock created by James Cox in the 18th century was a present to Catherine the Great, is the main attraction for the visitors. It was one of the most skilled clock works of the time. During the closing hours - 17.00hr, the Peacock will spread its wings, the owl will turn and the rooster will sing. As an option, the musical quartet dressed in 18th century costumes can be invited. Music being played in this marvelous room will make the real unforgettable impression.

OPTION # 3 SCENARIO OF HERMITAGE GRAND FINALE Recommended schedule: 15:30 –Beginning of tour, visiting the most important masteries of art; 16:55 – Group enter Peacock clock room, classical quartet is playing; 17:05 – Peacock clock ceremony; 17:10 – Classical quartet is playing; 17:20 - Cocktail; 17:45 – End of tour, guests exit the Museum.

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