plan your visit to Erarta museum
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floor 5 of the exhibitions wing -
5 minutes of art-animation -
one U-Space -
one or two temporary exhibitions
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a self-guided tour of the Museum Wing with an audio guide (1 hour) -
10 minutes of art-animation -
one or two U-Space -
three or four temporary exhibitions -
erarta’s signature éclairs: consolidate your impressions with something sweet
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a self-guided tour of the Museum Wing with an audio guide (1 hour) -
20 minutes of art-animation -
two or three U-Space -
several series of the adventure of bb square cartoon -
as many temporary exhibitions as you wish
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What kind of art can be seen at Erarta?
Erarta dedicates itself exclusively to contemporary art (by defi nition, that which has been created between 1945 and present time), which does not include famous masters such as Malevich, Kandinsky, or the genre of Russian Constructivism of the 1920s which all fall into the modern art era (1860–1945). Our aim is to show the world that Russia is still home to extremely talented and authentic artists whose work deserves to be admired by the widest possible audience. With the passing of time, contemporary works of art become “classic” — for example, like those created by Warhol, and we believe that many works from our collection, created in their majority by living Russian artists, will also become ingrained in the fabric of the history of art. This is because they all have deep meaning and their creators have something worthy to tell the viewers and their impulse will find resonance with both today’s public and future generations. As far as art forms go, painting, collage, sculpture, object, installation, video art and science art are represented in the collection that is on display in the Museum (left) Wing, while temporary shows in the Exhibitions (right) Wing also often showcase other forms.
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How do you form your collection?
Each work in the museum collection must meet three criteria simultaneously — firstly, we must truly love it; secondly, we must truly believe it’s an outstanding piece of art — the kind of work that is on the level of those that go on to be recognized among the best pieces of their era. And thirdly, we must clearly be able to explain to our viewers why we believe the first two viewpoints apply. Erarta’s museum collection currently contains 2800 contemporary works of art by more than 300 artists from all over Russia. The geographical reach is another important aspect of our philosophy — unlike most other institutions we don’t only focus on Moscow and St. Petersburg but also discover and exhibit artists from all over the country. Our museum’s main exhibition project, entitled “Russia in Erarta”, showcases contemporary art of talented artists from Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Perm, Rostov-on-Don and many other regions of the country.
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Is photography or filming allowed?
It’s more than allowed — it’s encouraged! Please turn off your flash and snap away. And if you upload photos or videos to social networks, please use #erarta — it makes you eligible for our social media contests and we also publish a weekly roundup of all our favourite visitors’ photos in our groups.
If you are planning a professional photo or video shoot at the museum please contact the reception or call: +7 (812) 324 08 09.
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I don’t understand Russian. Will I struggle at Erarta?
Absolutely not. All our staff speaks English and we put in a huge amount of e ort to make sure our foreign guests enjoy their experience. All our content is translated into English, including signs, texts accompanying works, videos, menus etc. Also, we’re one of the few institutions in St. Petersburg who don’t charge foreign visitors a higher admission fee. We want Erarta to feel like home away from home for you so dispel all fears and come on down!
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How can I help the project?
Thank you for your interest, that’s very kind of you! Any purchase made at Erarta supports our nonprofit project so any money you spend in the building goes towards a good cause. You may also choose to become a member with various tiers of contribution available (please ask our reception staff ) or email support@erarta.com if you have a proposal of your own.
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What are the museum opening hours during the public holidays?
The museum is open every day except Tuesdays from 11:00 to 23:00. We are open during all public holidays, even if any of them falls on a Tuesday. To learn more about the museum's opening hours during a specific holiday, please visit the news section of our website.
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I have bought an E-Ticket online. How do I get inside?
To enter the museum with an E-Ticket, use the Fast Track Entrance and the turnstiles to the left from the reception area. At the turnstile, scan the barcode in the order confirmation form that was sent to your email. The barcode can be scanned directly from your phone screen.
If you would like to come back as many times as you like for free during 365 days and enjoy our complimentary audio guides, register your E-Ticket at counters 9 or 10: they are located behind the turnstiles. You will need to fill out a short questionnaire and have your picture taken. Please note: if you leave the building before registering, you will not be able to re-enter with the same E-Ticket.
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I have purchased Membership online. How do I get inside?
During your first visit after purchasing the Membership online, use the Fast Track Entrance, go to counters 1 or 2, and present the order confirmation form that was sent to your email: you can show it on your phone screen. Our staff will help you complete the registration procedure. During your next visits to Erarta, go directly to the turnstiles: they will let you in automatically.
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I have received Membership as a gift. How do I get inside?
During your first visit after receiving a gift Membership, use the Fast Track Entrance and go to counters 1 or 2. Our staff will help you complete the registration procedure. During your next visits to Erarta, go directly to the turnstiles: they will let you in automatically.
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What is your policy for press and bloggers?
To apply for media accreditation, please contact Erarta Museum's Communications Service by completing the feedback form.
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Where can I leave my bike/kick scooter/suitcase while visiting the museum?
If you rode a bicycle to the museum, fasten it to the bike rack at the entrance.
Kick scooters and baby strollers can be left in the museum lobby.
Your luggage, umbrella and similar large items can be left in the cloakroom.
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How can I get to your museum?
We are located at 2, 29th line of Vasilievsky Ostrov, St. Petersburg, Russia. Erarta is easily reachable from Vasileostrovskaya, Primorskaya, Sportivnaya-2 and Nevsky Prospect metro stations. There is a range of public transport options from each of them.
from Vasileostrovskaya metro station
bus routes 6, 249
all stop at 28th and 29th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrov
bus routes 1, 128
stop at 26th and 27th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrovfrom Primorskaya metro station
bus routes 6, 249
trolleybus route 10
all stop at 28th and 29th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrov
bus routes 1, 7, 128, 262
stop at 26th and 27th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrovfrom Sportivnaya-2 metro station
bus route 249
all stop at 28th and 29th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrov
bus routes 1, 128
stop at 26th and 27th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrovfrom Nevsky Prospect metro station
trolleybus routes 10, 11
stop at 28th and 29th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrov
bus route 7
stops at 26th and 27th lines of Vasilievsky Ostrov -
Can I bring along a small pet in a carrier bag?
Although we are trying to make our museum as visitor-friendly as possible, we seriously doubt that your pets will appreciate the rich variety of art on display as much as you will, so please leave them at home. Enjoy your one-on-one experience with art while your pets are enjoying their comfortable living environment.
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I want to visit Erarta with a baby stroller. Is there anything I should know in advance?
The perfect day for visiting Erarta with babies and toddlers is Monday. On that day guests with baby transport can conveniently exit the museum through a dedicated turnstile on floor 1. On any other day you can leave prams and strollers in a designated ‘parking’ space inside the museum building. We highly encourage guests with little kids to explore the museum with their own baby carriers.