St. Petersburg school holidays run from today, 26 October, through 3 November. The Russian Museum is open every day without exception and has put together a special family programme: children's guided tours and themed workshops throughout the break.
Why visit now
October half-term is one of the quietest moments to visit the Russian Museum. The summer queues are gone, the main halls are accessible without waiting, and there are far fewer international tourists than in July or August. Early November daylight is short, so an indoor museum day fits the season well — you can spend the darker afternoon hours inside and still be out before the evening rush. Because the museum is open every day of the break, you can also pick a weekday morning, when even the holiday crowds thin out.
Children's tours and workshops
The museum runs interactive guided tours for children from around age 6, designed as a dialogue with questions and hands-on activities rather than a lecture. Workshops in drawing and art techniques run alongside the tours.
Booking is through rusmuseum.ru or the museum box office. Slots during school holidays fill quickly — book early, especially for weekends.
