Museum of the Academy of Arts - MAX

One of the oldest art museums in the country, created simultaneously with the Russian Academy of Arts. Founded in the XVIII century by decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and on the initiative of the famous politician and patron of arts I.I. Shuvalov. The first museum open to public access. The museum collection reflects the history of the Russian academic and Soviet art school. The museum presents both the works of master teachers and students of the Academy. At the works of students, all stages of formation of the future master, stages of training are visible. The museum has a rich collection of materials on the history of the Russian architectural school. Also presented are casts from outstanding samples of ancient and Western European sculpture, paintings by foreign masters, architectural drawings, models and engravings by Russian and foreign masters. There are exhibitions of works by both recognized masters and students of the Academy of Arts.