"Staraya Derevnya” Restoration and Storage Center of the State Hermitage
Zausadebnaya ul., 37B
The department of the State Hermitage, housed in the complex of buildings opposite the Staraya Derevnya underground station, - place, where paintings, objects of decorative art etc. are stored and restored.
In the stylish space of 35000 square meters an exhibition and lecture, restoration, engineering and administrative sectors as well as storage facility are accommodated all equipped using advanced technologies.
Rooms available for visitors are located in three buildings on five different storeys. The exposition has so much expanded over the 20 years of the existence of the Restoration and Storage Centre that it is impossible to see everything in one day. For those who would like to do the whole tour a programme of three lectures was developed, including visits to storehouse of Russian Art, icons and frescoes of medieval Pskov, western European sculpture (from the Antiquity to New Age), costume gallery and carriage hall, familiarization with materials of archeological digs.
There are also stone markers of Bosporan Kingdom, antique amphoras, Arsenal collection and ancient clocks. Besides all of the above, experienced guides will familiarize the visitors with Oriental traditional textiles, jewelry art and sculpture, stunning collection of Russian and foreign furniture, German and Swiss stained-glass windows as well as oeuvres of Venetian art.
A general tour is also offered, not in the least less exciting or complete. The visits to the centre are only possible with guided supervision.