Arctic and Antarctic Museum, Saint Petersburg

Name: Arctic and Antarctic Museum
Address: ул. Марата, 24а, Saint Petersburg, 191040, Russia
Telephone: +7 812 571-25-49

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Arctic and Antarctic Museum, Saint Petersburg

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The Russian State Arctic and Antarctic Museum is a museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was established in November 1930 as part of the Soviet Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, but was not opened until six years later. ()

Local name: Российский государственный музей Арктики и Антарктики Coordinates: 59°55'39"N, 30°21'13"E

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ул. Марата, 24аЦентральный район (Владимирский)Saint Petersburg 191040 Russia

Contact

+7 812 571-25-49

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Arctic and Antarctic Museum open?

Arctic and Antarctic Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Arctic and Antarctic Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ligovsky Avenue, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Komedianty Theatre, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Vladimirskaya Church, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Dostoyevsky Museum, Saint Petersburg (6 min walk).

How to get to Arctic and Antarctic Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arctic and Antarctic Museum:

Tram

улица Марата • Lines: 16, 25, 49 (1 min walk)
Кузнечный переулок • Lines: 16, 25, 49 (5 min walk)

Bus

Кузнечный переулок • Lines: 141, 26, 3, 54, 65, 74, 76, 91 (5 min walk)
Московский вокзал • Lines: 105, 141, 26, 3, 54, 65, 74, 76, 91 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Владимирская площадь • Lines: 15, 3, 8 (6 min walk)
станция метро Площадь Восстания • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 22, 5, 7 (8 min walk)

Metro

Владимирская • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Площадь Восстания • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Train

St. Petersburg Glavny (9 min walk)
St Petersburg Vitebskii (26 min walk)