Russian Railway Museum, Saint Petersburg

Name: Russian Railway Museum
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#330 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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The Russian Railway Museum is situated next to Baltiysky railway station in Saint Petersburg. The museum was established in 1978, its current site and exhibition opened to public on 1 November 2017. The museum utilizes the nineteenth century locomotive shed of the Peterhof Railway built in 1857–1858, however a large second exhibition building and open exhibition areas have been added. ()

Local name: Музей железных дорог России Coordinates: 59°54'21"N, 30°17'52"E

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Адмиралтейский район (Измайловское)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Russian Railway Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Staro-Nikolsky Bridge, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Staro-Kalinkin Bridge, Kashin Bridge.

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Bridge
Staro-Nikolsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
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Baroque architecture, Church
St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
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Bridge
Staro-Kalinkin Bridge, Saint Petersburg
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Bridge
Kashin Bridge, Saint Petersburg
31 min walk • The Kashin Bridge, gracefully arching over the Fontanka River in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a historic piece of the city's rich architectural tapestry. This charming bridge, with its distinctive green color and elegant iron railings, offers both locals...
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Orthodox cathedral built 1828-1835
Trinity Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
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Bridge
Mogilyovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
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Vasily Stasov, Monuments and statues, Arch
Narva Triumphal Arch, Saint Petersburg
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Bridge
Smezhny Bridge, Saint Petersburg
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Vasily Stasov, Arch
Moscow Triumphal Gate, Saint Petersburg
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Park
Polish Garden, Saint Petersburg
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Memorial, Vasily Stasov
Column of Glory, Saint Petersburg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Russian Railway Museum?

Nearby attractions include Na Neve Theatre, Saint Petersburg (18 min walk), English Bridge, Saint Petersburg (19 min walk), Egyptian Bridge, Saint Petersburg (20 min walk), Trinity Cathedral, Saint Petersburg (21 min walk).

How to get to Russian Railway Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russian Railway Museum:

Train

Санкт-Петербург - Балтийский (2 min walk)
Электродепо (28 min walk)

Trolleybus

Балтийский вокзал • Lines: 3, 8 (4 min walk)
набережная Обводного канала • Lines: 3, 8 (8 min walk)

Bus

Балтийский вокзал • Lines: 10, 100, 43, 65, 67, 67Б, 70, 71 (5 min walk)
улица Розенштейна • Lines: 65, 67, 67Б, 70, 71 (8 min walk)

Metro

Балтийская • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Фрунзенская • Lines: 2 (18 min walk)

Tram

Лермонтовский проспект • Lines: 16 (18 min walk)
Троицкий проспект • Lines: 16 (18 min walk)