Catherine Palace Tour 2 is available from May to early September & during winter school break.
At other times, it is combined with Palace Tour 1
Indoor safety recommendations:
- Please refrain from visiting the Museum if you have symptoms of cold/flu or feel unwell
- Use contactless payment wherever possible
Opening Hours
Open Wednesday–Monday
May – August, 2–11 January :
10am–6pm ( tickets until 4.45pm, last entry to palace rooms 5pm )
Closed Tuesdays
September – December, 12 January – May :
Combined with Palace Tour 1
Timed Admission
Timed and Named Tickets to Palace include Park Admission* and are available:
— in advance: at our Official Website
— on the day:
– May–Oct: 10am–4.45pm at Ticket Booths near Catherine Park 's Main Entrance near Lyceum Arch
– Nov–Apr: 10am–4.45pm at Ticket Office near Lyceum Arch.
Note: Tickets are named, therefore valid hard-copy IDs, as well as documents allowing free or reduced rates, are required.
Audio guides not included in tickets **
Adults — ₽ 2,600 (full rate; reduced rate only for Russian & EAEU residents)
Visitors aged 14-17 — ₽ 2,600 (free on 3rd Sunday of each month)
Visitors aged 7-13 — ₽ 700 (free on 3rd Sunday of each month)
Visitors under 7, and ICOM members — free (a free entry ticket has to be obtained)
* Park Admission included in Palace Tickets only when Catherine Park is ticketed late April to late October
** Audio guides in English, French, German, Italian, Chinese or Russian available for Rub 350 at Audio Guides Desk, with Valid ID or ₽ 1,000 to be deposited (returned after tour)
Important Information:
Cards accepted at Ticket Desks (currently better have cash) : МИР
Wheelchair Accessibility Information
Palace Tour 2 includes the following palace interiors:
- Antechambers
- Great Hall
- Main Staircase
- The Romanovs at Tsarskoe Selo exhibition
- Amber Room
- Picture Hall
- Memorial Rooms of Alexander I exhibition
- State Study of Alexander I
- Vaulted Passage Room
- Oval Anteroom
- Green Dining Room
- Waiters’ Room
- Stasov Staircase
