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Catherine Palace Tour 1

Catherine Palace Tour 1 is currently not combined with Tour 2
Also check Palace Tour 2 and Palace Tour 3

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 (except Friday 26 May)

April 20s – October 20s:

10.00–18.00 (last entry 16.45)
Closed Tuesday (except May 30)

Late October – April 20s:

10.00–18.00 (last entry 16.45)
Closed Tuesday and Last Monday of each month; also January 1

During autumn / winter / spring school breaks: TBA

Timed Admission

Timed Tickets to Palace include Park Admission* and are available:
— in advance & on the day: at our Official Website
— on the day
– Apr 20s–Oct: 10.00–16.45 at Ticket Booths at Catherine Park 's Main Entrance near Lyceum Arch.
– Nov–Apr: 10.00–16.45 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 — ₽ 1,330 (full rate; reduced rate only for Russian & EAEU residents)

Students (with hard-copy ID), visitors under 18 — ₽ 660 (free on 3rd Sunday of each month)

Visitors under 14, and ICOM members — free tickets ( must be obtained online or at Ticket Desk)

* 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 250 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): VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, UnionPay, JCB, МИР

Wheelchair Accessibility Information

Palace Tour 1 is currently not combined with Palace Tour 2, and includes the following palace interiors:
(combined with Palace Tour 2 in Late October–April, except during some school breaks when announced)