The Hermitage is like a large treasure box. Each of its three million exhibits can tell its own, often exciting story about its birth, the fate of its creator and its era. On an interactive walk through one of the main museums of St. Petersburg, the children will get acquainted with antique statues and Flemish painting, meet Egyptian gods and brave knights. And all this - in a playful quest form, with riddles and fun tasks! Individual excursion for 1-4 people Duration 2 hours Children Possible with children How it goes On foot Rating 4.96 from 26 reviews RUB 2350 per excursion Price for 1-4 people, regardless of the number of participants
Around the Hermitage in a time machine The tour will start at Palace Square, where I will tell you all the most interesting from the history of the Winter Palace and the buildings that surround it. And then, in order to acquaint children with the art of different eras, we will walk through the most interesting halls of the Hermitage, in each of which children will learn many fascinating facts
- IN Ancient halls we will get acquainted with the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, consider antique sculptures, talk about myths and legends.
- Let's go to Ancient Egypt with its mysterious gods, pharaohs, mummies and sarcophagi. The guys will see with their own eyes a man who lived three thousand years ago!
- Meet you with real knights, consider ancient armor, talk about the knightly code of honor, tournaments and beautiful ladies.
- IN halls of art in Flanders we will get acquainted with Her Majesty Painting: we will learn to distinguish the genres of painting and try to hear what the artist tells us, dispensing with words, using only paints, brushes and canvas. And still lifes of Frans Snyders, portraits of Anthony Van Dyck, paintings "The Bean King" by Jacob Jordaens and the great creation of Rembrandt "The Return of the Prodigal Son" will help us in this.
Understand art through play Our walk through the halls of the Hermitage will take place in a playful interactive form: the children will have to fulfill an important mission, and in each hall they will have interesting tasks and tips. Jump 2000 years ago, collect a puzzle, find the beloved pet of the pharaoh, connect the Greek gods with their attributes, find the differences between two knights and solve ciphers - each task will consolidate interesting facts from the guide's story!
Who is this excursion suitable for?
The program is designed for children from 7 to 12 years old. Depending on the age of the participants, there are two options for the quest: for children 7-10 years old and 10-12 years old.
Organizational details
Tickets to the Hermitage are paid separately: 600 rubles - when ordering online. Admission is free for children and students.
Venue
The beginning of the excursion The main gate of the Winter Palace. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
