The Hermitage Museum, located in St. Petersburg, Russia, is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the world. The museum holds over three million works of art and artifacts, making it one of the largest collections in the world. The Hermitage Museum was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and has been a major tourist attraction since the early 19th century.

It houses works of art from many different periods and styles, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and more. The museum is divided into five main sections: the Hermitage Theatre, the General Staff building, the Winter Palace, the Small Hermitage, and the Menshikov Palace. Each of these sections has a unique history and holds a wide variety of artifacts and art.

The collections are made up of works from European and Russian artists, as well as works from other cultures. The Hermitage Museum also includes a library, a conservation center, and several other educational and research institutions. The Hermitage Theatre is the oldest part of the museum and houses a large collection of Russian and European paintings and sculptures. The General Staff building holds thousands of artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other cultures.