21 may from 18:00 to 23:00 at the State Russian Museum will host events dedicated to the all-Russian action "Night of museums". The night of the museums, Russian Museum will open in front of Petersburgers and guests of the city the doors of the Marble Palace, where in 1995 he opened the first St.-Петербурге collection of modern art in the walls classical Palace.

In the evening's program: interactive route in the form of a quest In the labyrinth of time "during which everyone will be able in a fascinating way to learn about the history of the owners of the Palace, with classical interiors of the XVIII century, as well as with the works of known masters of the XX century from the collection of the "Museum Ludwig".

In the courtyard of the Marble Palace will host a theatrical performance, which will not only brighten, but also help to reveal a common theme of the "Night of museums — 2016" — "first".

having taken part in quest-игре, everyone can try to answer still causing controversy question: "is There a place for contemporary art within the walls of the classical Museum?"

the Entrance is by a single ticket "Night of museums" (400 rubles) or by tickets at the Marble Palace: 200 rubles — adult , $ 100 — preferential (pensioners and students)

Source: press-релиз timing