Aivazovsky at the Russian Museum, 2026–2027

When: 16 October 2026 — 10 May 2027

Where: Russian Museum, Benois Wing, 2 Griboyedov Canal Embankment, Saint Petersburg

The sea is the central character in the Aivazovsky exhibition: stormy or calm, sunlit or threatened by the elements. The project at the Benois Wing places familiar paintings alongside other works to explore the artist’s changing approach to the seascape.

Ivan Aivazovsky · The Ninth Wave (1850). People on wreckage amid sea waves.Ivan Aivazovsky · Russian Museum · Source

What to see

The paintings include The Ninth Wave, The Wave and The Brig Mercury. Look at them as different ways to tell a story about water, light and the human figure facing the sea, as well as recognisable titles.

Paintings are accompanied by graphic works, ship accessories and porcelain with maritime imagery. These objects give the sea theme another dimension beyond a sequence of canvases.

Ivan Aivazovsky · The Wave (1889). A stormy sea beneath dark clouds.Ivan Aivazovsky · Russian Museum · Source

Ivan Aivazovsky · The Brig Mercury (1848). A sailing ship at sea in moonlight.Ivan Aivazovsky · Russian Museum · Source

Venue and exhibition dates

The exhibition runs from 16 October 2026 to 10 May 2027 in the Russian Museum’s Benois Wing, 2 Griboyedov Canal Embankment. This is a specific museum building, so keep the Benois Wing address in your plans. Check the official page for tickets, available sessions and current opening arrangements.

To plan a museum day, discuss a journey from your hotel with Hola Taxi. Specify the Benois Wing and your departure address. Arrival transport from Pulkovo and a city journey to the exhibition are separate parts of your stay.