The Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna is a monument of Russian architecture of Peter the Great's era, an imperial and grand-ducal country residence, which at the beginning of the XXI century acquired a new high purpose, having received the status of National Palace of Congresses.
As a Palace of Congresses, the structure hosts key international events. In addition, continuing the old traditions, on days with no official events planned it hosts exhibitions, concerts, balls, presentations, and fashion shows. The palace also functions as a museum.
During the visit you will walk through ceremonial halls and drawing rooms of the Palace (Belvedere, Marble, Blue), enter the official apartments of the President of the Russian Federation, used for meetings in an informal setting and you will be introduced to the modern function of the palace as a Palace of Congresses. You may visit the palace only together with the group you are in.
The museum exposition presents masterpieces of Russian art of the 18th-19th centuries - painting and graphics, glass and porcelain, enamel and carved bone.