Night of Museums is an international action timed to the day of museums. The holiday is celebrated on May 16, and on the night from Saturday to Sunday, the closest to this date, museums, exhibitions and libraries of many cities are not closed to visitors all night. Not all, of course, some are open only until midnight.

St. Petersburg has been participating in this action for several years. In 2011, the Night of Museums was held from 21 to 22 May, and in 2012 is scheduled for 19-20 May. All museums and galleries of the city will be open from 18:00 and until 6:00 for those wishing to visit them.

Many are already preparing a special program for this event. The theme of the expositions and excursions of the future Night of Museums has already been chosen, these are Petersburg secrets, which are a lot in the city on the Neva.

As in past years, a single ticket will operate in all museums of the city this night. He gives the right to visit any museums that are open during this period. It is assumed that for visitors over 7 years old the ticket will cost 300 rubles. Children can walk around the museum for free