ROSPHOTO is a photography museum and exhibition centre on Bolshaya Morskaya Street in St Petersburg. Its programme includes work by Russian and international photographers, with historical images of the city and other parts of Russia among the draws. Exhibitions span two floors, and the centre also collects photographs and cameras. Check out the camera collection and browse the on-site bookshop; depending on what is showing, you may also find a chance to take a vintage-style photo.
Exhibitions and collections
ROSPHOTO presents photography through changing exhibitions and shows. Its programme includes photographers from Russia and abroad, while historical pictures offer views of St Petersburg and other parts of the country. The displays extend across two floors.
The centre also collects photographs and carries out research. Its camera collection gives the visit another focus beyond the temporary exhibitions. What is on view changes, so check the programme if you have a particular subject in mind.
Tours and the building
The centre is at Bolshaya Morskaya Street, 35, in an early-20th-century modernist building. Tours can cover the building and current exhibitions, and thematic programmes can be arranged around visitors’ ages and interests. Foreign-language excursions are available on request.
The exhibition spaces are spread through the complex, so allow time to find the next display. The on-site bookshop is a useful stop for photography and art books.
FAQ
Where is ROSPHOTO?
The centre is at Bolshaya Morskaya Street, 35, in St Petersburg.
What can you see at ROSPHOTO?
The programme includes photography exhibitions, historical images and a collection of cameras. Displays change over time.
Are tours available at ROSPHOTO?
Yes. Tours cover the building and current exhibitions. Foreign-language excursions can be arranged on request.
How much time should you allow for a visit?
The available information does not specify a typical visit length. Allow extra time to move between exhibition spaces in the complex.
