Family Passes for Parents and Children Aged 4–6

Painting and architecture, balls and theater — does it all seem too complicated for young children? Not at all, especially when you take part in the interactive programmes included in our family pass! Each session takes place in different rooms of the palace, and while the children are busy with a workshop, parents can continue exploring the historic interiors.

What makes a palace different from a large house? Why were some rooms used for everyday living, while others were reserved for receiving guests? And how can you teach a child to distinguish between different genres of painting?

Children and their parents will discover the answers during the “I Am an Artist” session. Together, you will explore the state rooms, where every interior has its own story to tell. Your child will learn about the artists who painted the ceilings and created the illusion of carpets and wood in places where neither was actually present.

The children will search the drawing rooms for portraits, landscapes and still lifes, learning to recognise what makes each genre different — not from pictures in a textbook, but surrounded by historic walls and crystal chandeliers.

After exploring the rooms, the children will take part in a workshop where each young artist will create their own picture. Meanwhile, parents will have an opportunity to continue enjoying the palace interiors.

By the end of the session, your child will no longer need to memorise the names of artistic genres but will begin to recognise them easily and confidently. Museum visits will become a source of joy rather than a challenge.

You will be able to share this discovery with your child before immersing yourself in the history of the palace, knowing that your little one is engaged in a genuinely inspiring activity. After all, Yusupov Palace is not only a museum but also a place for warm family gatherings that will leave lasting memories for years to come.

What is a palace made of? Wood, marble, porcelain, glass, crystal and fabric — children will have an opportunity not only to see these materials but also to experience their textures.

During the “I Am a Creator” session, our young guests will discover a variety of materials: the cool surface of marble, the sparkling crystal of a chandelier, and the differences between porcelain and glass vases.

They will then search for these materials in the state rooms themselves: wooden parquet floors beneath their feet, woven tapestries on the walls, marble fireplaces and porcelain vases.

We will explore the palace's private rooms, looking for familiar materials in every interior. Your child will begin to notice details that adults often pass without a second glance: where wood is hidden, where crystal catches the light and where precious fabrics can be found.

After exploring the rooms, the children will take part in a workshop where each young creator will make their own decorative object — something that could adorn a real palace interior.

While the children are happily occupied with their creations, parents will embark on a separate journey into one of the most mysterious chapters in the history of Yusupov Palace: the murder of Grigory Rasputin.

During the session, children will be able to use their imagination and gain their first experience of hands-on creative work. Meanwhile, you will spend time in a way that is not only beneficial for your child but also interesting and rewarding for yourself.

As children, almost all of us have dreamed of attending a real ball at least once.

The “Me and Music” programme for children aged 4–6 and their parents will help make that dream come true. You will discover what kinds of carriages the princely family used, what dishes were served at receptions and what music the orchestra played when the Emperor invited guests to dance.

This is more than just an enjoyable family outing — it is an opportunity to spend genuinely valuable time together.

Your child will learn to observe details, analyse what they see and look for answers to questions. For example, together you might try to work out which shoes belonged to the ladies and which to the gentlemen.

By learning the Dance of the Nymphs in the ballroom, children will grow accustomed to moving freely and gracefully in time with the music. Parents will have a rare opportunity to share this experience with their child while admiring a magnificent historic ballroom.

You will see antique musical instruments preserved in the palace since the time of the Yusupov family. Performances by young musicians await you in the ballrooms and the famous Home Theater.

Come and enjoy time together with your children — because at Yusupov Palace, it is not only history that comes to life, but also the warmest family memories.

For enquiries, please call +7 (812) 314 88 93.