We spent a few hours in the museum and just the famous Faberge Eggs were worth the price of admission - it's well worth the visit!

Much smaller and fewer Faberge eggs than anticipated (but still one of the largest in any one location). Counted only 7 plus one Bay Tree. In spite of the small numbers, each piece is unbelievably intricate and exquisite. If only there visuals to show how each piece “worked”. The craftsman’s attention to detail is simply mind-boggling. The audio commentary is very helpful and worthwhile to shed more light on the historical background. Perhaps what is most significant in this small collection is the fact that it contains the very first Faberge egg created - the Hen Egg (1885). One can see the latter-year developments and how the egg designs became more elaborate and complicated from the original. Elsewhere, there’s an extensive display of household items (eg. porcelains, chinaware, cloisonné-like vases, inlays, etc.), religious iconography, jewellery and plenty of snuff and cigarette boxes. A leisurely tour of the museum to see most of the pieces would take about two hours. We bought the package with the 90-minute river cruise which was also very enjoyable and well-run. This key attraction deserves a 9/10 recommendation.