KIDS
Our run-down of St Petersburg’s best and most popular malls
Family getaway
For a city so steeped in tradition, not to mention classical music and architectural history, it’s amazing how kid-friendly St Petersburg actually is. In the summer, families can spend plenty of time outside in the city’s parks, playgrounds and gardens, while in the winter it turns into a snowy wonderland.
Amusement park "Divo-island"
For convenience, the park is divided into three zones: children's, family and extreme. The children's zone is designed for ages 3 to 8 years old. It is a mini-town with trampolines, slides and rides that will not cause dizziness and nausea, even for kids. Extreme zone rides not everyone dares to try. One of them shoots to a height of 75 m, the second takes you inside the storm, the third rides to the heavens at 80 m. On the territory of the amusement park, decorated with fairy-tale figures, there are stages and several cafes.
Address: Kemskaya Ulitsa, 1А
Address: Kemskaya Ulitsa, 1А
Grand Scale Model "Russia"
It represents cities with landmarks, villages with fields and farms, forests and seas with inhabitants. The project is animated by the intensive movement of trains, cars and cable cars. The layout tells about professions, hobbies, everything a person does.
The scenes presented on it are not static, you can start the movement of the figures by pressing special control buttons. There are woodcutters chopping trees, firemen putting out fires, and even chickens pecking.
Address: Tsvetochnaya Ulitsa, 16
The scenes presented on it are not static, you can start the movement of the figures by pressing special control buttons. There are woodcutters chopping trees, firemen putting out fires, and even chickens pecking.
Address: Tsvetochnaya Ulitsa, 16
Oceanarium
The exposition presents about 4.5 thousand inhabitants of different zones. Visitors will be able to see fish from Russia, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Amazon. Coral reef inhabitants and mammals are also represented.
The attraction of the oceanarium is a 35-meter tunnel inside the main aquarium, equipped with a moving walkway. Behind the 8-centimeter glass visitors will see dangerous predator sharks, moray eels and giant perches.
There is a daily show where sharks are fed. You can also watch piranhas, stingrays, and starfish being fed at the aquarium.
Address: Marata street, 86
The attraction of the oceanarium is a 35-meter tunnel inside the main aquarium, equipped with a moving walkway. Behind the 8-centimeter glass visitors will see dangerous predator sharks, moray eels and giant perches.
There is a daily show where sharks are fed. You can also watch piranhas, stingrays, and starfish being fed at the aquarium.
Address: Marata street, 86
Zoological Museum
St. Petersburg's impressive zoological collection consists of over 17 million species, although only 500 thousand species can be displayed in the museum's current 19th century home. Exhibits range from enormous dinosaur, mammoths and whale skeletons to stuffed animals and birds and a unique collection of butterflies. Although the museum's exhibits are rather low-tech and old-fashioned, future funding projects hope to liven up the museum with more interactive displays and multimedia presentations.
Address: University Embankment, 1
Address: University Embankment, 1
Russian railway museum
Museum tours include visiting a collection of rare and legendary steam trains, locomotives, electric locomotives, railcars and other rolling stock.
Historical artifacts rub shoulders with current operating models, interactive installations and temporary exhibition halls, building an unusual and engaging museum space.
Indoors, railway buffs will find a treasure trove of Soviet and Russian railway uniforms and other train-related memorabilia, but the pride of the collection is the Scalpel (SS-24) rail-mounted missile system. Children will be interested in working models of the sorting station and railroad, where the remote control can run trains.
Address: Bibliotechny per., 4, korp. 2, building 1
Historical artifacts rub shoulders with current operating models, interactive installations and temporary exhibition halls, building an unusual and engaging museum space.
Indoors, railway buffs will find a treasure trove of Soviet and Russian railway uniforms and other train-related memorabilia, but the pride of the collection is the Scalpel (SS-24) rail-mounted missile system. Children will be interested in working models of the sorting station and railroad, where the remote control can run trains.
Address: Bibliotechny per., 4, korp. 2, building 1
Military-Historical Museum of Artillery
It is now one of the most significant military-historical museums in the world having precious collections of artillery armaments and ammunition, rifles and cold steels, military-engineering equipment, signal means, combat banners, military uniforms, battle artworks, various insignia, as well as archival documents giving evidences of Russian artillery development history and feats of arms. The Museum holds impressive collections of paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Address: Park Aleksandrovskiy, 7
Address: Park Aleksandrovskiy, 7
Circus
The arena of the circus witnessed splendid performances by the world-famous clowns, gymnasts, animal trainers and jugglers. It is here that the pantomimes, topical performances and performances for children are created. The traditions of St. Petersburg circus were carefully preserved through the years, and nowadays the viewers are welcome to enjoy fascinating, bright and colourful shows.
Children will see many stunning numbers, meet clowns, magicians, and sometimes can even take part in the performance.
Children will see many stunning numbers, meet clowns, magicians, and sometimes can even take part in the performance.
Address: embankment of the Fontanka River, 3A
Scale model museum «Petrovskaya Akvatoria»
Permanent exhibition represents reconstruction of the most significant sights of St. Petersburg and suburbs, related to the city and Russian fleet origin, from Peter the Great’s till Catherine the Great’s era, recreated according to engravings and archive sources.
Unusual format of the museum – scale model – makes it possible to get a bird’s eye view of St. Petersburg.
You may rent binoculars and audio guide.
Address: Malaya Morskaya ul., 4/1
Unusual format of the museum – scale model – makes it possible to get a bird’s eye view of St. Petersburg.
You may rent binoculars and audio guide.
Address: Malaya Morskaya ul., 4/1
Planetarium №1
The main advantage of the planetarium is the dome, which is 37 meters in diameter. The dome is a large screen on which a realistic picture of the galaxy and stars is displayed using high-tech projectors. And the slope of the dome and the small distance to the floor gives viewers the opportunity to take great pictures against the backdrop of space. In addition, guests can rotate the dome and control movement in the projection of the universe.
The guests of the new planetarium can not only look at the starry sky and see different galaxies and star systems, but they can also visit the Museum of Space exhibits, lose themselves in the virtual reality at the interactive hall
The guests of the new planetarium can not only look at the starry sky and see different galaxies and star systems, but they can also visit the Museum of Space exhibits, lose themselves in the virtual reality at the interactive hall
Address: Obvodniy channel embankment, 74 Ц
Your local friend
We are a tour bureau "HOROSHO" that is based in St Petersburg, Russia. This city guide is created by our guides who are local experts with years of experience.
Our specialization is creating and realizing experiences focused on your specific guidelines or interests. Our high-quality services give you the flexibility to explore St Petersburg at the highest level of service that you deserve.
Our specialization is creating and realizing experiences focused on your specific guidelines or interests. Our high-quality services give you the flexibility to explore St Petersburg at the highest level of service that you deserve.
Other topics
In our city guide we cover many aspects that are important for every visitor of St Petersburg.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact us and request any additional information or specific recommendation based on your interests.
By sending data in this form you accept the following terms and conditions and privacy policy.
CONTACTS
MISHA
Founder
Phone in Russia/WhatsApp: +7 921 993 18 14
Phone in USA: +1 251 4444 005
E-mail: mail@ithorosho.com
Phone in USA: +1 251 4444 005
E-mail: mail@ithorosho.com
All photos belong to their owners and used only for demonstration. They are not used in commercial purposes.
