Street Art Museum

The idea of a museum or any sort of formal institution for graffiti seems counterintuitive, and maybe that’s enough of a reason to have a look. Walk through a monumental arc made of sea-faring packing containers and into this establishment, which is something of a working-progress. While the new permanent exhibition is slated to open in 2019, some zones of this former plastics industry are already accessible, with huge murals exposed to the open air. Public art is a relatively new development in St. Petersburg, and this is a fascinating sample of a kind of controlled chaos. Before going, make sure to visit the website for details on free masterclasses, interactive tours and more.