Oh wow! I just found the website of the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia.
The State Hermitage occupies six magnificent buildings situated along the embankment of the River Neva, right in the heart of St Petersburg. The leading role in this unique architectural ensemble is played by the Winter Palace, the residence of the Russian tsars that was built to the design of Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1754-62. This ensemble, formed in the 18th and 19th centuries, is extended by the eastern wing of the General Staff building, the Menshikov Palace and the recently constructed Repository.
Put together throughout two centuries and a half, the Hermitage collections of works of art (over 3,000,000 items) present the development of the world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. Today the Museum is creating its digital self-portrait to be displayed around the world. Computer technologies enable the State Hermitage Museum to provide people from all over the world with wider access to information about the Museum and its treasures.
Browse around in the virtual visit section, view the collection highlights, read about the Hermitage's history, or wander through clickable floor plans. There's lots more, too.
Now, all this reminds me: did you see the amazing Russian Ark movie? It was filmed in the Hermitage Museum in one continuous shot. Here's the Russian Ark trailer.
Hermitage Museum links
The Hermitage - from Geographica
Hermitage Museum - from CityVision2000.com
The State Hermitage Museum Foundation of Canada
By working on a knowledge gap, Canada aims to help the bountiful State Hermitage Museum achieve its full glory - from cdi.org
American Friends of the Hermitage Museum
Russian Ark links
Russian Ark synopsis - from wellspring.com
Russian Ark - details and an interview with the filmmaker, Alexander Sokurov
Russian Ark review "An incredible epic in a single point-of-view take, 'Ark' is a transporting journey through Russian history." - from splicedonline.com
Russian Ark review - from thezreview.co.uk