Saint Petersburg State University is the first university in the country, the history of which began in 1724. Dmitry Mendeleev, Ivan Turgenev, Alexander Blok, Vasily Dokuchaev, Pyotr Stolypin, Mikhail Glinka, Mikhail Vrubel are not all famous people who studied and worked at the university. For almost 300 years of its existence, hundreds of discoveries have been made at St. Petersburg State University, which makes this place inextricably linked with the development of scientific knowledge in Russia.

The museum dedicated to the history of the educational institution was founded in 1945. The collection includes documents, photographs, books, teaching aids, memorial items, scientific instruments, works of art, awards and much more.

Visiting the museum is possible as part of a guided tour by appointment. Various options for excursion programs are offered. The maximum number of people in a group is 10.