Society and culture: The Scientific-Practical Conference “Palaces and events. To the 300th anniversary of the Grand Peterhof Palace” in Peterhof

The State Museum-Reserve "Peterhof" on 27-28 April 2015 holds the VI annual scientific and practical conference "Palaces and events. To the 300th anniversary of the Grand Peterhof Palace".

The following themes will be discussed:

• The Grand Peterhof Palace - three centuries of history;

• event-story of palaces of Russia and Europe, existing of the imperial residences;

• for the anniversary of the Great Victory: events of the war and postwar life of palaces, museums;

• memorable dates in the history of the palaces and modern research and museum work;

• the new museum as an event;

• museum exhibitions: the production of events?

• witnesses and participants in the events: research of the museum audience.

The conference will be attended by historians, art, culture, architects, designers, public relations, museum, research and educational institutions.