It is a great research tool for both teachers and students. The user can navigate the many rooms of the Hermitage and even get a 360 degree view of the many beautiful rooms. The ArtsEdNet section is a highlight for educators looking for excellent lesson plans or integration ideas. The museum site is weak and not easy to navigate. The images are limited and the collections are not very extensive.
Many educational resources are available for the classroom teacher.
The calendar of events shows the diversity of the collections. The illuminated manuscripts are a highlight for the website. The images can only be scaled to 3 sizes. This is a museum that has got its act together. With a slow start, the museum made a commitment to work on improving its resources on line.