The time has arrived - as of 20 June 2009, the Amsterdam Hermitage Museum is finally open. Described as a satellite version of the original in St. Petersburg, the museum in Amsterdam begins with the exhibition At the Russian Court, which includes more than 1,800 treasures from the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.

The Hermitage Amsterdam is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 pm, and on Wednesdays until 8 pm. The museum is located at Amstel 51. You can reach the museum by tram, on line 4 to Rembrandtplein or line 9 and 14 to Waterlooplein. Adults pay € 15. Children up to the age of 16 and I Amsterdam card-holders are free.

If you're not convinced - check out some great photos on the style files. I've included one of these photos below. What a great-looking museum.