The Fabergé Egg Edit

The Luxury Travel Edit brings you a curation of the most exquisite places in the world to view these incredible icons — each worth building a luxury trip around.

1. The Fabergé Museum – St. Petersburg, Russia

The definitive collection (and the most atmospheric)

Housed in the lavish Shuvalov Palace, the Fabergé Museum boasts the world’s largest collection of authentic Fabergé eggs — including nine Imperial Easter Eggs created for the Romanov family. The setting is as regal as the treasures themselves, with frescoed ceilings and silk-covered walls.

Must-see: The famous Hen Egg (the very first Imperial egg), and the opulent Lilies of the Valley Egg — a personal favorite of Tsarina Alexandra.

Pair with: A stay at the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, and a private tour of the Hermitage with an art historian.

2. The Victoria & Albert Museum – London, UK

Fabergé in a broader European context

The V&A’s "Jewels of Fabergé" includes several extraordinary pieces, including the Moscow Kremlin Egg, on loan or display at various times. In 2021–2022, they held a landmark "Fabergé in London" exhibition — the first of its kind to explore Fabergé’s only branch outside Russia. Even if eggs aren’t on view year-round, their jewellery and objets d’art collection is dazzling.

Pair with: Afternoon tea at The Lanesborough, and a chauffeured shopping experience at Harrods' fine jewellery salon.

3. The Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens – Washington, D.C., USA

The most elegant Fabergé setting in the U.S.

Founded by heiress and diplomat Marjorie Merriweather Post, the Hillwood Estate is home to two Imperial Fabergé eggs, along with a priceless array of Russian decorative arts and French furniture. The setting — a grand Georgian mansion with formal gardens — offers an experience worthy of Versailles.

Must-see: The Twelve Monograms Egg and Catherine the Great Egg.

Pair with: A stay at The Hay-Adams, and a private garden tour followed by champagne brunch on the veranda.

4. The National Museum of Qatar – Doha

For modern collectors and unexpected discoveries

One of the newer Fabergé owners, Sheikha Al-Mayassa, has quietly acquired an impressive collection of Imperial eggs, some of which may be displayed during rotating exhibitions. If you're in the Gulf, keep an eye out for curated showcases tied to design or jewellery history.

Pair with: A stay at the Mandarin Oriental Doha and dinner at IDAM by Alain Ducasse inside the Jean Nouvel-designed museum.

5. Honorable Mention – The Fabergé London Boutique (Mayfair) also sometimes displays historic eggs on loan or as part of exclusive exhibitions, especially around Easter or during jewellery fairs like Masterpiece London.

Wishing all our readers a Happy Easter - hope you enjoyed this Easter-inspired Edit!