Events

To Honor and Adorn: Icons and their Covers in late Imperial Russia Free. Registration required.  The practice of adorning icons with metal covers is today one of the least understood aspects of the icon's history and function. As older icons came to be seen as works of art in the early twentieth century, their covers […]

The Museum will be closed on Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen to the public on Friday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy free admission on the first Sunday of each month, courtesy of the Nypro Foundation. Art Appreciation Activity: Join us for a fun and free day at the Museum, where everyone can explore our iconic art collection in a whole new way! What to do: Grab a free sketchbook, pencil, and colored pencils at the […]

Free. No registration required. Guided Tour - 1:00 pm Drop-in Activity - all-day The Icon Museum and Study Center is excited to offer free admission and family-friendly programs on Thursdays during school vacation. Get ready to explore the Museum's collections, spark creativity, and discover a welcoming learning environment for all ages! Join us for activities […]

Free. Register below.  Examine the materials and techniques used by medieval icon painters. Learn about their recipes and secrets for painting icons and manuscripts that were handed down through generations, from master to apprentices. What were the religious practices to celebrate the graduation of apprentices in the closed circle of icon painters? Presenter Mihaela Leonida, […]

Free. No registration required. Guided Activity - 1:00 pm Drop-in Activity - all-day The Icon Museum and Study Center is excited to offer free admission and family-friendly programs on Thursdays during school vacation. Get ready to explore the Museum's collections, spark creativity, and discover a welcoming learning environment for all ages! Join us for activities […]

Free with admission. No registration required. Explore our special exhibition with guest curator, Dennis Sardella, who will discuss reflections on the icon of the Mother of God Kazanskaya, its iconography, form, spiritual journey, allure, and beauty, as well as its cooption by political and religious actors up to our modern times. Dennis will be available […]

Free. No registration required. Self-Guided Tour – all-day Guided Activity – 1:00 pm The Icon Museum and Study Center is excited to offer free admission and family-friendly programs on Thursdays during school vacation. Get ready to explore the Museum's collections, spark creativity, and discover a welcoming learning environment for all ages! Join us for activities […]

Free. No registration required. Self-Guided Tour – all-day Drop-in Activity – 1:00 pm The Icon Museum and Study Center is excited to offer free admission and family-friendly programs on Thursdays during school vacation. Get ready to explore the Museum's collections, spark creativity, and discover a welcoming learning environment for all ages! Join us for activities […]

Enjoy free admission on the first Sunday of each month, courtesy of the Nypro Foundation. Craft Activity: Unleash your inner artist! Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of our extensive collection of icons before visiting our Creation Space. We'll provide all the tools and crafting materials you need to bring your inspiration. Artists are […]