Museum of Russian Icons, Massachusetts, United States
5.0 (195 reviews) Wednesday: Spent Ranking #1 in Clinton Speciality Museums
A must-see attraction if you're in Clinton, MA.
The Museum of Russian Icons was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit educational institution by Massachusetts art collector and industrialist Gordon B. Lankton. With more than 700 Russian icons and artifacts, the collection is the largest of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia. Spanning six centuries, the collection includes important historical paintings dating from the earliest periods of icon "writing" to the present. The Museum facility is 16,000 square feet and comprises several galleries, research library, archive storage, conservation studio, an auditorium accommodating programs, lectures and concerts, the Russian Tea Room, terrace, and green roof.
Address
203 Union St, Clinton, MA 01510-2903
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Website
http://www.museumofrussianicons.org
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Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 17:55
User Ratings
5.0 based on (195 reviews)
Reviews
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5Trainman334 5:00 PM Feb 9, 2020
Great surprise in Clinton MA
Through a series of events I won't bother you with, I wound up with a couple of passes to this museum. I wasn't really going to even use them, but my wife reminded me one day; so off we went. And I was glad we did. This is a real professionally run operation. We spent two hours here, half of which was at a special display devoted to Russian ballet. Because of the high quality of this exhibit, I plan to keep an eye out for other rotating special exhibits. In the regular exhibit halls, I was amazed that we were able to get up close and personal with carved icons that were hundreds of years old. And the artistry in these unusual items was nothing less than stunning. There are places to sit and to get refreshments. The staff is very approachable and very helpful. This museum is something you would expect to find in Boston, New York or Chicago. One of many pleasant surprises in the little town of Clinton, which sits next to a beautiful reservoir, has some very good restaurants and a beautiful old movie theater. The one thing it could use is some more parking. This museum has none. There is a public lot about a block and a half away and another about four blocks away. I lucked out on some on-street parking in front of the place; but I wouldn't count on that!
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5Ioannis P 5:00 PM Dec 22, 2021
A gem of a museum
A unique, remarkable, enjoyable museum, you will not find a better one of its kind outside Russia. The permanent collection is comprehensive, education, and well organized. The special exhibits are really unique, interesting, and informative.
