Reviews of Museum of Russian Icons (Museum)

von b

Very nice multi-level museum with audio station videos and magnifying glasses. Amazing collection openly displayed. Some history for everyone.

Marios Zogas

Amazing place...it's a wonderful trip.

Harry Forsdick

Unique museum worth visiting.

Laura Lane

Interesting museum! The icons are beautiful and there is video and signage which show how they were created. Currently, there is a special exhibit of Russian ornaments and decorations.

Wayne Beeson

Fascinating cultural experience.

Ray Stevens

Totally unique experience unlike anything I've experienced. It's a museum, yes, but exhibits provide a window into Russian/Soviet culture that is truly fascinating.

Leonard Long

a great place to understand russian religious history

Andrew Taylor

What a beautiful museum! Tour guides offered, wheelchair accessible, plenty of exhibits for a small building, and a gorgeous, well-curated collection. Well worth a visit and the entry fee.

George Shaw

Incredible art, great staging

Richard Brown

We got in free as we have a reciprocal membership from else where, so I don't know how this fairs for value. I brought my daughters with me, both young kids and they enjoyed it. A nice mix of things on display and something a little different to look at when you have an afternoon to kill time. Parking is a little iffy as they don't have their own lot, but there's enough parking in the surrounding streets.

E L

Very nice small museum with many interesting icons and other artefacts.

MariElizabeth McKeon

I hate to tell anyone about this museum.... I don't want it to get crowded. Lovely.

Catherine Clifford

First rate small museum, built from a remarkable private collection. Worth a trip. Take a docent tour if you can.

Robin Cox

By the name, I was expecting to see Russian artifacts like from the Zars. Beautiful artwork from all the different cuktures, countries etc. Just wasn't what I had expected given the name of the Museum.

John Younghean Kim

Great place to enjoy the icons but careful to pick up snack at downstairs. some snacks are over due

Debbie Schiro

Hidden gem.....worth seeing

Debbie Page

This is a beautiful museum as well as a wonderful place for meditation. The collection of icons is absolutely superb. Visit!

Dennis Charolle

An incredible collection of Russian icons from modern to old, reflecting the journey of this religious art form

Greg Dumas

There are few museums of such high quality in Central Massachusetts. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the museum itself has many rotating exhibitions, so there's something new to see every time I go. I am really impressed by the number of events the museum holds that provide engagement opportunities for the outside community. If you enjoy Russian history and culture, or just like to learn something new, don't miss the Museum of Russian Icons!

Abby Belanger

Beautiful

Wayne Webster

Very interesting collection.

J. Martin

It's not a huge place so plan ahead and have dinner in Clinton or nearby Hudson ma. The place is great and has a wonderful atmosphere.

Warren Porter

Excellent exhibition of Russian religious art from Medieval times to the present. If you want to see hundreds of mostly similar depictions of Christ and other venerated figures in Orthodox Christianity, this is the place.

Frank DeMore Painting

loved it

Jason Gilliland

An amazing museum of beautiful artifacts, old and new, which gives a unique window into an ancient culture, with devout religious belief, and a rich history. A must for any lover of Christ. I've just enjoyed my first visit, but by no means my last.

Dmitriy Arkannikov

What a fantastic museum located in Clinton, MA. The largest collection of Russian Icons available for viewing by the public outside of Eastern Europe. There are fantastic peices on display plus an ever changing temporary exhibition!!!

Zef Cumulus

There is nothing like it around. Unique and interesting

Katya Maiser

This is an amazing little-known museum. Def worth a stop and an hour or two. It's small but extremely well done and interesting.

Robert Fleischer

Very interesting

hamish ewart-smith

Attractive Informative Bustling with interest

Rachelle Lappinen

Great museum, unique collection, good variety of events

Arman Shirikyan

Amazing collection and super clean place.

Nancy Murphy

Delightful, beautiful and education.

Raa Valor

Nice to see some truth for once America likes to hide everything relating to the real Hebrews the African American descendants real background of who we really are.

Connor Sganga

An incredible collection of art and culture that otherwise would have been lost to history. Very friendly and helpful staff.

ЛёлькА ОльгинА

Потрясающий современный музей с самой большой коллекцией русских икон за пределами России.

Karen Dauer

We went to the museum for Fun, Free, Friday -a part of the Highland Street summer schedule. The museum is a great take. The number of icons is amazing. The history of the icons is truly fascinating. We used the audio tour and I found it highlighted pieces that I might have overlooked. The museum's founder created this treasure in Clinton, MA. The docents were very knowledgeable and helpful. They have an area - Tea Room- which we used to take a break. They have a small gift shop with some treasures to remind one of the trip or further educate via a book. Go take a look at this gem of a museum. The museum is located on a side of the town common. While you are there enjoy the common with a walk or look around - it's a lovely spot for a picnic lunch or pause from travel. I highly recommend Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, MA.

Rhonda Major

Wow! Amazing collection! Beautiful building!

Niko

Beautiful iconography.

dorothea n Vaporis

A hidden gem of art in MA ! Fantastic Orthodox iconography! Can't say enough great things about this place! Love the tea room as well!

James Smith

Splendid exhibit, well presented.

Gail Kusek

Beautiful icons. Informative guides

Dave Gordon

The design of the museum and icons are amazing! I met the owner Gordon Lankton talking to people about the collection and the museum. He said he comes here every day. What a great treasure this place is!

Dmitriy Pashkov

Large and very nice collection of old Russian icons.

Pamela Tyndall

I love viewing the icons and learning about the stories behind them.

Harold Vazquez

(Translated by Google) Excellent museum (Original) Excelente museo

James Magay

Fascinating museum, great tours of the collection and lots of fun things for kids to do

Gail Lyons

Always a wonderful experience !

David Howard

Great museum..interesting and lots of items on display

RiCKy

Very good museum, a lot of ancient icons too see. I just wish they didn't spoil it with some contemporary "artists" work, I don't mean the Jostovo painting exhibition, this one is great, but in the other room there were awful "sculptures" made of some trash. That's not art and doesn't belong there.

Karen Calabrese

Was a nice museum. Beautiful pieces. A nice afternoon excursion.

James and Adrianne Niall

We had an amazing tour with there dossier! We enjoyed learning more about the icons. Greats ladies day out!

Daniel Gurney

What a fascinating place! This is a well run museum with an extraordinary collection of icons (Christian paintings some in a specific style) from Russia. Don't miss the jail cells in the basement!

Anya Zakiewicz

This wonderful collection shouldn't be missed. This is the only museum of it's kind in the country. No matter what Religion or Spiritual practice, this is an intense view into the creation of icons and the measure of Faith. Intriguing, captivating, glorious objects of devotion await. The passion behind this collection will alone impress; be prepared to spend time - there's a lot to experience. I know I will go back soon!

Marie Morley

Fascinating experience! This museum is a real treasure!

Bill Barnert

Lots of beautiful artwork.

Brian Wood

This is a very educational place for kids, and fun. Its kid friendly and they ahve an audio tour you can take at no extra charge.

Warren Huber

Amazing collection with a great story. Well worth the visit if you're interested in history, art, iconography, or creative approaches to Christianity.

Matthew Kona

Surprisingly interesting. Nice that they provide magnifying glasses to look at the more detailed pieces. Tea room is nice with various Russian snacks. Free parking is no problem, and building is across from a nice park w/fountain. Jail cells in lower level are a cool touch.

Jamie Blake

This is a great little museum! Very specialized- you won’t find a mishmash of objects here. It’s about 80% Russian icons, most of them dating from the 15-19th centuries, but also a few older ones and some other interesting liturgical objects. The museum does a great job of giving you just enough information about icons, what they mean, and how they are made to make it really interesting but not so much that it’s overwhelming. There are also children’s programs. Don’t be afraid to ask questions- the people at the front obviously love the museum and are happy to help. Highly recommended! This place is a gem!

Robert Ziegenfus

Beautiful artwork. Friendly staff.

Spencer Casella

A great get away to see really interesting art. Really eye opening.

Patrick Fero

Outstanding facility, well run. Magnificent icons from all eras of history presented in excellent ways with plenty of explaining via signs, electronic hand helds, or human.

Edward Whitby

This is a collector's dream...spent two hours and could have moved in.

TM T3

Magical! If you can get it on a tour-DO SO! The docents are incredibly knowledgeable! I could have spent days in there.

Tania Vancini

Facinating!

Ernest Rivard

Excellent exhibits. A fine place for quiet reflection. Helpful background on Russian history given.

Laura Garrity-Arquitt

Wonderful place to visit. Great experience

Adam Shellard

Amazing building with spectacular icons

Michael Green

Beautiful, beautiful art with richness of iconography that would rival Tretyakovskaya. Of course, Tretyakovskaya has all the originals, but this cozy museum has all the important replicas you need to know. Make sure you allow ample time to walk it slowly and listen to all the fascinating commentary. The museum has a very nice sitting area where you can take a break and have a sandwich with coffee and tea ($1.5 a cup). My only improvement feedback would be the Russian audio guide. The translation quality needs to be improved as well as the sound quality.

Christian Stråhlman

A hidden gem.

M. Ryan Groff

A superb place to take students studying modern Christianity

Deb S

Interesting pieces of art and history. Very clean and staff was very friendly.

Yevgeniy Kievskiy

Absolutely Fabulous!!! You have to see it!!!

Robert Wernerehl

They do a very nice job on this interesting subject. It is a mellow, relaxing museum.

Jim Larson

Beautiful icons. Helpful staff.

Jackson Werner

The iconography is so beautiful and sublime. The museum is very respectful of the Orthodox faith, and it has been blessed by Russian Orthodox Church. Also, free guided tours are available by knowledgeable historians.

Anna Mendes-OLeary

No words!

Charles Bannister

Breathtaking Icons! Tea is out of this world!

Kelly W

We love visiting this museum. The staff is friendly and they have a great exhibition seeing as it's in Clinton. Unexpected and really cool spot

Dawn Salerno

A small, focused museum. Galleries installed well and respectfully, beautiful objects, and a great tea room on site if you need a break. The shop is also nice.

Denver Kronk

super interesting

Sasha Sh

Great exhibition!

Craig Souders

Beautiful icons. Largest collection outside of Russia

Michael Coppock

A beautiful facility on the town square, with a wonderful collection of Russian icons, all beautifully displayed.

Hans van Putten

If you like Russion icons its the place to visit. Beautiful museum. We had a gala there and it created a fabulous backdrop.

Jake Lee

Nice looking museum, many magnificent Russian icons

Rosebud Mosaics

Totally better than I was expecting!!!

Rob McConeghy

Really amazing. Major collection of Russian icons, tons of information.

Jan Hawkins

Beautiful collection.

Joell O'Malley

Awesome museum!

Joe Zielinski

Such a cool place! Highly recommend it! Extremely nice facility!