A trip to the Ukrainian Museum is planned for Wednesday, September 14.
The Ukrainian Museum and Library in Stamford, CT is the oldest cultural institution created by Ukrainians in North America. Established in 1935, it is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of artifacts and literature of Ukrainian culture and history.
Housed in an elegant former mansion, the collections include fine arts, folk arts, religious arts, and rare books. Paintings and sculptures by Ukrainian artists or of Ukrainian themes are on exhibit. The folk art collection consists of embroideries, textiles, kilims, pysanky (Easter eggs), ceramics, and folk musical instruments.
Religious icons from the 17th to 20th centuries, photo collections, dolls in traditional dress, and more are on exhibit.
A docent tour is included.