Join us at The Museum of Russian Art for a presentation by Dr. Anna Barker (University of Iowa): In Search of Russian Literature's Charming Rotten Scoundrels: Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, Lermontov's The Hero of Our Time, and Turgenev's Fathers and Sons 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Lord Byron, the creator of the alienated, cynical, and absolutely irresistible characters who to this day bear his name, Byronic. Emerging out of the initial thrill of the French Revolution of…

Inspired by Zoran Mojsilov's Yoga Poses, we invite you to join us in the Main Gallery for a gentle yoga practice. Led by Museum Guide and yoga instructor Ramaa Bhasin, we'll flow through an inspiring and meditative practice in the tranquil TMORA galleries, surrounded by artwork. Your ticket includes a 45 minute yoga flow, post-yoga tea, and admission to the museum afterward. Please bring your own mat, wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and be prepared to remove your shoes.…

Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in the Fireside Gallery. Join us to hear a story by a Russian author and/or related to art and culture of the region, learn about artworks, and explore the museum with an interactive gallery hunt. Advance registration is required. Saturday, May 18 | 10:30 – 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 4-8, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is required. *Each story…

Performances at Noon, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM Join us for a unique experience in the museum as one remarkable local artist activates the work of another. Choreographer Alexandra Bodnarchuk presents a short original work she created in conversation with the sculptures of Zoran Mojsilov’s exhibition, Dry Neck of the Pig and Other Curios. This program explores the concept of dance as embodied gallery interpretation, inviting museum visitors to experience a different mode of engagement with visual art. Performances will take…

Join longtime TMORA volunteer and educator Carol Veldman Rudie at Pearl Park Recreation Center for an engaging talk: Body, Wellness, and Sports Through Art. In this lecture-based workshop, Rudie discusses how visual art forms like paintings, posters, and sculptures communicate societal ideals around exercise, sports, and the body, focusing in particular on the body in Russian and Soviet art. Monday, May 20th - 6 PM - Pearl Park Recreation Center, 414 E Diamond Lake Rd  Free. Advance registration requested. Presented…

Zoran Mojsilov and Anatoly Zverev: Two Larger-than-Life Artists Join us in the galleries for a special tour focused on the sculptures of local artist Zoran Mojsilov and the paintings of Moscow underground artist Anatoly Zverev. Discover connections between these two artists' unique, “large” lives and the art they produced. This tour will be led by Pat Spaulding, psychologist and TMORA docent for over 9 years. Tour is included with admission. We request that you register in advance, as we can…

THURSDAY, MAY 30 FROM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Join us in the galleries to explore how artists transform and transfigure their (and our) vision. Led by experienced Museum Guide Carol Veldman Rudie, we'll look closely at artworks from both the TMORA collection and temporary exhibitions, focusing on the shapeshifting techniques artists use to take viewers on a journey of wonder. Whether you are deeply familiar with the language of visual art or a complete novice, you're sure to learn…

Join us Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 AM, as TMORA proudly unveils two exhibitions: Peasant Women of the Russian North: Heritage of a Culture Lost and Women in Soviet Art. As the Museum opens its doors on Saturday, June 8, be the first to experience these two remarkable exhibitions, where you'll be welcomed by live music and festive treats to commemorate the occasion. You’ll delve into intricate layers of history through the lens of art and artifacts, offering insights into…