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Current Exhibitions

Eva Levina-Rozengolts: Reflections on a Siberian Exile

February 8, 2014 – June 22, 2014

Presented as the fifth installment of the Discovering 20th Century Russian Masters exhibition series, the art of Eva Levina-Rozengolts (1898- 1975) is an intense creative response to the traumatic experience of exile during the Stalin era. The exhibition of Rozengolts’ work includes forty-five works on paper created after the artist’s return from Siberia in 1956.

The Romanovs: Legacy of an Empire Lost

November 16, 2013 – March 23, 2014

The Museum of Russian Art announces The Romanovs: Legacy of an Empire Lost, an exhibition dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty, to open November 16, 2013. In 1613, a sixteen-year-old Mikhail Romanov was elected Tsar of Russia, inaugurating a 300-year dynasty.

The Art of Collecting

March 29, 2014 – September 7, 2014

On display in the Main and Mezzanine galleries, this new exhibition features approximately fifty-five paintings from the Raymond and Susan Johnson’s collection of Russian art. This exhibition will uncover the fascinating story behind building the largest and most comprehensive collection of 20th century Russian art outside of Russia. Click ‘read more’ for further details

Northern Spark Film Festival

June 14, 2014; 9:00 pm – 5:30 am

Join us at the Stone Arch Bridge on June 14 and celebrate the coming of summer with Russian film. What better way to enjoy Northern Spark’s White Night than seeing Russian avant-garde movies on the Post Office wall! Early Russian directors were leaders in film theory – pioneers in montage and visual imagery. Click ‘read ‘more for more information.

Panel Discussion: The Romanovs: Legacy of an Empire Lost

Thursday, March 20: 6:30pm – 7:30pm SOLD OUT

The Museum of Russian Art will host a Panel Discussion in conjunction with the current exhibition, The Romanovs: Legacy of an Empire Lost. The discussion will focus on multiple interpretations of the legacy of the Imperial Russian Dynasty. SOLD OUT

Music at the Museum Spring 2014 Concert Series

The Museum of Russian Art is pleased to present the Spring 2014 season of Music at the Museum. Click ‘read more’ for detailed information on the concerts and how to register.

Best Museum to Take Out-of-Towners

We are thrilled to announce that The Museum of Russian Art has been selected by the Star Tribune as the best “Museum to Take Out-of-Towners”. Click read more for a link to the StarTribune's article!

Online Exhibitions

TMORA announces the launch of six online exhibitions, funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Click on the links below to explore:

Thank You Supporters!

Thank you for making October and November outstanding months for the Museum of Russian Art! October's Membership Month finished with 275 new memberships, making October 2013 the most outstanding Membership Month to date! Thank you to those who supported our efforts in Give to the Max day on November 14! Even with the technical difficulties experienced by many, you managed to raise $20,000 for the Museum of Russian Art! A special thank you to our Board of Trustees and an Anonymous Donor who made our matching grant program possible. None of this would have been possible, however, without the continuing support of art-lovers like YOU! Thank you!