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March 2024
Free Night at TMORA
Each season of the year will bring you an opportunity to enjoy a free visit to TMORA and TMORA Shop. We invite you to join us Thursday, March 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Enjoy the galleries, shop, and bring friends! No pre-registration is required. All are welcome. Summer, Fall, and Winter Free Nights will be announced.
Find out more »Music and War: A History of Ukrainian Defiance | A Benefit Concert for Ukraine
Please join us at The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) for a benefit concert by renowned concert pianist and Ukrainian music historian, Dr. Taras Filenko. Presented in partnership by The Museum of Russian Art, East-West Connections, Zerkalo - Russian-Speaking Media of MN, World Without Genocide, Russians Against War - Minnesota, and Russian Studies at Macalester College. Featuring Stephanie Arado, violin (St. Paul Chamber Orchestra). Net proceeds will benefit humanitarian aid to Ukraine through Alight, an international non-profit that takes a…
Find out more »Story Time in the Community (at Washburn Library)
Join us at Washburn Library for a Story Time in the community! We’ll read Sasha's Matrioshka Dolls by Jana Dillon, then work on creating our own nesting doll design using a variety of materials. Friday, March 29 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM Recommended for Pre-K through Grade 3, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is required through Hennepin County Library (link below) Materials provided REGISTER Featured Book: Sasha's Matrioshka Dolls by Jana Dillon Sasha and her grandfather live…
Find out more »April 2024
Book Club: April
Join TMORA staff and fellow book lovers in the galleries on the second Tuesday of the month as we read and discuss contemporary novels with a connection to Russia. This month, we’ll read Alisa Ganieva's Bride and Groom, a novel about love and family in post-Soviet Russia. Discussion will be facilitated by Museum Learning Manager Dr. Kelly McKay. Purchase a copy of the book from one of the Twin Cities' many fabulous independent bookstores, borrow the book or ebook from…
Find out more »Write to Political Prisoners in Russia (at Mount Zion Temple)
For two years Putin has imprisoned thousands of people in Russia who are protesting against the war in Ukraine. World Without Genocide, Russians Against War - Minnesota (RAW-MN), The Museum of Russian Art, and Mount Zion Temple invite you join us to write letters to these prisoners who are standing up against injustice. This letter-writing initiative is being conducted in locations all over the world. Since our first event in May 2023, Minnesotans have written hundreds of letters and many have…
Find out more »Story Time in the Gallery
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 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, April 20 | 10:30 – 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 4-8, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is required. *Each story time session will be limited…
Find out more »Write to Political Prisoners in Russia (at Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud)
For two years Putin has imprisoned thousands of people in Russia who are protesting against the war in Ukraine. World Without Genocide, Russians Against War - Minnesota (RAW-MN), The Museum of Russian Art, and Great River Regional Library invite you join us to write letters to these prisoners who are standing up against injustice. This letter-writing initiative is being conducted in locations all over the world. Since our first event in May 2023, Minnesotans have written hundreds of letters and…
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