Kathleen Nepsha-Suchok-Eich, a local Ukrainian-American artist, will be in TMORA Shop on Saturday, March 16, demonstrating the centuries-old tradition of Pysanky egg painting.  The process is amazing to watch from the initial design drawing to the hollowing of the eggs, wax application and dipping in dye until colorful patterns are revealed.  Kathleen will begin at 11:00 AM and demonstrate until mid afternoon.  She will have her daughter and granddaughter working with her making it a special multi-generational event. The art…

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. As a special addition to the evening, the TMORA-affiliated women's folk performance group Nitka will perform several folk songs that have survived the ravages of time and patriarchal oppression. These centuries-old songs…

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…

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…

The Museum of Russian Art is pleased to invite you to join us in commemorating the opening of: Anatoly Zverev: Under the Soviet Radar Saturday, April 6 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Museum admission applies (Always FREE for TMORA Members) There will be remarks by the Museum's Curator, as well as live music and light refreshments.   ABOUT THE EXHIBITION The Museum of Russian Art presents an exhibition of more than thirty rare works by Anatoly Zverev, from the…

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…

The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) is the largest annual celebration of international cinema in the region. MSPIFF43 features an exciting lineup of 200+ films from around the world, plus an exciting array of parties, panels, visiting filmmakers, and special guests. The Museum of Russian Art, in partnership with MSPIFF43, invites you to a special screening of Zoran, a documentary short featuring master sculptor Zoran Mojsilov, whose exhibition Zoran's Surrealist Sculptures is currently on view at the Museum.…

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…

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…

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…

Join us in wishing renowned pianist and teacher Alexander Braginsky a very happy 80th birthday with a special concert at The Museum of Russian Art.   You'll enjoy an evening of piano music featuring former and current students of Professor Alexander Braginsky performing music by J.S. Bach, L. van Beethoven, M. Bruch, F. Chopin, D. Kabalevsky, F. Liszt, F. Mendelssohn, M. Ponte, F. Poulenc, S. Rachmaninoff, and R. Schumann.   Former Students (in alphabetical order): Brian Billion, Irina and Julia Elkina,…

Join us for one of the Museum's favorite annual traditions. Advance tickets are highly encouraged. Anthony Ross and Denis Evstuhin in Concert Anthony Ross, Minnesota Orchestra, Principal cello Denis Evstuhin, TMORA Curator of Classical Music, piano  Enjoy an evening of classical masterpieces in the beautiful main gallery of The Museum of Russian Art. The TMORA Shop and galleries will be open prior to and following the concert. Thank you to our generous sponsor, Schmitt Music. Tickets: Reserved Seating $35 |…

Come one, come all!  Enjoy a lively evening in the galleries with artist Zoran Mojsilov, renowned sculptor and local legend. Zoran's Fest on the 4th will feature live music by Soul Trouvère with openers Red Thread and Better Mistakes, delicious food by Gardens of Salonica - all amidst the surrealist sculptures of Zoran Mojsilov in the Main Gallery of TMORA.  It's a gallery party that is not to be missed! Many thanks to our sponsor, Moores Insurance Management, Inc. TICKETS:…

You're invited to enjoy a mini-concert in the Main Gallery! At 3:15 PM, Bach Society of Minnesota will feature a performance at The Museum of Russian Art by Anita Rieder, flute. Museum admission applies. Always free for Members BECOME A MEMBER

Join TMORA Education staff at Pearl Park Recreation Center for a fun artmaking workshop. We'll look together at folk patterns and textiles from the TMORA collection, then use our patternmaking skills to design a reusable print. Open to ages 6-12. Free. Please register in advance. Saturday, May 11th - 10:00 - 11:00 AM This event takes place at Pearl Park Recreation Center (414 E Diamond Lake Rd). Presented in collaboration with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. REGISTER

Because of recent additions, TMORA Shop will be extending the vintage book sale through Sunday, May 26th. Come shop our vast array of titles at incredible prices and support the museum at the same time! Featuring over 200 titles, including art, history, Russian language, literature and rare Soviet edition books. Through May 26. In-store only. If you're only visiting TMORA Shop, there is no admission fee. (We hope you'll come back and enjoy the galleries some other time, though!) Do…

Join TMORA staff and fellow book lovers in the galleries on the second Tuesday of the month as we read and discuss contemporary literature with a connection to Russia. This month, we’ll read Polina Barskova's Living Pictures, a genre-hopping collection of short stories by an author who's also a scholar of the siege of Leningrad. 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…

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…

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 by Duo CORDA (Pavel Jany, guitar and Jacqueline Ultan, cello) and festive treats to commemorate the occasion. You’ll delve into intricate layers of history…

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 requested. Saturday, June 15 | 10:30 – 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 4-8, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is requested. *Each story…

Online ticket sales for this event have closed. You are welcome to purchase tickets at the door tonight. Step into an evening of enchantment at the White Nights Gala on Saturday, June 22, from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM, where the galleries of The Museum of Russian Art will be transformed into a realm of wonder and delight, all in support of our vital cultural mission. White Nights, particularly renowned in Russia and other northern regions, is a mesmerizing phenomenon…

Join us at The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) for the opening of Pam Ingalls: In the Russian Tradition on Saturday, June 29. Be among the first to experience this captivating exhibition and meet the artist herself. Saturday, June 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Remarks by the Curator and Artist at 10:45 AM. Museum admission applies. TMORA Members are always free! BECOME A MEMBER Pam Ingalls presents thirty-two of her exquisite figurative paintings in TMORA’s Fireside Gallery. Known for…

Join TMORA staff and fellow book lovers in the galleries on the second Tuesday of the month as we read and discuss contemporary literature with a connection to Russia. This month, in keeping with our current exhibitions' focus on women, we’ll read Tatyana Tolstaya's Aetherial Worlds, a collection of short stories by a major figure in Russian literature today. Discussion will be facilitated by Museum Learning Manager Dr. Kelly McKay. Purchase a copy of the book from one of the Twin…

This concert is SOLD OUT. Please visit the Cantus website for more information. As part of their Hometown Series, please join Cantus for an evening at The Museum of Russian Art. The Queen's Songbook Beloved Queen Lili’uokalani was the last monarch to reign over Hawai’i – and a musical prodigy who composed, conducted, sang, and played four instruments. In The Queen’s Songbook, Cantus surveys the wealth of music she created, including “Aloha ‘Oe” and “He Mele Lāhui Hawai’i,” one of…

Each season of the year brings you an opportunity to enjoy a FREE visit to TMORA and TMORA Shop. Join us Thursday, July 18 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Free admission. Enjoy the galleries, shop, and bring friends! No pre-registration is required. All are welcome. Featured image: Yuri I. Bosko, 1930-2019 A Woman of the Volga, 1967 Oil on canvas From the private collection of Raymond and Susan Johnson   As a special addition to the evening, the TMORA-affiliated women's…

Inspired by the sun symbols and goddess figures depicted on many of the tools and textiles in Peasant Women of the Russian North, 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…

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 requested. Saturday, July 20 | 10:30 – 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 4-8, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is requested. *Each story…

Presented in partnership by The Museum of Russian Art, East-West Connections, Global Minnesota, Committee on Foreign Relations Minnesota,  Zerkalo – Russian-Speaking Media of MN, World Without Genocide, Russians Against War – Minnesota, and Russian Studies at Macalester College: The Russian-Ukrainian Ongoing War: Roots, Causes, Stages, Prospects  A Presentation by Dr. Oleksandr Komarenko  Join us for an insightful lecture presented by Dr. Oleksandr (Alex) Komarenko, Associate Professor of the Faculty of History at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and Visiting…

Soviet Bus Stops: A Two-Night Documentary Screening Embark on a journey through architectural history with The Museum of Russian Art's exclusive two-night screening of Soviet Bus Stops. Discover the fascinating world of these overlooked masterpieces of Soviet architecture, lovingly chronicled by Canadian photographer Christopher Herwig. Herwig stumbled upon his first unique Soviet bus stop in 2002 and has since dedicated himself to capturing their diversity and beauty. From Kiev to Vladivostok, Herwig's photographs showcase a stunning variety of architectural styles,…

Join us for an evening with Nitka, the folk performance group affiliated with The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA), as they bring to life the songs, stories, and traditions of peasant women from pre-revolutionary Russia. This event, directly connected to TMORA's Main Gallery exhibition Peasant Women of the Russian North: Heritage of a Culture Lost, promises a rich and immersive cultural experience. Event Highlights: Traditional Songs and Stories: Nitka will perform a selection of songs from the peasant tradition of…

Inspired by the sun symbols and goddess figures depicted on many of the tools and textiles in Peasant Women of the Russian North, 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…

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 requested. Saturday, August 17 | 10:30 – 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 4-8, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is requested. *Each story…

Join TMORA staff and fellow book lovers in the galleries on the second Tuesday of the month as we read and discuss Russian literature. This month, in keeping with our current exhibitions’ focus on women, we’ll read Other Worlds: Peasants, Pilgrims, Spirits, Saints, a collection of stories by Teffi (pen name of Nadezhda Lokhvitskaya). Discussion will be facilitated by Director of Education Dr. Kelly McKay. Purchase a copy of the book from one of the Twin Cities’ many fabulous independent…

The Museum of Russian Art is honored to present An Evening with Denis Evstuhin: Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky Join us for an exquisite evening of classical music as acclaimed pianist Denis Evstuhin performs Piotr Tchaikovsky's Children's Album and Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. This concert promises to be a mesmerizing journey through two of Russia's most beloved composers, brought to life in the intimate setting of The Museum of Russian Art. The TMORA Shop and galleries will be open prior…

Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free family activity in the Robert J. Brokop 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 create a take-home art project of your own. Afterwards, explore the museum with an interactive gallery hunt. Advance registration is requested. Saturday, September 21 | 10:30 AM Recommended for ages 4-8, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for…

The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) invites you to celebrate the opening of Russia's Native Mushrooms: Botanical Watercolors by Alexander Viazmensky, on Saturday, September 21, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. This event is included with museum admission (always FREE for TMORA Members). Experience the vibrant world of Russian mushrooms through the stunning botanical watercolors of Alexander Viazmensky. Enjoy live music by award-winning cello duo Purple Orange and light refreshments throughout the event. At 1:30 PM, hear remarks by the Museum's…

Thursday, October 3, 2:00 -3:00 PM TMORA is pleased to collaborate with the Hennepin County Library to offer fun, free learning opportunities for youth in the community. On Thursday, October 3, we will read The Littlest Matryoshka by Corinne Demas Bliss, look at matryoshkas from the museum's education collection, and create our own artwork inspired by nesting dolls. Recommended for Pre-K through Grade 3. Please note that this activity takes place at Washburn Library, located at 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis,…