The Icon Museum and Study Center — Attraction in Clinton

We went to the museum for Fun, Free, Friday -a part of the Highland Street summer schedule. The museum is a great take. The number of icons is amazing. The history of the icons is truly fascinating. We used the audio tour and I found it highlighted pieces that I might have overlooked. The museum's founder created this treasure in Clinton, MA. The docents were very knowledgeable and helpful. They have an area - Tea Room- which we used to take a break. They have a small gift shop with some treasures to remind one of the trip or further educate via a book. Go take a look at this gem of a museum. The museum is located on a side of the town common. While you are there enjoy the common with a walk or look around - it's a lovely spot for a picnic lunch or pause from travel. I highly recommend Museum of Russian Icons in...

Amazing museum and research center nestled in the heart of some beautiful Massachusetts countryside just an hour outside of Providence and Boston. Their collection is honestly just stunning and the most Russian artifacts I've seen outside of the Hillwood Museum in Washington DC. The interior is modern and a bit dark, perfect for quiet contemplation of icons or doing research. The staff was bright and friendly. I visited for the first time for the Pysanky workshop and it was truly spectacular. The wonderful Czech grandmother who taught the class really showed us how to make beautiful work and I'm so inspired to do it myself. You don't need to be Slavic/Eastern European/religious/art minded/whatnot to fully enjoy this gem of a museum. If you're thinking of going here you won't be...

As far as I know, this museum is unique in the USA. The interior is beautifully designed and layed out to show the icons to best advantage Adding the Greek icons is a n interesting way to tie other cultures into the Russian one. They are all beautiful in their own way as well as thought provoking and discussion enhancing Still can't figure out why it's tae e so log to get there. Be sure to call ahead to Confirm they are open. Almost anyone with any kind of affiliations will be allowed in for free. But $15 sees a small price to pay for the icing sights you will see. Cannot wait to go back and look at the works...