Ukrainian Museum facts for kids
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Museum's façade (2021)
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| Established | 1976 |
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| Location | East Village, Manhattan, New York |
| Type | Heritage museum |
| Founder | Ukrainian National Women's League of America |
| Architect | George Sawicki |
| Public transit access | MTA bus line M103 |
The Ukrainian Museum in New York City is a special place. It was started in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America. This museum is the biggest of its kind outside of Ukraine. Its main goal is to help people enjoy, understand, and protect Ukraine's amazing art and culture.
Ukraine has a long history of creativity. This includes traditional music, dance, and folk art. It's also where modern art and cinema began for many. The museum's building was designed by George Sawicki. He was a Ukrainian-American architect. The Ukrainian-American community helped pay for the building. You can find the museum in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. It is located at 222 East 6th Street.
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What You Can See: Collections and Exhibitions
The museum has three main types of collections. These show different parts of Ukrainian culture.
Folk Art
This part of the collection includes traditional items. You can see festive clothes and special outfits. There are also ceramics, metalwork, and carved wood items. A very popular part of this collection is the Ukrainian Easter eggs. These are called pysanky. Each egg has beautiful, detailed designs.
Fine Arts
The fine arts collection features paintings, drawings, and sculptures. It also has graphic works by famous Ukrainian artists. Some of these artists include Nikifor, Alexander Archipenko, and Jacques Hnizdovsky. You can see many different styles of art here.
Ukrainian Immigration History
This collection tells the story of Ukrainians who moved to the United States. It includes photographs and personal letters. You can also find posters, flyers, and old playbills. Stamps and coins are also part of this historical collection. They help show the journey and life of Ukrainian immigrants.
For over 45 years, the museum has worked to share Ukraine's rich culture. It often has new exhibitions. These shows often use items from its own collections. You might see traditional costumes, textiles, and rare books. They also display stamps, woodworking, and photographs. The museum also features modern art.
In 2015, the museum held a big exhibition. It focused on women artists and their Ukrainian identity. This show was called The Ukrainian Diaspora: Women Artists: 1908-2015. It featured over 100 artworks by 43 different artists. This helped show the important role of women in Ukrainian art.
Since the Revolution of Dignity, the museum has also shown exhibits about the ongoing war in Ukraine. These exhibits help visitors understand current events.
Maria Prymachenko: Glory to Ukraine
In spring 2024, the Ukrainian Museum had a special exhibition. It showed 100 works by the Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko. This exhibit was called Maria Prymachenko: Glory to Ukraine. It was the largest show of her art outside of Europe. Maria Prymachenko is known for her unique and colorful folk art.
Museum Leaders
- Maria Shust, 1976 - 2022
- Peter Doroshenko, 2022–present
