Celebrate the opening of Light from the East: Masterpieces from the Ikonen-Museum Recklinghausen and encounter the artistic power and spiritual depth of Greek and Russian icon painters adapting to the rise and fall of empires.

This special tour, led by Museum Registrar Laura Garrity-Arquitt, will encounter the steadfast and resilient figures such as Saints George and Paraskeva, examine the symbols found in their icons, and learn how stories of exemplary lives serve Christian morality tales.

Join us for a fun and free day at the Museum, designed to spark your imagination and to help you discover the wonder of art through close observation and creativity.

Enjoy a musical evening of world-class music at the Icon Museum with a special concert performed by Worcester Chamber Music Society.

Join Museum Curator, Elliot Mackin, for a special tour of Light from the East: Masterpieces from the Ikonen-Museum Recklinghausen.

The Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season with the Icon Museum! Enjoy an evening of festive music and seasonal refreshments and light bites, while mingling with fellow members and guests. Free for members.

Join Museum registrar, Laura Garrity-Arquitt, for an exploration of the story of Mary and Christmas as told through her icons. Special icons of the Mother of God and the Nativity will be brought out for this interactive exploration of the role Mary has in Christian faith and culture.

The Museum will be closed on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24) until New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1). The Museum will reopen to the public on Saturday, January 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy your holiday season!