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A Ukrainian Immigrant's Suitcase

Ukrainian Museum
222 East 6th Street
(between Second and Third Avenues)
New York, NY  10003
Tel: (212) 228-0110
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$3.00 general.

Dates

Ongoing

Hours

Wed – Sun: 11:30 am – 5 pm
Explore the Ukrainian immigrant experience through photos from the archives, objects from the permanent collection and stories.  Discover the path many Ukrainians took to end up in the East Village and learn how they adapted their culture to fit the needs of their new home.  After a museum visit, walk the neighborhood to see the various Ukrainian stores, restaurants and establishments that make up the community. 

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Ukrainian Museum

The Ukrainian Museum preserves and interprets art and artifacts relating to the history and culture of this Eastern European nation. The museum's collection is divided into the areas of folk art, fine art and historical archive.
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  • Ukrainian Kilims: Journey of a Heritage

    Sun, Feb 12, 2012 – Sun, Oct 21, 2012 More than 35 prized examples are representative of centuries-old weaving traditions and attest to the arduous journey undertaken by Ukrainians escaping the ravages of war. Dating from the late 18th-century through the early 20th-century, the selections of rugs reveal the wide array and richness of motifs and colors used in the weaving of Ukrainian kilims.

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