The Museum of Russian Art

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The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA), an independent American organization, promotes understanding of the art, people, and culture of Muscovite Russia, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and its former republics through outstanding exhibitions, cultural presentations, and educational programs serving the people of Minnesota and the nation. The Museum upholds an independent voice and the freedom of

expression to carry out its mission unconstrained by influence from foreign governments, political actors and/or corporate or individual interests.

Final days! 🎻 There’s still time to see Violins of Hope at The Museum of Russian Art, presented in partnership with the ...
06/24/2026

Final days! 🎻 There’s still time to see Violins of Hope at The Museum of Russian Art, presented in partnership with the Minnesota JCC. The exhibition is on view through June 28.

These extraordinary instruments survived the Holocaust and now share stories of resilience, remembrance, and the enduring power of music. Each violin carries a history that is both deeply personal and profoundly moving.

Join us during the exhibition’s final week and experience this unforgettable collection before it closes.

Plan your visit: tmora.org/visit
Learn more: violinsofhopemn.org

🪆Only $5—and happening this Thursday at TMORA!Spend an evening at the museum learning the art of printmaking with local ...
06/23/2026

🪆Only $5—and happening this Thursday at TMORA!

Spend an evening at the museum learning the art of printmaking with local artist Lindsey Reyes. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own design, learn carving and hand-printing techniques, and take home original prints you made yourself.

No experience necessary. All materials provided!

🪆Free for TMORA members
🪆Just $5 for non-members
✨Advance registration is required: tmora.org/events

Our matryoshka collection is much larger than most visitors realize. 🪆These are just a few of the many nesting dolls in ...
06/20/2026

Our matryoshka collection is much larger than most visitors realize. 🪆

These are just a few of the many nesting dolls in TMORA’s collection, each painted by hand and filled with its own personality and surprises.

A few favorites from the Permanent Collection Gallery.

Looking for something to do on a Monday?Many museums are closed on Mondays, but The Museum of Russian Art is open!Spend ...
06/15/2026

Looking for something to do on a Monday?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but The Museum of Russian Art is open!

Spend an afternoon exploring our galleries, discovering remarkable art and history, and enjoying a museum experience to start your week. And of course, you can browse our famous TMORA Shop for unique gifts, books, jewelry, and artisanal treasures.

🕙 Open Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday, 1:00-5:00 PM
Plan your visit: tmora.org
Shop online: shoptmora.org

Ukrainian-born artist Elena Kalman returns to The Museum of Russian Art following Ukraine Defiant, her exhibition sparke...
06/12/2026

Ukrainian-born artist Elena Kalman returns to The Museum of Russian Art following Ukraine Defiant, her exhibition sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Her new exhibition, Paintings by Elena Kalman: Catastrophe and What Survives, presents recent works created during a time of war and global uncertainty. Through landscapes, roads, and imagined environments marked by instability, Kalman explores the tension between catastrophe and continuity, and the forces that endure beyond every crisis.

Opening July 18.

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Featured artworks:
• Disaster and Flight (2025), mixed media and acrylic on canvas
• Insect Choir (Garden Opera series), water media, acrylic, and collage on paper

All works by Elena Kalman.

🎻 On view for a limited time at TMORA, Violins of Hope features instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during...
06/11/2026

🎻 On view for a limited time at TMORA, Violins of Hope features instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Restored and preserved, these violins stand as witnesses to lives, communities, and music that endured against extraordinary odds.

Presented in partnership with the Minnesota JCC, this special exhibition invites visitors to encounter history through the power of music and memory.

Visit soon—this exhibition is only on view at TMORA through June 28.

🎻 violinsofhopemn.org
🖼️ tmora.org

🏳️‍🌈The Ballets Russes transformed the cultural world of the early twentieth century through movement, music, design, an...
06/10/2026

🏳️‍🌈The Ballets Russes transformed the cultural world of the early twentieth century through movement, music, design, and fearless artistic experimentation.

Led by impresario Sergei Diaghilev and shaped by legendary performers including Vaslav Nijinsky, the company helped redefine modern art while creating space for bold new forms of expression and identity.

This Pride Month, TMORA celebrates the LGBTQ+ artists and creative communities who have shaped cultural history, affirms our support for LGBTQ+ people everywhere, and welcomes all visitors to our museum and community. We believe the arts should remain a space for visibility, individuality, curiosity, and belonging. 🏳️‍🌈

Images:

1. Sergei Diaghilev (1872–1929), founder of the Ballets Russes. George Grantham Bain Collection, Library of Congress.

2. Vaslav Nijinsky as the Spirit of the Rose in Le Spectre de la Rose. Photograph by E.O. Hoppé. This photograph was featured in TMORA’s 2021 exhibition E.O. Hoppé and the Ballets Russes

This July, TMORA’s Main Gallery becomes an immersive theatrical setting for Anton Chekhov’s The Bear.Cirque du Nord pres...
06/10/2026

This July, TMORA’s Main Gallery becomes an immersive theatrical setting for Anton Chekhov’s The Bear.

Cirque du Nord presents Chekhov’s sharp and spirited one-act comedy in an intimate museum setting. Each evening begins with live music by classical guitar duo Maja Radovanlija and Milena Petković and features Nathan Keepers, Randy Reyes, and Maliya Gorman-Carter in the cast.

📅 July 16 & 19
🕖 7 PM
🎟 $18 TMORA Members | $22 General Admission

You won’t want to miss this!

Tickets and info: tmora.org/events

The flowers are blooming, the courtyard is glowing, and summer at TMORA is officially here. 🌿✨ Thank you to our communit...
06/02/2026

The flowers are blooming, the courtyard is glowing, and summer at TMORA is officially here. 🌿✨ Thank you to our community partner for making our grounds look amazing all year round!

Step inside to explore exhibitions ranging from Soviet-era poster art to beloved family favorites like Cats and Dogs in Soviet Art and the moving Violins of Hope exhibition, presented in partnership with the Minnesota JCC.

Afterward, browse TMORA Shop, bring a friend to tea or coffee nearby, and spend an afternoon discovering one of Minneapolis’ most unique cultural spaces.

📍The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis

Learn more: tmora.org | shoptmora.org

Make your plans to visit TMORA this summer! Explore the current combination of exhibitions on view — from bold Soviet po...
05/29/2026

Make your plans to visit TMORA this summer! Explore the current combination of exhibitions on view — from bold Soviet posters and paintings of beloved cats and dogs to the Violins of Hope exhibition, highlights from TMORA’s permanent collection, and the beautifully curated TMORA Shop.

Our exhibitions are always changing, making every visit to TMORA a little different. ✨

Plan your visit: tmora.org
Shop online: shoptmora.org

Address

5500 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
55419

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+16128219045

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