The Ukrainian Museum

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The Ukrainian Museum building in New York's East Village

The Ukrainian Museum showcases works of Ukrainian art, music, and other exhibits showing Ukrainian Heritage in America. It is located in New York City, NY, USA.

The Museum was founded in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc. (UNWLA). The Ukrainian Museum's purpose is to preserve, interpret and present the rich cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people.

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The Ukrainian Museum maintains the following collections: folk art, fine arts, photographic-documentary. Major exhibitions are accompanied by a bilingual informative, illustrated catalogue. The institution's educational program offers courses and workshops in traditional Ukrainian folk crafts, designed both for adults and children, and includes lectures as well as various cultural events as part of a community outreach program.