The Ukrainian Museum
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The Ukrainian Museum, located in New York City, New York, USA, showcases works of Ukrainian art, music and other exhibits showing Ukrainian Heritage in America.
The museum was founded in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc. (UNWLA).
The museum's purpose is to preserve, interpret and present the rich cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people.
[edit] Collections
The Ukrainian Museum maintains the collections of folk art, fine arts and 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.