Museum of Russian Icons

The Museum of Russian Icons is an art museum in Clinton that displays a large collection of Eastern Christian icons from multiple regions and centuries. The works are arranged across three floors and represent different artistic styles and origins.

The museum was founded in 2006 by Gordon B. Lankton, who began collecting after purchasing his first icon at a Moscow market during a 1989 trip. This single purchase sparked a passion that led to the creation of what is now a major collection in this field.

The collection shows how Eastern Christian art traditions have been practiced and passed down through different regions and time periods. You can see the variations in style and subject matter that developed as these artistic practices moved between cultures.

The museum occupies multiple floors in a historic building, so plan time to explore each gallery section at a comfortable pace. Both weekday and weekend visits offer different experiences depending on how much quiet time you prefer for viewing the collection.

The building itself has an unexpected history as a former mill, courthouse, and police station, with original jail cells that remain visible. This unusual combination of uses makes the setting itself part of the experience rather than just a backdrop for the art.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 2006

Phone: +19785985000

Website: http://museumofrussianicons.org

GPS coordinates: 42.41563,-71.68356

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59