Muzeum Ikon w Supraślu

The Museum of Icons in Suprasl is an art museum housed in a former monastery, containing hundreds of Orthodox icons, religious paintings, and sacred objects from various periods. The collections are distributed across multiple exhibition rooms within the historic monastery building.

The monastery was founded around 500 years ago and served as an important center of Orthodox faith in eastern Poland for centuries. The museum itself opened in 2006, converting portions of the historic monastery complex into exhibition spaces.

The museum displays icons within the rooms of a former monastery, where Eastern artistic traditions were central to spiritual life. Visitors can observe how these images held religious meaning in Orthodox practice.

The museum is located within the monastery building and does not require prior knowledge of art history to visit. Guided tours and informational displays explain the objects on view.

A portion of the collection consists of objects confiscated by customs officials during smuggling attempts across Poland's border. These rescued artworks reveal how valued and sought after these religious works remain today.

GPS coordinates: 53.21119,23.33790

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07