With a permanent collection of more than 750 items, the Antiochian Heritage Museum offers visitors a fascinating look at the textiles, inlaid woodwork, metal crafts, jewelry, and religious art of the Near East. Through its exhibitions, the Museum celebrates the magnificent artistic, cultural and spiritual heritage of this region, of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and particularly its roots in and around Antioch (Syria), where in the Bible we learn that the followers of Jesus Christ were first called Christians. (Acts 11:26)
In addition to work from the permanent collection, past exhibitions have included The Drawings and Paintings of Khalil Gibran on loan from the Telfair Museum of Art in Georgia, as well as Threads of Tradition - Palestinian Traditional Costumes, from the spectacular collection of Farah and Hanan Munayyer.
A special display of liturgical items from the burial casket of Saint Raphael of Brooklyn is on permanent exhibit. Born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1860, and raised in Damascus, Syria, Saint Raphael was an early pioneer of Orthodoxy’s growth in the United States. His remains are at the Holy Resurrection Cemetery on the grounds of Antiochian Village.
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CURRRENT EXHIBIT: TITANIC connections:
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Our current exhibit marks the Titanic’s 100th anniversary, honoring the memory of those who were lost in this great tragedy, and the faith and perseverance of those who survived. Through the stories of a few not-so-famous passengers, and one very famous one, we invite you to explore several unique “Titanic connections.” Call ahead for group tours or to arrange a free screening of Titanic’s Final Moments: Missing Pieces, the History Channel documentary in which divers uncover the fascinating truth about how the great ship went down. Also on display are items from the museum's permanent collection, including icons and artifacts from the Eastern Orthodox Christian heritage, and an original 1617 King James Bible. |
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Museum Hours
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The museum is part of the Antiochian Village Conference Center, located just six miles north of historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. For current Museum Hours, please call 724-238-3677. During the summer months, museum is generally open Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 4:30 pm, and Sunday 12 - 4:30 pm.
Museum Admission is Free. Donations are welcome.
Luncheon Museum Tours and/or Chapel & Icon Tours may be arranged. Dining room overlooks the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Also on site: Lodging Rooms, Athletic Fields, Meditation Trail, Bookstore & Giftshop, and Meeting Rooms for both large and small groups.
For further information, please contact us at (724) 238-3677 x408, or sales@antiochianvillage.org.
For exhibit-related questions, please contact our Museum Curator via email or 724-238-3677 x410.
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