The Magi comes to New York with The Museum of Biblical Art’s exhibition of the famed Renaissance altarpiece “The Adoration of the Magi” by Bartolo di Fredi from June 8 to Sept. 9.
This beautiful work of art painted during the golden age of Sienese painting is now visiting the United States for the first time in almost 200 years, and to only two locations: the Museum of Biblical Art and the University of Virginia. To celebrate the occasion, the museum is offering free admission to the general public.
Families can visit the museum’s extensive collection of religious objects de art, as well as view a fantastic exhibit of scriptures in their original bindings to demonstrate the innovation and creativity of Gutenberg, the art of book-making, and the printing press. The museum offers many family-friendly walk-in workshops that coincide with the exhibits and are appropriate for children of all ages.
“The Adoration of the Magi” at the Museum of Biblical Art [1855 Broadway, between W. 61st and W. 62nd streets in Central Park West, (212) 408–1500, www.mobia.org]. June 8 through Sept. 9. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, and Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm. $7 for adults, $4 seniors, students, and active military personnel. Free children 12 and under, and members. Sunday free for everyone.
