“Ukraine through the eyes of the National Geographic Society”

June 14, 2014 - PRLog -- “Ukraine through the eyes of the National Geographic Society”

June 27 through August 25, 2014

This photo exhibit is a joint project of the Embassy of Ukraine in the US, the Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago and the Ukrainian National Museum.

This exhibit embraces almost 40 images taken by the National Geographic Magazine photographers in Ukraine from August 1918 through October 2013. The photographs feature Ukrainian plentiful lands, pre-war and post-war Ukraine, the Chernobyl tragedy,special spirit of major Ukrainian cities as well as Ukrainian people.

Opening night Friday June 27, 2014 at 7 pm will include live music. Opening night admission $10.00. Exhibit Sponsor: Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union.

The Ukrainian National Museum is located in the heart of the Ukrainian Village, at 2249 West Superior Street in Chicago. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm  Admission: Adults $5.00, Children under 12 - Free.

Free Parking is available beside the Museum. For driving instructions, visit the Museum's website at www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org. For additional information, please call (312) 421-8020 or e-mail info@UkrainianNationalMuseum.org

Travel Instructions:

From I-90/94 go west on Division to Oakley, then south on Oakley to Superior.

From I-290 go north on Western to Chicago, east on Chicago to Oakley, then South on Oakley to Superior.

From downtown (Michigan & Chicago) #66 Chicago Ave bus West to Oakley, then South on Oakley to Superior.