Who is St. Nicholas?

St. Nicholas Center Original Traveling Exhibit

Advent & Christmas Saint
Who Is St. Nicholas?

SPECIAL EXHIBIT FOR ALL AGES & ALL SEASONS

Out traveling exhibit went to Chicago twice; St. Paul, Minnesota; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Clinton, Massachusetts; and Alexandria Virginia

The newly designed St. Nicholas exhibit was permanently installed in 2023 at Virginia Theological Seminary
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Exhibit
St. Nicholas exhibit in the Welcome Center, 2019, Virginia Theological Seminary

The St. Nicholas exhibit was fantastic!
—Jeffrey D. Lee, Bishop of Chicago

  • Fine Art, Icons, Toys & More
  • Life of Nicholas
  • Stories & Legends
  • Faith Traditions
  • International Customs
  • Saint to Santa
  • Hands-on Activities for Children

FESTIVE • FUN • EDUCATIONAL
Scenes from our 2008 debut at St. James Episcopal Cathedral & Diocesan Center, Chicago, Illinois

Exhibit entrance
Exhibit overview
Video case
Girl watching video
Exhibit visiter
Activity center
Girl with puzzles
Young man folding paper miter
Girl folding miter
Visitors enjoying activities
Girl making rubbing
Faith traditions cases
Icon story painting
St Nicholas to Santa Claus cases

Complete exhibit photos

Artifacts

St. Nicholas Exhibit in St. Paul 2010 

Photos:
Robert Potter, REP3
David Skidmore, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
J M Rosenthal, Saint Nicholas Society
Carol Myers, St. Nicholas Center

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