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Our newest exhibit entitled "Etchings of the Eternal City: Piranesi's Rome" will open on May 23, 2008 and run through Nov. 9, 2008.

Featured Exhibit
Crosses and Crucifixes
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To the Christian, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are symbolized by the Cross and Crucifix. The crucifix contains the corpus -- body of Jesus -- and the cross does not. This exhibit, courtesy of Robert and Yvonne Klancko, premières more than 160 of these beautiful pieces of art with a mix of antique and contemporary on a dramatic backround.
Armenian Cross
Tour the Museum Online
Tour the Museum
Visit the Knights without ever leaving your chair. Our online gallery tour will show you the highlights of our collection, featuring:
  • Artifacts and mementos from founder Father Michael J. McGivney’s life.
  • The Christopher Columbus Gallery, which includes artifacts from his second voyage of exploration in 1493.
  • The Papal Gallery, which documents the Order’s relationship with the papacy.
  • 390-year-old cross that once stood atop the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. 
  • Frequently Asked Questions about the museum. 

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