The Nativity Story: Art of the Creche
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
1 State St. New Haven
203-865-0400
November 6, 2021 – February 6, 2022 (Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Beginning November 6, 2021, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center will continue the annual Christmas exhibition tradition, showcasing art of the Nativity.
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ has been told around the world through art. While many components featured in these artworks can be found in the Book of Isaiah and the Gospels of Sts. Luke and Matthew, details are often changed or added, including modifications to setting, time period, and landscape, the addition of animals, and the presence of different characters at Christ’s birth.
The exhibition, The Nativity Story: Art of the Crèche, is derived solely from the Knights of Columbus Museum, Inc. Collection here at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. This exhibit shares many examples of how the Nativity has been depicted in art from around the world, demonstrating the global impact of Christ’s birth.
Visiting the Center
Visitors are welcome at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. To ensure everyone’s well-being, there are COVID-19 protocols based on Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Connecticut Department of Public Health guidance while ensuring visitors enjoy their experience.
- Current Hours of Operation: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
- The McGivney Center has no admission fee; however all visitors must reserve a timed-entry ticket for access.
