The Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum - in pictures

  • Workers move the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin of the Bohorodchany Iconostasis in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum, as part of safety preparations in the event of an attack, in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. The museum has been closed to the public since Russia’s war on Ukraine began on February 24. All photos: AP
    Workers move the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin of the Bohorodchany Iconostasis in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum, as part of safety preparations in the event of an attack, in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. The museum has been closed to the public since Russia’s war on Ukraine began on February 24. All photos: AP
  • Ihor Kozhan, general director of Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum, in his office.
    Ihor Kozhan, general director of Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum, in his office.
  • A sheet covers a sculpture in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum.
    A sheet covers a sculpture in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum.
  • Busts of Soviet iconography are stored in the museum in Lviv.
    Busts of Soviet iconography are stored in the museum in Lviv.
  • Workers in the rare manuscripts and old printed books department.
    Workers in the rare manuscripts and old printed books department.
  • Workers move a Baroque sacred art piece.
    Workers move a Baroque sacred art piece.
  • Workers move the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin of the Bohorodchany Iconostasis.
    Workers move the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin of the Bohorodchany Iconostasis.
  • Lenin sculptures are placed on the patio.
    Lenin sculptures are placed on the patio.
  • Workers move a piece of the Bohorodchany Iconostasis.
    Workers move a piece of the Bohorodchany Iconostasis.
  • A book in the rare manuscripts and old printed books department.
    A book in the rare manuscripts and old printed books department.
  • Old books rest on shelves.
    Old books rest on shelves.
  • Workers and volunteers at the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum store Baroque pieces in cardboard boxes, as part of safety preparations, in the event of an attack in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
    Workers and volunteers at the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum store Baroque pieces in cardboard boxes, as part of safety preparations, in the event of an attack in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.