Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring murals of Croatian artist Maxo Vanka on a docent-led guided tour at the historic St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale. Public tours are currently available on Saturdays at 11am and 12:30pm and Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Plan a private tour of the Vanka murals. Private tours are available six days per week, subject to availability, and are great for families, seniors, classes, and groups of varying sizes and ages.
We designed the virtual tour around a series of 360° images of the interior of Saint Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church. You will be able to control a lot of the experience by panning and zooming. The tour includes about 30 minutes of guided audio commentary to give you insights into Maxo Vanka, the murals, and their historical and cultural contexts.
Join us for a field trip with your students to the murals of Maxo Vanka at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale! Workshops for teachers and educators are also available.
Can’t bring your group to Millvale? Let us bring the Murals to you! Experience the Murals “off the walls” through guided virtual tours or presentations at your site.
When can the murals be viewed by the public? What about mural viewing during church services? Are advanced reservations for tours of the Vanka Murals?
Striking and thought provoking - Striking and thought provoking murals. Our guide was thorough and clear in explaining the history and context. Beautiful church. I was really glad I visited. The tour fee was great value considering the ongoing conservation requirements.
Aileen M
Excellent experience - Bringing out of town family here was a stroke of genius! They loved the docent tour on Saturday morning. Such beautiful murals and a unique story behind them. You will learn about the artist, the Croatian community in Pittsburgh, and the stories behind some of the most interesting murals I've ever seen in an urban, church setting. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to have a fun and unusual experience in Pittsburgh that is off the "common path" for visitors.
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Small Church Has a Big Story to Tell - Located in the outskirts of Pittsburgh you will find the St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church. From the outside the building is quite unassuming. It's a small neighborhood church, smaller than then the parish church in the neighborhood I grew up in.
Step inside however, and you will behold incredible murals painted by a man, I had never heard of until the visit here. The murals are incredible in detail and in the stories they tell.
This is a MUST visit when you are in the Pittsburgh area, and you don't have to spend a great deal of time here.
There are Saturday tours. Call ahead and check on availability. The tours last about an hour but you can stay as long as you like.
This was a hidden gem and a remarkable experience that was completed unexpected.
TheEdgeNYC
MUST SEE - The murals are a MUST SEE in Pittsburgh and Millvale. Don't call yourself a Pittsburgher unless you have been here.
Christine E
Incredible Murals With Robust History - Outstanding murals located on a hill overlooking the city with unique views. The murals themselves are breathtaking and well maintained. You can schedule private tours or attend open tours, the docents are extremely knowledgeable about the history surrounding the murals.
Louis K
The docent led tour was exceptional. Such an aesthetic experience! Certainly a collection of gems to behold in Pittsburgh.
SolimanBay