Crowned in Jewels: The Fabergé Imperial Egg Collection

September 19, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Step into a world of royal elegance, imperial intrigue, and astonishing craftsmanship as we unveil “Crowned in Jewels”—a breathtaking exhibit featuring 50 meticulously crafted replica Fabergé Imperial Eggs!

Originally created between 1885 and 1916 for the Russian Imperial family, these eggs were more than Easter gifts—they were dazzling secrets wrapped in gold, enamel, and gems, each holding a hidden surprise inside.

Discover the romance and mystery behind these legendary treasures that once delighted the Empresses of the Romanov dynasty—gifts so exquisite, even the Tsars didn’t know what surprise they held.

With only 50 Imperial Eggs ever made, this rare collection of replicas captures the beauty and grandeur of history’s most luxurious Easter tradition.

The Fabergé Imperial Eggs: A Gilded Legacy

The Fabergé Imperial Eggs are some of the most exquisite and storied creations in the history of decorative arts. Commissioned by the Russian tsars between 1885 and 1916, these bejeweled masterpieces were handcrafted by the House of Fabergé for the Russian Imperial family.

The tradition began when Tsar Alexander III sought a unique Easter gift for his wife, Empress Maria Feodorovna. He commissioned a jeweled egg from Peter Carl Fabergé, a renowned Russian jeweler. The result was the first Imperial Easter Egg, a white enameled shell that opened to reveal a golden yolk, inside of which nestled a tiny golden hen, and within the hen—a miniature imperial crown and a ruby pendant (now lost).

Impressed, the Empress adored it, and Fabergé was appointed “Goldsmith by Special Appointment to the Imperial Crown.” From that year forward, Fabergé was entrusted with complete creative freedom—but each egg had to include a surprise.

Under Nicholas II, Alexander’s son, the tradition continued with two eggs commissioned annually: one for his mother and one for his wife, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.

In total, 50 Imperial Eggs were created before the Russian Revolution ended the Romanov reign and halted the tradition. Each egg combined remarkable craftsmanship, innovation, and opulence, symbolizing the luxurious and often tragic world of the last Russian imperial family.

Today, these treasures are scattered across the globe—some in museums, others in private collections—making any full or replica collection a rare and dazzling sight to behold.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk among royal wonders and uncover the magic hidden inside every egg!

ALL EXHIBITS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGULAR ADMISSIONS