Museum of Modern Renaissance

If you’ve strolled through Powder House Square in Somerville, you’ve likely spotted a house whose exterior is totally decked out with trippy designs and have wondered what’s inside. The answer: The Museum of Modern Renaissance, a cultural marvel from Russian artists Nicholas Shaplyko and Ekaterina Sorokina. This Moscow-born pair has transformed a former Masonic Lodge with floor-to-ceiling murals featuring mesmerizingly motley colors and hypnotizing motifs. Pretty much every surface within this space is ornately painted for an immersive art experience, with freehand arrangements that are reminiscent of a whole mix of traditions—from mandalas to church frescos.