The Icon Museum in Frankfurt am Main is a popular cultural spot for Russian-speaking residents of the city, where they often organize meetings and musical evenings. The museum's collection includes over 1000 icons, and its history begins with the name of the talented doctor Schmidt-Foigt, who donated his extensive collection to the city.

This outstanding cardiologist was a sought-after guest in the countries of the Soviet Union, and in gratitude for his consultations, he was often gifted rare Orthodox icons, including specimens from Egypt and Ethiopia. Even art historians are amazed by the rare biblical scenes presented in the museum. In addition to icons, one can see church utensils, priestly garments, and crucifixes here. Many miracles of Christ are explained from a scientific and medical perspective. The museum also regularly hosts exhibitions of contemporary art and collections from private collectors.

Located in the former refectory of the Teutonic Order monastery, the museum was opened in 1990 based on the collection of the renowned cardiologist Jörgen Schmidt-Fogg. His collection, which includes about 800 icons, was supplemented with exhibits from state museums in Berlin, the Sculpture Collection, and the Museum of Byzantine Art.

Thus, the museum's collection has grown to 1000 icons from the 15th to 20th centuries, most of which represent Russian Orthodox images. Among them are icons created by Simon Ushakov's student, Mikhail Milyutin. In addition to icons, the museum houses other items related to the Orthodox Church, such as crucifixes and crosses.