National Museum of the History of Ukraine, Kyiv

Name: National Museum of the History of Ukraine
Address: Volodymyrska vul. 2, Kyiv, 01001, Ukraine
Telephone: +380 44 278 4864

#45 among attractions in Kyiv

Museum, History museum

National Museum of the History of Ukraine

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Facts and practical information

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine illustrates Ukraine's history from ancient times till nowadays. It is one of the leading museums in Ukraine. It holds about 800 000 items in its collection, approximately 22 000 exhibits on permanent display. The museum holds world-famous archaeological, numismatic, ethnographic and weapons collections, pieces of decorative and applied arts, manuscripts, prints, paintings and graphics, relics of the Ukrainian national liberation movement of the 20th century. ()

Local name: Національний музей історії України Established: 1899 (125 years ago)Coordinates: 50°27'30"N, 30°30'58"E

Address

Volodymyrska vul. 2Шевченка (Гончарі)Kyiv 01001 Ukraine

Contact

+380 44 278 4864

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Day trips

National Museum of the History of Ukraine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Lavish complex of Orthodox buildings
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Historic street with picturesque views
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~490 ftNE
Green onion-domed Orthodox church
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Memorial
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Church, Architecture, Historical place
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Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of the History of Ukraine open?

National Museum of the History of Ukraine is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of the History of Ukraine?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Tithes, Kyiv (2 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Kyiv (3 min walk), Muzej-majsterna Ivana Kavaleridze, Kyiv (3 min walk), Andriyivskyy Descent, Kyiv (4 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of the History of Ukraine by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of the History of Ukraine:

Trolleybus

Софійська площа • Lines: 16, 18 (8 min walk)
Вул. Івана Франка • Lines: 17, 5, 7, 8, 94Н (27 min walk)

Train

Верхня станція (8 min walk)
Нижня станція (10 min walk)

Metro

Poshtova Ploshcha • Lines: M2 (10 min walk)
Kontraktova Square • Lines: M2 (14 min walk)

Bus

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 119, А62 (12 min walk)
Житній ринок • Lines: 119 (14 min walk)

Tram

Kontraktova Square • Lines: 11, 12, 14, 18, 19 (12 min walk)
Zhytniy Rynok • Lines: 14, 18 (14 min walk)