It’s a fairly common phenomenon that travelers are eager to visit all the possible museums when visiting a country. It is a great way to learn the local history, admire the art, and discover interesting facts and cultural peculiarities. Thus, if you’re planning your trip to Kiev in the near future, here’s a review of the best museums in the Ukrainian capital.
National Museum of the History of Ukraine
If you want to know about the history and development of Ukraine as a state, the National Museum of the History of Ukraine is the right place to visit. The museum’s exhibits represent the stages of the evolution of society on the territory of Ukraine, from antiquity to the present day. The most engaging part of the museum is a holographic exhibition, which comprises 30 holographic images that cover a historical period of 8,000 years. The museum also exhibits valuable collections of archaeology, firearms, ethnographic items, numismatics, and porcelain.
Museum of History of Kiev
In the Museum of History of Kiev, the most historically valuable and at the same time unique facts are collected. It is the main museum of the capital, devoted to its secrets and peculiarities. It is a place where one can take a brief excursion into the history of the city, which is so often described in school textbooks. The museum is equipped with modern technology and tablets, from which you can learn more with the help of a game in several languages, including English.
National Art Museum of Ukraine
One cannot bypass the National Art Museum of Ukraine, as it is located two minutes away from the Khreshchatyk – the main promenade street of the Ukrainian capital. Its history began in 1899, and it became the first public museum in Kiev. The building is constructed in a neoclassicist style and serves one of the city’s main architectural monuments. During its existence, it has collected a fantastic exhibition of works by Ukrainian painters, sculptors, and graphic artists, beginning with the works of the 12th century.
Despite being quite small in size, the One Street Museum is one of the most popular tourist places in Kiev. It is devoted to the Andriyivskyy Descent, which holds many legends and was a creative cell of the local bohemia in the 19th and 20th centuries, thus earning it the nickname of the “Montmartre of Kiev.” A large portion of the museum’s exhibits are dedicated to interesting stories, and city fables, related to its famous landowners, such as prominent writer Mikhail Bulgakov. There’s also an interesting collection of documents, manuscripts, autographs, vintage postcards, and photos.