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Exhibition center of the Museum.
Exhibition of the Russian-Ukrainian war “Ukraine – Crucifixion”

For the first time in the world museum practice, the stationary exposition on the ongoing war was created in the real time. With the help of the authentic materials and photos, the horrible realities of the full-scale Russian aggression are highlighted.

Entrance fee: adults – UAH 50, students and school pupils – UAH 30.

Excursion fee per group: UAH 150 for adults, UAH 100 for school pupils, UAH 300 for a tour in English.

We recommend to register and book an excursion by phone +38 044 285 88 62 or by filling online form


Opening hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

The ticket office is open till 5.45 pm

Exhibition center of the Museum. “Defenders”

The project “Defenders” is about the brave, courageous, steel, steadfast, strong, heroic, beautiful ones. There are expressive pictures of the Ukrainian warriors, who have been fiercely resisting the total evil for over a year, defending homeland and protecting the safety of Europe and the world.

The photos were taken during the museum expedition, which took place in July 2022 with the support of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Director General of the Museum Yurii Savchuk and the museum photographer and volunteer from Sweden Andrzej Markiewicz made a trip to the locations of military units. Being in the sites of units on the territory of the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Odesa and Kyiv regions, the museum team photographed service members of various types and branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thousands of kilometers were covered along the frontline, the majestic images of the warriors were caught on camera.

The details of each image are perfectly recreated. The best photo lab of Sweden and Europe Crimson provided the highest-quality printing of the pictures on the free basis.

Here they are, near us, our knights in the uniforms of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Look into each one’s eyes and pray for them. Mentally thank the warriors for you being alive. Thank for Ukraine!


Entrance fee: adults – UAH 30, students and school pupils – UAH 20


Opening hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

The ticket office is open till 5.45 pm

24.02

365 days of one year... Like one hard day that still goes on. February 24, 2022 never seemed to end, it remains a black day in the history of Ukrainians, the day when Russia waged a full-scale aggression on our country.

The war changed the sense of time and space, blurring the time boundaries of events.

It is important to remember how it all began. It is time to outline the events and senses that mattered most, that kept us from despairing and losing hope. The news and images that inspired, united, made us strong and uncompromising. Let's look deeper into them: name the heroes, comprehend the greatness of their deeds, honor the fallen, and learn about the historical origins of Ukrainian resilience.

The first section of the exhibition tells about those who, having sworn allegiance to the people and Ukraine, resisted the enemy from the first day: the President, the “Omega” Special Forces, the “Ghosts of Kyiv” pilots, the first Heroes of Ukraine, the defenders of Zmiinyi Island.

The second section is devoted to civilians who united and formed a reliable rear for the army. It includes stories about the fighters of the Territorial Defense Forces, evacuation, historical sources of Ukrainian invincibility, volunteer activities, and the Resistance Movement in the occupied territory.

A timeline of the first events of the invasion and quotes from Ukrainians on social media convey the tension of February 24, 2022. At the same time, the photo of Vokzalna Street in Bucha and the painted fence from there inspire hope. Hope for the Victory and Resurrection of wounded Ukraine.


Entrance fee: adults – UAH 30, students and school pupils – UAH 20

Excursion fee per group: UAH 50 for adults, UAH 100 for a tour in English


Opening hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

The ticket office is open till 5.45 pm

The multimedia project “Children…” – martyrology of children killed during the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war

The multimedia project “Children…” under the arch of the Upper Moscow Gate of the 18th century of the Pechersk Fortress is presented.

It is impossible to estimate the real number of the killed and wounded children, as the occupiers continue the active hostilities. However, the known number of lost lives is reflected in the symbolic account. The names of the dead appear on the symbolic altar, and those who have now turned into angels are watching us from eye to eye.

The tragedy of this performance is stressed by the artwork “Tree of Life”, the metaphor of the children’s deaths in the war. The red boxes contain the belongings of the children found in the museum expedition to the newly liberated areas of the Kyiv region. The black branches form the symbol of the fortitude of all Ukraine as the united family.


Entrance free


Opening hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

Exhibition of military techniques and weapons

The exhibition of military techniques and weapons is deployed on the open site of the Memorial complex and includes 65 samples of military techniques and weapons of the 20th century.

The exhibition exhibits: armored vehicles, guns and jet units, naval weapons, armored personnel carriers and aviation techniques.

Excursion is available. For groups 20 persons max. Duration – 1 hour. We recommend to register and book an excursion by phone +38 044 285 88 62


Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

The ticket office is open till 5.45 pm

Our exclusive
Mi-24 Helicopter

Next to the building Exhibition center of the Museum there are examples of the heavy military techniques made in the USSR. There is the Mi-24 helicopter (NATO designation – «Hind») among them which was used to support infantry, e.g. during the war in Afghanistan.

You can visit Mi-24 the cockpit and feel yourself like a military pilot and the participant of the recorded air fight that sounds in the aircraft.

Li-2 transport aircraft

Constructed in 1942 in Tashkent, based on the PS-84 passenger plane (1939) which was a license-built version of the American Douglas DC-3 aircraft. During the Second World War it was used for different purposes: supplying armed forces, partisans, inhabitants of surrounded cities, transporting of the USSR government representatives. The German Instrument of Surrender was transported by such plane from Moscow to Berlin.

You can visit aircraft cockpit and feel yourself like a pilot, navigator or operator. In the passenger compartment you can watch documentary.

MiG-23 supersonic jet fighter aircraft

The MiG-23 multipurpose fighter aircraft (NATO designation – «Flogger» («Cikar») was designed for striking air targets day and night, in simple and difficult weather conditions as well as with active and passive obstacles. The first flight was performed on the 10th of April 1967. It was used almost in all Arab-Israeli Wars, in Ethiopia, Angola and Afghanistan.

You can visit aircraft cockpit and feel yourself like a pilot.

Cost – 20 UAH


Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

The ticket office is open till 5.45 pm

Free entrance days

Each last Tuesday of the month – free entrance day (except tour guidance and entrance to Mi-24 helicopter, Li-2-aircraft, MiG-23 jet fighter).

The russian-ukrainian war continues.

See you after the victory!

Main exposition and guided tour «Ukraine. War. Own Memory»

The main exposition is deployed in 15 halls and has more than 17 thousand exhibits.


Doors Open Days:

  • May 8th – Day оf Remembrance and Reconciliation
  • May 9th – Victory Day over Nazism in World War II (Victory Day)
  • July 28th – Ukrainian Statehood Day
  • September 1st – Knowledge Day (for schoolchildren and students)
  • October 14th – Defenders and Defendresses of Ukraine Day

Opening hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

The ticket office is open till 5.45 pm

The observation decks
Observation deck «Extreme» – 91,0 m

It provides physical activity, requires comfortable footwear and sportswear pants. For 18+ only. An instructor accompanies the climbing

Open only if the weather is fine (t°С from + 5 to +30, no precipitation).


Regarding the order of registration and carrying out lifting, please call +38(044)-285-94-52


Cost – 500 UAH.

Observation deck «Outlook» – 36,6 m

The climbing is accessible to visitors of all ages except for children of preschool age (up to 6 years). The observation deck is around the sculpture pedestal. On the eastern and the western sides there are military binoculars made in 1946 with 30.0x zoom which let you enjoy the beauty of Kyiv.

It works under good weather conditions without precipitation and strong wind gusts.


Cost – 100 UAH

Temporary rent of individual binoculars for the time of stay at the observation deck – 50 UAH

Climbing to the observation decks are ordered at the ticket office of the museum and are carried out in turn.


Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm


The ticket office is open till 5.45 pm

Martyrology

Multimedia project "Martirology of the Victims of the Battles for the Independence and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine on the Eastern Territories" is located under the arches of the Moscow Gates. It contains the names of the victims in the battles for freedom of Ukraine.


It works upon pre-order.

For more information, call: +38(044) 285-94-52

Museum store and recreation area

There is a museum store in the main building, in which visitors expect a variety of museum souvenirs: museum editions, posters, postcards, souvenir plates, magnets, etc.

There is a recreation area in the main building. In a cozy atmosphere, comfortably settling on soft sofas you can rest, take advantage of Wi-Fi, share nice impressions and also take a souvenir photo near a model of aircraft carrier cruiser “Kyiv”. Have a nice rest!

There is a pay for arrival at the parking space for

Car – 10 UAH

Minibus – 20 UAH

Bus – 20 UAH

Pay at the museum ticket office. Parking control is at the exit of the parking space.

Entrance fee 50
Guided tour (in English) 300
Audio guide 70
Photography 30
Video (video except for professional cameras) 50
Entrance fee 50
Guided tour (in English) 300
Photography 30
Video (video except for professional cameras) 50
Дорослі Студенти України Учні України
Вхідна плата 10 5 3
Оглядова екскурсія 20 10
Оглядова екскурсія іноземною мовою 100
Фото 30
Відео (крім професійних камер) 50
Entrance fee per adult 30
Entrance fee per students of educational institution of Ukraine (with a valid student pass) 20
Guided tour (in Ukrainian) 150
Guided tour (in English) 300