The National Museum of the History of Ukraine offers an enlightening experience for those interested in learning about the country's rich history. While the lack of English texts may initially disappoint, hiring a guide is highly recommended. The guide, Alex, impressed visitors with his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for Ukrainian history, providing explanations for over 1.5 hours. The museum is located in a beautiful building, but the renovation outside may lead visitors to believe it is closed. However, a small note on the front door directs them to the entrance in the backyard, which could be better marked. Inside, visitors can admire the statues and sculptures that showcase a common artistic language spanning hundreds of years. The paintings shed an objective light on history, and some visitors even developed a fondness for the representation of a drunk peasant. English explanations are limited, making the museum less engaging for English speakers. However, its location is still appreciated by visitors. Some reviewers found the museum disorganized and lacking in exhibits, with limited information in English. Others felt that the recent addition of more English information was a positive improvement. Criticisms include the strange arrangement of the exhibits, the lack of translations, closed or empty halls, and issues with the lighting in one section. Some visitors suggest investing more money to enhance the museum's educational value. Despite these drawbacks, the museum offers an interesting insight into Ukraine's history, and hiring a guide is recommended for a better understanding of the exhibits.
Address:
Volodymyrs'ka St, 2, Kyiv
Phone:
+380 44 278 4864
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01.09.24
Jack
It's definitely one of the best museums in the city, actually encompassing much of the military history of the country. It has a strong bent towards the current war, but it offers a fesh, surprisingly neutral, and educational perspective on it. .. Read more »That they discuss NAFO shows their dedication to covering all aspects of the current war and how weird the current war is
23.07.24
Maryna
I recommend the National Museum of History everyone to visit🙏🏻
24.01.22
Rodrigo
First I went trough the museum without a guide. As there are not so many english texts, i was a bit disapointed. However, as i was curious about the history, i paid for a guide (500 uah). Wow! Alex gave me explanations for more than 1,5 hours. He had.. Read more » an enormous knowledge about the ukrain history and was very enthousiast tonshare his knowledge. So i highly recommand this museum, but with a guide.
03.01.22
MELİH
There was renovation outside the building. We thought it was closed. There is a small note on the front door, if you read it, it directs you to the entrance in the backyard. But the back entrance is very vague. No redirect. The museum contains very e.. Read more »nlightening information about Ukraine. I fell in love with the statues. All the sculptures in Ukraine have a common language. It was very exciting for me to see that this language has continued for hundreds of years. Paintings shed an objective light on history. I fell in love with the drunk peasant.
21.12.21
Esmmisa1
There’s no English explanations under every object which makes the museum boring. I liked it’s location
22.10.21
Abdulrahman
Amazing place and must visit we really enjoyed our time
We met school kids having great history listen
03.08.21
Umudi
Youcan find everything about Ukraine history in that place. That's why it was an awesome experience for me.
28.07.21
Jacob
Beautiful building, great location, disorganized and lacking exhibits. Not much for English speakers, had like maybe 5 plaques, no audio guide. Better just Google the history of ukraine
14.07.21
Taras
Interesting museum about Ukraine’s history. It was good to see that they have recently added more information about the exhibits in English.
04.07.21
Schmu
Good for ukrainian people, but not for tourists. What i disliked:
- Weird arrangement (there is Different Halls, for Different Times. But you have to go first left, then right, then after turn around and walk to another room, then go upstairs and som.. Read more »etimes you just land in a room full of money or something else). Not european Standard where you go one way through history. And there is no signs, expect some small arrows on the floor sometimes, that help you stay on timeline
- almost no Translation (at the beginning 15 thousand bc, almost every Thing is translated. But when it gets interesting around the 11th century, there are almost no more translations)
- some Halls are even closed or empty (i was in 13th century and all of the sudden it was 16th century and then soon after ww2
- in one hall the lights of the Exposition Was turned off. So the grandma working in this hall followed me and turned every lights on and off, depending where i was. I seriously felt uncomfortable and i think the City of Kyiv should have a couple of cents to keep These lights on
I would have gladly paid more than around 3 Euros, if i really could learn something about the interesting history of Ukraine. So please invest some money and make it more interesting, then just showing some pieces.
04.07.21
Chuck
It was an interesting museum about the history of Ukraine. No English friendly exhibits, so I highly recommend you get a tour if you want to understand what you’re viewing.
02.03.21
a
Not that I didn't like it, I did. But it could be better than it is now. Some pieces are lacking info, some are cheap reproduction, some have nothing interesting about them.
12.12.20
Iľja
Excellent, fascinating collection tracing historical epochs from Scythian through Soviet. Good for kids and at a great location near St. Andrew's, Volodymyrska Hirka, and Podil.
01.12.20
Layne
When you arrive just ask at the counter for an English guide. They will charge 500ukh, but it is definitely worth it and you will learn a lot about Ukrainian history.
The ladies watching you in each room can be very rude and hovering. I learned to ju.. Read more »st pay no attention to them and it was better.
21.11.20
Εva
Its a good museum, however it would be better if there is an English translation for every part of the museum.
05.09.20
baron
Lots to see. 75 uah entrance fee very reasonable. Closed on Wednesdays. Open 10 to 6 every other day.
11.08.20
Anthony
A history of Ukraine with some English translations. Worth a visit as it's very near to St Andrews Church.
21.07.20
Vitalii
Very interesting excursion. I and my colleagues enjoyed a lot
13.01.20
J
Lots to see, many very interesting pieces and exhibitions. Unfortunately there is some English but not enough to be properly enjoyed by an English speaker. Polite staff, if you read Ukrainian definitely visit.
01.11.19
Keith
Ukraine has a rich history. It was first time there and as one who really historical subjects, it was fascinating! I was fortunate to have visited the museum with a Ukrainian lady who lived in Kiev. She was able to highlight the significance of the e.. Read more »xhibits.
25.08.18
Pearl
Most Information is not available in English, which makes a self tour not very pleasant. As a national state museum, it could be more international.
14.07.18
Thomas
Really cool place to visit, first we were just going through but one worker asked us if we wanted an English tour through the museum. It was only 6 euro s for our own tour guide. Of course her English wasn't native but yet it was really interest.. Read more »ing to see the history of Ukraine. And in my opinion they display it here really well
30.04.18
إبن
Great place
Entrance: 50 UAH
No detailed arabic neither English information on the items ( just you must use ur imagination)
So without a guide ( worthless) , but the old ladies who works there are so polite.
روح له و لا تفكرررر
Made ukraine more o.. Read more »bvious for me ?
4.5 / 108
