The First Universal of the Ukrainian Central Rada (Council): the proclamation of the autonomy of Ukraine.
On this day, June 23, 1917 (according to the old style – June 10, 1917), the Central Rada approved and solemnly proclaimed the First Universal at the II All-Ukrainian Military Congress in Kyiv, which determined Ukraine’s right to autonomy. Since its formation (March, 20, 1917) The Central Rada sought to determine the legal status of […]
The Museum of the History of Kyiv and the Central State Historical Archive of Ukraine in Kyiv have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Mutual Assistance
The document formalizes a partnership between the two institutions in the areas of preservation, research, and promotion of Ukraine’s historical and cultural heritage, including the history of Kyiv. As part of the cooperation, the parties plan to implement joint exhibition, research, educational, and cultural outreach projects, work on the digitization and promotion of archival and […]
Wladyslaw Horodecki
We can not imagine today’s Kyiv without architecture of such archticets, as Eduard Bradtman, Georg Schleifer, Pavlo Alyoshin, and, of course, Wladyslaw Horodecki, who was the author of well-known «House with Chimaeras». Horodecki once was compared with famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, and was called «Kyiv’s Gaudi». Wladyslaw Horodecki was born on June, 4, 1863 in […]
Kyiv as the Center of Ukraine’s Unity
Tradition of celebration of the Kyiv Day began in the Soviet times. In those times there was developed a complex program of celebration: there were renovated cozy streets, organized concerts, where participated a huge number of street musicians. It all created special atmosphere of unity and pride for their own capital. Khreshchatyk Street, 1966 But […]
Kyiv is a history that lives in the heart.
The Legend – There were three brothers among them: one was called Kyi, the second – was Shchek, and the third – was Khoryv, and their sister was Lybid. And Kyi sat on a hill where the Borychiv descent is now, and Shchek sat on a hill now called Shchekovytsia, and Khoryv on a third […]
To the International Museum Day
In these May days the entire world celebrates the International Museum Day. Museums play very important role as historical institutions, not just because they treasure cultural artifacts, but because they preserve and nurture collective memory, reflecting the national identity of each state. That exact functions are on the base line of the development of city […]
The team of the Museum of Kyiv History sincerely greets Ivan Marchuk with his 90th anniversary!
90 – is not just an anniversary. It is an epoch, that you gave to the Ukrainian’s and world’s art. Indeed, you have shaken this world! It is a great honor, that our museum now holds the exhibition, dedicated to your anniversary. Every piece of your art fulfills the walls with light, energy and senses, […]
November 23–24, 2026: The “Kyiv and Kyivans” Conference to Take Place in Kyiv
On November 23–24, 2026, the Museum of the History of the City of Kyiv will host the annual scientific and practical conference “Kyiv and Kyivans.” The event will be held in a hybrid format, both offline and online. This year’s conference theme is “Myths and Legends: How Kyiv Narratives Shape Contemporary Culture.” Participants will focus […]
“Manor House on Kudryavka” invites you to a lecture on pysanka-making (traditional Ukrainian Easter egg painting) on May 2 at 14:00.
Lecturer: Zoia Stashuk, Honored Master of Folk Art of Ukraine, member of the National Union of Folk Art Masters of Ukraine, a renowned researcher and popularizer of the Ukrainian pysanka. Ms. Zoia has devoted many years to studying traditional pysanka-making, the symbolism of ornaments, and painting techniques. Her works are known in Ukraine and abroad, […]
Book a museum class at a time convenient for you!
We invite children to a museum class within the framework of the exhibition Ivan Marchuk “I Stirred This World” Participants will enjoy an engaging journey into the world of art and creativity: Part 1 — together with a guide, children get acquainted with Ivan Marchuk’s works and complete quest tasks during the exhibition tour; Part […]