Museums in Kyiv

• The Treasury of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine is located at 9 Lavrska Street, Building 12.
• The collection includes historic jewelry and archaeological finds, including Scythian goldwork.
• It is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays.

The Treasury of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine is a separate branch of the museum on the grounds of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Its official address is 9 Lavrska Street, Building 12. The collection brings together goldsmithing and archaeological finds, including a gold ornament from a Scythian quiver depicting scenes from the life of Achilles. The tomb where the piece was found dates to the 4th century BCE.

As of October 25, 2026, opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; ticket sales end at 5:00 p.m. On the last Friday of each month, the museum closes at 2:00 p.m.

Kyiv lies on the Dnieper, with historic neighborhoods and hills shaping the cityscape. The Treasury at the Pechersk Lavra brings archaeological finds together with the history of the city and Ukraine. The capital’s museums cover a range of subjects, including museums and exhibitions on urban history, art, and archaeology. History and memorial sites explore historical events. Around the museum route, the old town and its architecture provide the urban setting. Kyiv’s cultural diversity ranges from archaeological finds to the city’s collections and exhibitions.

Other museums have their own special focuses: the Hetmanate Museum explores the history of the Ukrainian Cossacks and Hetmanate; its collection includes more than 9,000 historical and cultural objects. The National Taras Shevchenko Museum combines the poet and artist’s biography with original works. At the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Pyrohiv, on the southern outskirts of the city, the focus is on traditional architecture and the everyday culture of different Ukrainian regions. The Bulgakov Museum adds a literary-historical perspective through the writer’s life in Kyiv.

The Dnieper and its banks offer another urban setting beyond the museums’ interiors. Ukraine’s river landscapes, lakes and wetlands, and natural areas offer possible destinations outside the capital.

Ukraine’s airspace is closed; entry and exit are by land. Temporary curfew restrictions are in effect in Kyiv.

Transport options, daylight hours, and possible curfew restrictions limit the number of stops that make sense. Planning for a safe return to your accommodation is just as important as planning a museum visit. When traveling between museums in different parts of the city, build realistic journey times, daylight, and a return trip into your route; a travel checklist and schedule can help. Accommodation choices depend on which legs of the journey are actually accessible; searching for accommodation by destination can be planned around your daily routes. Cultural trips combine urban history, literature, and archaeological collections; other types of travel can link Kyiv with destinations in other parts of the country.

Where is the Treasury located?

It is at 9 Lavrska Street, Building 12, on the grounds of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

What does the collection display?

Historic jewelry and archaeological objects are key parts of the collection. A gold ornament from a Scythian quiver depicts scenes from the life of Achilles; the tomb dates to the 4th century BCE.

What should be left in the cloakroom?

Larger bags, umbrellas, food, and drinks must be left in the cloakroom before visiting the collection.

What travel conditions apply?

The airspace is closed, and entry and exit are by land. These official conditions also affect museum visits in Kyiv.