Established 1944 Director Tetiana Sosnovska Opened May 1944 | Type History museum Website nmiu.com.ua Phone +380 44 278 4864 | |
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Location 2 Volodymyrska Street Kiev, Ukraine Address Volodymyrska St, 2, Kyiv, Kyivs'ka oblast, Ukraine, 02000 Hours Open today · 10AM–6PMWednesday10AM–6PMThursday10AM–6PMFriday10AM–6PMSaturday10AM–6PMSunday10AM–6PMMonday10AM–6PMTuesday10AM–6PMSuggest an edit Former name Shevchenko State Art School Similar Ukrainian Treasures Museum, National Art Museum, National Museum of the Histor, Museum of Western and Orien, Hetman‑Museum Profiles | ||
National museum of the history of ukraine in the second world war
The National Museum of the History of Ukraine illustrates Ukraine's history from ancient times till nowadays. The museum, under different names, was located in various building in Kiev throughout its history, starting from 1899. The present building is located in a prominent position in historic Volodymyrska Street in Kiev. Designed by architect Joseph Karakis, it was built in 1937-1939 to house the Shevchenko State Art School. In 1944, the art school moved and the building became the National Museum of the History of Ukraine.
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Exhibitions on display include: ethnographic material, archaeological items including a significant collection of Scythian art, historical paintings and sculptures, numismatic collections, early printed books, etc.
National museum of the history of ukraine in the second world war
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