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If you work in cultural heritage or are interested in organising digitisation projects, join the DIGICURE project’s series of online seminars. During these sessions, representatives from international organisations will share their experiences with Ukrainian specialists.

Join the DIGICURE webinars on the development of digital cultural heritage

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Dear visitors, we must inform you that, due to the security situation in Kyiv, all events at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine are cancelled!

The museum’s events are cancelled due to the security situation

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Dear friends and visitors, please take note of the change to the museum’s work schedule! The National Museum of the History of Ukraine will be closed to visitors until 30 September for technical reasons. However, you are welcome to attend our events every Saturday!

The museum is temporarily closed

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While the main building of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine remains closed to visitors, and the unique artefacts of our branch – the NMHU Treasury – are kept safely in storage, we continue to find new ways of engaging with our rich cultural heritage.

The Museum Is Closer Than You Think: Discover Ukraine’s Treasures Online

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Friends and visitors, we have an important announcement for you!
To 17 august 2026, the building at 2 Volodymyrska Street will be closed for renovation.

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This may cause some temporary inconvenience, including noise whilst the work is being carried out.

Please note that the toilets and the museum shelter will be temporarily unavailable during the renovation period. If necessary, you may use the portable toilets located on the museum grounds.

Renovation work is currently underway at the museum to improve the comfort and safety of our premises

On 25 May, the National Museum of the History of Ukraine officially opened the exhibition «PATH OF HEROES: In Memory of Symon Petliura». Created with the support of the Pylyp Orlyk Foundation, this remarkable project is of great importance for restoring the integrity of Ukrainian historical memory. 

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine Officially Opened the Exhibition «PATH OF HEROES: In Memory of Symon Petliura»

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The National Museum of the History of Ukraine was participating in the UKRAINIAN CULTURE SECURITY FORUM 2.0, which took place in Warsaw on 7–8 May. The event was organized by the OBMIN Foundation in cooperation with Ukrainian, Polish, and German governmental and non-governmental institutions. 

Representatives of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine participated in the UKRAINIAN CULTURE SECURITY FORUM 2.0

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On the Day of Historical and Cultural Monuments, we address the challenges of preserving cultural heritage during wartime.

Day of Historical and Cultural Monuments

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A joint exhibition organised by the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in collaboration with the Estonian War Museum and the Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom entitled The Face of Bravery. The Undefeated Defenders of Azovstal has been nominated for two prestigious Kuldmuna awards...

The Face of Bravery. The Undefeated Defenders of Azovstal received a prestigious award in Estonia

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Ukrainian social media was stirred by a call for nominations for the UNESCO award, which carries the loud name “The UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences.” However, the announcement was published on the institution's website on January 7, 2026. 

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine calls on UNESCO to cancel the Mendeleev Prize

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Dear friends!
Registration for the educational project on inclusive practices, “A Museum for Everyone,” is still open — and your response has been truly inspiring! Over 400 registrations have been completed


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Join the DIGICURE webinars on the development of digital cultural heritage

The museum’s events are cancelled due to the security situation

The museum is temporarily closed

The Museum Is Closer Than You Think: Discover Ukraine’s Treasures Online

The museum is temporarily closed

Renovation work is currently underway at the museum to improve the comfort and safety of our premises

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine Officially Opened the Exhibition «PATH OF HEROES: In Memory of Symon Petliura»

Representatives of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine participated in the UKRAINIAN CULTURE SECURITY FORUM 2.0

Day of Historical and Cultural Monuments

The Face of Bravery. The Undefeated Defenders of Azovstal received a prestigious award in Estonia

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine calls on UNESCO to cancel the Mendeleev Prize

The Lecturers of the educational project inclusive practices “A Museum for Everyone