Kyiv is the heart of Ukraine, a city rich in history and cultural heritage, where every museum opens a unique world of art, science, and tradition. If you want to truly experience Ukraine and its history, here are a few museums you should definitely visit.

First of all, I recommend visiting the Museum of Historical Treasures located in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Here you can see Scythian gold, ancient jewellery from the Black Sea region, treasures of nomadic peoples, and masterpieces created by the craftsmen of Kyivan Rus. The museum showcases the richness of Ukraine’s history and its lands' role in great civilisations. There are even modern Ukrainian jewelry pieces and a unique collection of Jewish silver.

If you love art, be sure to stop by the Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko Museum of Art – locals simply call it the Khanenko Museum. It houses masterpieces of both Western and Eastern art, from Rubens’ paintings to Goya’s etchings. The building itself is a true work of art — the halls are decorated in the styles of various countries and eras. It’s also significant that the Khanenko family collected not only Western and Eastern artworks but also Ukrainian icons and decorative pieces, allowing you to immerse yourself in art from different times and cultures.

An ideal place to spend the day and experience Ukraine is the Open-Air Museum in Pyrohiv. It features over 300 traditional houses, churches, and windmills from different regions of Ukraine — such as the Boyko region, Polissia, and the Dnipro area. You can walk around all day, take photos, and watch folk ritual reenactments or workshops in traditional crafts. It’s an incredibly atmospheric place!

All these museums are located within the city, and you can easily reach them by public transport. Tickets are very affordable — for the price of a cup of coffee or just a few dollars, you can spend an entire day learning fascinating things about Ukraine and its heritage. Just remember to check the opening hours, and don’t miss the chance to visit these wonderful museums!