Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum

Kyiv, Ukraine

The Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum is a history museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and its consequences. It houses an extensive collection of visual media, artifacts, scale models, and other representational items designed to educate the public about many aspects of the disaster. Several exhibits depict the technical progression of the accident, and there are also many areas dedicated to the loss of life and cultural ramifications of the disaster.

Due to the nature of the subject material, the museum provides a very visually engaging experience.

The museum occupies an early 20th-century building which formerly housed a fire brigade and was donated in 1992 by the State Fire Protection Guard.

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Provulok Khoryva 1, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Founded: 1992
Category: Museums in Ukraine

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Zarina Sribna (2 years ago)
Though the museum itself is not too big, I spent there 2+ hours. It was a very informative and interesting time and a pretty nice idea to get an audio guide so I was able to get more explanation for the exhibits displayed. The Chornobyl tragedy is worth being spoken about worldwide as an example of the horrible danger nuclear energy involves. It’s truly a perfect place to reflect on humankind’s destructive mistakes and stuff. Thanks to all and every liquidator of the Chornobyl accident, the sacrifice of whose lives ensured our today. On a weekday the museum was not really crowded, except for a few excursions held for children. The entrance fee was 90₴ for adults, the audio guide (available in different languages) - 150₴, and the right to make photos - 45₴.
virat jolli (3 years ago)
Museum is well maintained and equipped with automated hand held electronic tour guide. It reminds us how we destroyed mother nature. The suffering of those who work at the nuclear reactor and the local people was truly depicted through images and articles used during 1986. I would strongly recommend to all to visit this museum at least once in lifetime.
Kusy92 (3 years ago)
Interesting but small museum. If you have spare 1hour it is the best place to see.
Tom Tanner (4 years ago)
If you want to learn about Chernobyl check this place out. It's amazing, and heart aching. So many people suffered but so many stood up for the challenge. Very well put together but I also recommend doing a Chernobyl tour also.
Tuvanna Kuşcu (4 years ago)
A very informative and beautiful museum. Normally, I don't like visiting museums, because I can't tell just by looking, but here is a device for listening. There are German, English, Turkish and a few more language options. An informative museum. You can visit the entire museum in 1.5 to 2 hours.
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