If you’re planning a trip to the capital or are already staying at barasport city apartments, December offers you a wonderful opportunity: free admission to dozens of Kyiv museums. It’s the perfect chance to finally visit that museum you’ve been meaning to see, or to enjoy a cultural day without spending a single hryvnia.
Below is a convenient date-by-date guide with short descriptions to help you choose the museums that match your interests.
December 3
The Khanenko Museum
Kyiv’s main treasury of world art. The collection includes European, Asian, and ancient art — from the Renaissance to the East.
December 18
Museum of Outstanding Figures of Ukrainian Culture
A complex of memorial house-museums dedicated to Lysenko, Starytskyi, and the Kosach family. A space full of creativity, history, and the Ukrainian intellectual spirit.
December 25
Kyiv History Museum
The history of the city from ancient times to modern urban culture.
Mykhailo Hrushevsky Historical and Memorial Museum
An exhibition dedicated to the life of the prominent historian and statesman.
Sadiba on Kudryavka
A memorial space of Kyiv’s 19th–20th century intelligentsia.
Bulgakov Museum
House No. 13 on Andriivskyi Descent — the place where Mikhail Bulgakov lived and wrote.
Sholem Aleichem Museum
Dedicated to the classic of Jewish literature, author of “Tevye the Dairyman.”
Ukrainian Diaspora Museum
Stories of Ukrainians who gained worldwide recognition abroad.
Sixtiers Museum
A tribute to the cultural resistance and creative freedom of the 1960s generation.
Museum of the Occupation of Kyiv
Documents and artifacts depicting life in Kyiv during World War II.
National Taras Shevchenko Museum
The life, creativity, and personal belongings of the Great Kobzar.
Taras Shevchenko House-Museum
The memorial home where the poet lived during his stay in Kyiv.
“Khata on Priorka” Museum
A reconstruction of a late 19th-century Kyiv household connected to Shevchenko’s life.
December 26
Museum of Hetmanship
The history of Ukrainian statehood and prominent hetmans.
Ivan Honchar Museum
Treasures of folk art: ceramics, textiles, icons, and traditional culture.
Kyiv Fortress
One of the largest fortification complexes in Europe, preserving the atmosphere of the 19th century.
December 28
Maria Zankovetska Museum
Dedicated to the life of the iconic Ukrainian actress.
Maksym Rylsky Museum
The preserved home of the poet-academic.
Pavlo Tychyna Apartment-Museum
Personal belongings, archives, and the creative atmosphere of the famous modernist poet.
December 29
V.S. Kosenko Memorial Apartment-Museum
The musical world of the early 20th-century composer and pianist.
Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema of Ukraine
Exhibitions on Ukrainian theater, cinema, scenography, and performing arts.
December 30
National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War
A vast complex featuring thousands of artifacts, military equipment, and a memorial located in Pechersk.
December 31
National Museum of Ukrainian Literature
Ukrainian literature across all periods — from ancient manuscripts to modern authors.
Discover Kyiv in a New Way
Whether intimate, historic, artistic, or modern — Kyiv’s museums offer an inspiring journey into the city’s culture. Staying at barasport city apartments gives you a comfortable retreat after a full day of discoveries.
Before your visit, we recommend checking the latest opening hours and free-entry conditions on museum websites. Schedules may change, especially during the holiday season, so verifying the information in advance will help you plan your day in Kyiv comfortably.
