Museums

From Soviet aircraft parked on a hillside to a whole village of wooden churches.

The Ukrainian State Museum Of The Great Patriotic War

National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War

18 galleries of Second World War history in the hillside directly under the Motherland Monument, with tanks and aircraft outside. Closed on Mondays.
The main pavilion at VDNH, a white colonnaded building with a gold spire topped by a red star, reflected in the fountain pool in front of it

Expo Center of Ukraine (VDNH)

287 hectares of Soviet exhibition pavilions and parkland on the edge of Holosiiv Forest, across the road from the metro. Hire a bike to see any of it.
Park Kyyivsʹka Rusʹ

Park Kyyivsʹka Rusʹ

A full-scale reconstruction of ancient Kyiv out in Kopachiv village, with horse stunt shows, archery and combat festivals. Bus 15 goes direct from Vydubychi.
Mezhyhirya Residence

Mezhyhirya Residence

The 140 hectare estate former president Viktor Yanukovych built for himself, now open as a museum. Marshrutkas run direct from Heroiv Dnipra metro.
Motherland Monument

Motherland Monument

A 102 metre stainless steel statue standing over the war museum, visible from most of the left bank. If you're fit enough you can climb up inside her arm to the shield.
Kyiv Fortress

Kyiv Fortress

The largest earthwork fortress in Europe, hidden behind the Olympic Stadium. Most people walk past without realising it's there.
Golden Gate, Kyiv

Golden Gate

One of the few surviving pieces of Kyivan Rus, dating from 1037. Come out of Zoloti Vorota metro and it's right in front of you.
Koi Fish - Water Museum, Kyiv

Water Museum

An educational experience ideal for families to learn everything there is to know about water. You can even sit on a giant toilet for a photo!
Pirogovo Open-Air Museum

Pirogovo (Pyrohiv) Open-Air Museum

Over 300 traditional buildings brought here from all over Ukraine and rebuilt on a hillside outside the city. Marshrutka 507 goes direct from Teremky.
Old Care Land, Kyiv State Aviation Museum

State Aviation Museum

A great day out for all the family at this outdoor museum celebrating the best of Ukrainian and international aircraft design.
Mamayeva Sloboda, Kyiv

Mamayeva Sloboda

A historic open air museum in the heart of Kyiv where you can see traditional houses and eat typical Ukrainian dishes.

Pereiaslav Space Church

A 130 year old church housing a unique space museum, not far from Kyiv.