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

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One of Ukraine's most extensive exhibitions, National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War memorializes the Soviet Union's battle against Nazi Germany during World War II and displays a host of military artifacts. Visit the museum and explore its more than 300,000 exhibits dispersed throughout cavernous halls. You'll see weapons, documents, personal effects, and a wealth of other items from World War II. The museum's most famous symbol outside is hard to miss: a 62 m (203 ft) titanium "Motherland" statue depicting a woman with a sword and shield. Don't miss the outdoor exhibitions of military hardware, including armored personnel carriers, Cold War-era jets, and even some brightly painted tanks. See National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War and all Kyiv has to offer by arranging your trip with our Kyiv journey planner.

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By dgjohansson

This museum is right under the Motherland statue. The main focus of the museum is WWII, but the first part you will see is the exhibition about the current conflict in Eastern Ukraine. It provides an.... more

This museum is right under the Motherland statue. The main focus of the museum is WWII, but the first part you will see is the exhibition about the current conflict in Eastern Ukraine. It provides an.... more »
By Stuart_Away_Again

Definitely worth a visit to get a better understanding of Kyiv/Ukraine during WW2. Few intact exhibits more relics and odd mixture of things/history and art. Over several floors be sure to visit the..... more

Definitely worth a visit to get a better understanding of Kyiv/Ukraine during WW2. Few intact exhibits more relics and odd mixture of things/history and art. Over several floors be sure to visit the..... more »
By Llanrwst-Man

I visited in January 2013 having taken the metro and walked in the -20c snow from the metro to the museum only to find it was closed because of the snow. I've just returned from another visit, no...

I visited in January 2013 having taken the metro and walked in the -20c snow from the metro to the museum only to find it was closed because of the snow. I've just returned from another visit, no... more »

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By Prateek Tandon

Great experience to visit this place. Brings the great european wars to life. Good place to visit with kids and family. Car parking is available. Quite a bit of walking will be required. This place is wheelchair friendly. If you love military photogtaphy this is the place to take ur camera to. Tanks, planes and soldier status can be foubd here. Most of the meuseum is open air so be watchful of the weather. Good for a couple of hours visit.

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By Alex Vikstrom

So freaking cool. Even the grounds around this place are beautiful. Plaques explained everything in English and Ukrainian. Apparently you can climb inside the helicopter but it was closed for Corona. ☹️ Lotta sad stories coming out of the conflict near Donetsk. Was very sad to see how many Ukrainian soldiers have died. There's a small exhibit of cars that have come from that region where the recent conflict is and has been. Go and considering paying the entrance fee to the war II area to support best place. Seriously one of the coolest museums.

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By chahine atallah

Amazing place, you can walk there it’s like a park with green areas and army machines displayed outside, so you can choose to walk and have a look for free or you can pay and go inside the museum to look at more details like world war 2, and recent Russian conflict in Luhansk etc

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By andy b

A must visit when in Kiev ( kyiv) breathtaking memorials, military machines, and off course the jewel in the crown the motherland monument. Immaculate grounds and some amazing views. Wear sensible footwear as be covering some distance here.

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By Ahmed

Loved it , such a great & fun & informative museum, i loved the outside and the inside, you get to see the WW2 Armored cars & planes and big beautiful statues all that outside, then u go inside and see lots of ww2 events , its even in English i was so glad , i highly recommend this museum you wont regret it, oh & the entrance fee is cheap

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