Many parents do not know where to go with their child in Kiev. This applies to both tourists and locals.
National Museum of the History of Ukraine
The museum was opened back in 1906. During this time, he absorbed all the changes within the country, its division, as well as the return to an integral state. Now the National Museum of the History of Ukraine is one of the most significant cultural sites in the country. The exposition consists of a million exhibits. The museum boasts a wide collection of ethnographic collections, weapons of ancient times, manuscripts and old books. They testify to the rich and eventful history of Ukraine up to the old times until the 21st century.
It is important for children to visit this museum, as it is directly related to events in our country. It also offers to conduct a theatrical excursion for schoolchildren, so that the child delves even deeper into the events of ancient times. In addition, the tour can be conducted in English.
How to get there?
Address: Vladimirskaya street 2, working hours: from 10:00 to 18:00 (Wednesday - day off).
Entry price:
An adult ticket can be purchased for 30 hryvnia. Preferential - for 20. English-language excursions for groups will cost 150 hryvnia (group of 6-14 people).
Toy Museum
The museum was founded in 2005. Now it has about 15 thousand exhibits per 170 sq. M. Exhibitions may vary depending on the subject matter. There are also constants that cover the 1930s and 1990s. A separate room has collected toys from the 40s. The museum also boasts a collection of retro bears from the 50s and clockwork animals from the 60s.
Children may be primarily interested in the room with a steam engine and the first Christmas tree made of artificial feathers. Also, the guides try to inform the young generation in an accessible and interesting way about the creation of the first Ukrainian toys.
How to get there?
Address: st. Bohdan Khmelnitsky 15, working hours: Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Ticket price:
Water museum
To visit Kiev with a child and not go to the Museum of Water is a real crime. Previously, this place was better known as the Tsar's Garden. It was built in the 18th century by Empress Elizabeth, who dated the building to the era of classical baroque. Now the museum houses exhibits that tell about the history of water, its importance on the entire planet and its importance for people.It will be important for children to hear about this in order to set aside for themselves some truths that they will be guided by in the future. In the museum itself, children will be able to walk through the sewer to the aeration station. They will also see rain appear and geysers erupt.
How to get there?
Address: st. Grushevsky, d. 1B, opening hours: Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; Wednesday – Friday - until 17:00.
Ticket price:
National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine
For many, the museum in Pirogovo is primarily an excellent opportunity to escape from the oppressive city and merge with nature. And it can be done very quickly. After all, the museum itself is located in the open air. Back in 1969, on as much as 130 hectares, cultural figures decided to place an exposition of the whole Ukraine on a reduced scale in the village of Pirogovo. The museum tells the history of cultures of different parts of the country over 100 years. You can see watermills, old smithies, huts, and many other exteriors and interiors from a century ago.
Children, like adults, will definitely like freedom and fresh air of freedom. Holidays and festivals are held in the museum every week. There you can see various fairs, as well as attend master classes in painting and painting. You will also learn traditional Ukrainian dances.
How to get there?
Address: s. Pirogovo, st. Krasnozemnaya, opening hours: Thursday - Tuesday from 10.00 to 17.00.
Ticket price:
Kiev planetarium
Want to go on a journey through the universe? Then be sure to check out the Kiev Planetarium with your children. By the way, the dome of the building is the second largest in Europe. The total capacity of the planetarium is up to 320 people. It was founded back in 1952 and was immediately equipped with projectors that create the effect of an open sky right over your head. Now the planetarium has been updated. Now he offers not only regular shows in open space, but also invites you to other shows dedicated to the structure of planets, space and its principles of functioning.
How to get there?
Address: st. Velyka Vasylkivska, 57/3
Working hours: from 10:00 to 19:00, seven days a week
Ticket prices:
The cost varies from 150 and more hryvnia.
Metro museum
This museum offers visitors a glimpse of the secret passages of the capital's metro. And also look at the schemes that are calculated up to 2050 goals. In addition, children will be able to take a look at the retro hangar with trains.How to get there?
Address: Pobedy Avenue, 35, opening hours: the museum conducts excursions only by prior arrangement
Ticket prices:
But its very cost is free.
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