Lviv Museum of the History of Religion, Religious history museum in central Lviv, Ukraine
The museum occupies a former Dominican monastery building and presents extensive collections about world religions through nine thematic exhibition sections from antiquity to modern times.
Established in 1973 as the Museum of History of Religion and Atheism, the institution changed its name and expanded its collection to include over 50,000 religious artifacts.
The museum exhibits rare materials representing different religious traditions, including ancient icons, sacred texts, and ceremonial objects from various faiths practiced in Ukraine.
Located at Muzeyna Square 1, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with adult admission at 50 UAH and children at 30 UAH.
The museum maintains underground tunnels from the former Dominican monastery, where visitors can examine ancient maps and early water supply system elements.
Location: Lviv
Location: Lviv Raion
Location: Lviv Oblast
Inception: 1973
Address: Музейна площа, 1, Львів, Україна 79008 79008
Website: https://museum.lviv.ua
GPS coordinates: 49.84314,24.03397
Latest update: April 3, 2025 05:55
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