Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro
Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro, Historical museum in Dnipro, Ukraine
The museum houses 283,000 artifacts spanning from Paleolithic tools to World War II exhibits across nine thematic exhibition halls.
Established in 1849 by Governor Andriy Fabr, the museum initially operated in Potemkin Palace before relocating during the Crimean War.
The collection features Kurgan stone stelae, the Kernosivsky idol, and extensive Cossack antiquities representing Ukrainian historical traditions.
Located at Dmytro Yavornytsky Prospect on October Square, the museum provides educational programs and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
The museum received the Shevchenkoviana collection in 1999, containing 2,000 items related to Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko.
Location: Dnipro
Inception: 1849
Official opening: 1849
Address: проспект Дмитра Яворницького, 16, Дніпро, Україна 49000 49000
Website: http://museum.dp.ua
GPS coordinates: 48.45576,35.06376
Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:57
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