Lesya Ukrainka Museum

Lesya Ukrainka Museum is a memorial house in Kyiv dedicated to the prominent Ukrainian writer and playwright. The rooms display her handwritten manuscripts, photographs, personal objects, and first editions of her published works.

The institution was founded in 1962 to preserve the work of a writer born in 1871 who transformed Ukrainian letters. Her writings helped strengthen national identity during a period of significant political upheaval.

The writer's works shaped how Ukrainians thought about their own literature and identity during a time of national change. Visitors can see how her words influenced the way people understood their own culture and storytelling traditions.

The location sits on Saksahanskoho Street in the city center and is easily reached by public transport. The rooms are accessible for typical visitors, and you can move through the entire exhibition in about an hour and a half to two hours.

One room displays a carefully crafted scene from the drama 'Forest Song' showing Ukrainian folklore and mythological figures. This detailed recreation helps visitors imagine the poetic world the author created in her works.

Location: Kyiv

Inception: 1962

Official opening: 1962

Address: вул. Саксаганського, 97, Київ, Україна

Website: https://mvduk.com.ua

GPS coordinates: 50.44000,30.50075

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22