Nat͡sionalʹna istorychna biblioteka Ukraïny

The National Historical Library of Ukraine is a research library in Kyiv that holds extensive collections of documents, manuscripts, and books spanning several centuries. The facility provides specialized reading rooms where visitors can examine and study these historical materials firsthand.

The library was founded on 4 September 1939 and has served as a central institution for protecting Ukrainian cultural heritage. It remained a guardian of documentary knowledge and sources through different political periods in the region.

The library presents exhibitions and programs that showcase Ukrainian written culture to visitors. You can see how people across different time periods recorded their stories, ideas, and knowledge through the materials displayed here.

The library is easy to reach and offers visitors specialized reading areas for different types of materials. It helps to think ahead about what sources or topics interest you so you can make the best use of your time there.

The collection preserves rare manuscripts and early printed works that show how Ukrainian society developed over generations. These items often reveal surprising details about everyday life, beliefs, and practices of people from earlier times.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +380442802874

Email: nibu.kyiv@ukr.net

Website: https://nibu.kyiv.ua

GPS coordinates: 50.43557,30.55500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45