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Lviv Historical Museum

Ukraine's largest historical museum with 10 branches in Lviv's historic center

📍 Lviv, Lviv•🏛️ 1893

About This Site

The Lviv Historical Museum is Ukraine's largest historical museum with a unique collection of over 350,000 exhibits and 10 branches in architectural monuments of Lviv's historic center.

The Lviv Historical Museum is the largest historical museum in Ukraine with a unique collection of over 350,000 exhibits. The museum has 10 branches located in architectural monuments of Lviv's historic center, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. The museum's main building is located at 6 Rynok Square - in the Korniakt Palace, an outstanding 16th-century architectural monument. The museum's branches include the Arsenal Museum, Palazzo Bandinelli, Museum of Ukrainian History, Museum of Ukraine's Liberation Struggle, Museum of History of Science and Technology, Literary Museum Lviv, Roman Shukhevych Museum, and Yevhen Konovalets Museum. The museum's collection includes archaeological finds, numismatic collections, weapons from various epochs, works of art, antique furniture, ceramics, textiles, books and documents. The weapons collection at the Arsenal Museum holds a special place - one of the richest in Europe. The museum regularly holds exhibitions, scientific conferences, and educational programs. The museum's branches are located in historic buildings that are themselves valuable architectural monuments from different eras.

Historical Significance

The museum's history began in 1893 when the City Museum was established in Lviv. In 1940, the Lviv Historical Museum was created on its basis. Over the years, the museum expanded, creating branches in various historic buildings of the city. During the Soviet period, the museum received new premises and collections. After Ukraine's independence, the museum continued to develop, creating new exhibitions and branches, particularly museums dedicated to the Ukrainian liberation movement. Today, the Lviv Historical Museum is one of Ukraine's leading museum complexes, preserving and promoting the history of Lviv, Galicia, and Ukraine.

The Lviv Historical Museum has exceptional significance for preserving the historical memory of Ukraine and Lviv. Its collections reflect the centuries-old history of the region, the diversity of cultures and epochs. The location of branches in Lviv's historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, makes the museum an integral part of the city's cultural landscape. Each branch has its unique theme and is housed in an architectural monument. The museum is an important research center conducting work in history, archaeology, and art history.