Very Ukrainian and patriotic. Worth a visit to see the Ukraine as it was. Contrast that to a walk down the cosmopolitan Kreshatyk Street.

This is a great museum, in term of the atmosphere it creates. Most of the museums I have visited do not have background music. This one is an exception. With the background music and the carvings in the open area of the museum, you can just "feel" the war. Even if you are no keen on history, I highly recommend... More

really interesting, but my advise to take a guide or read before you visit this place. not too much English there

Documents the effect on the city and populace during the war and three year occupation by the Nazi's. Seeing the young people and children enjoying the beautiful weather

Been back four times. They have done an amazing job displaying history. The guillotine, bone crusing machine and gloved of human skin may give you the creeps, but it is displayed tastefully .

It's really worth going here to see the gigantic Motherland statue, and the museum inside, which only costs about $3 to get in. The exhibits are mostly in Russian/Ukranian language, but they do have some English handouts in some rooms that describe what you are seeing, so it's still possible to enjoy it. Outside are amazing statues of soldiers, on... More

Cool statues especially the mother of the motherland. Magnificent! Ice cream and drinkstand was cheap even though its tourist attraction.

Well told story...Learned lots about the occupation of Kiev but also the whole flow of the war from a different view..being american this is not what I learned about in history classes

It would be interesting for everybody, even for kids. Perfect exposition, a lot of different things to see with kids.