12 of the best · Kyiv, Ukraine
The Opera, the Arsenal and the Theatres That Never Closed: Arts & Culture in Kyiv
The National Opera, the Franko, Lesya Ukrainka, Molodyi and Operetta theatres, the Khanenko Museum, the Mystetskyi Arsenal, the Dovzhenko Centre and the galleries.
Our 12 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated November 2026
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Three Kyiv moments we keep coming back to: the Lavra’s bell tower over the river in the morning, the walk down the Andriivskyi Descent to Podil, and a matinee at the National Opera.
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Opera and ballet
National Opera of Ukraine
The Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre on Volodymyrska Street.
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The Khanenkos’ collection
Khanenko Museum
World art from the collection of Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko.
15–17 Tereshchenkivska Street, KyivExplore View on map
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The national cultural complex
Mystetskyi Arsenal
The national cultural, art and museum complex in the old arsenal by the Lavra.
The full list: Arts & Culture, A–Z
Museums 2
The great collections.
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The Khanenkos’ collection
Khanenko Museum
World art from the collection of Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko.
15–17 Tereshchenkivska Street, KyivExplore View on map
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The national cultural complex
Mystetskyi Arsenal
The national cultural, art and museum complex in the old arsenal by the Lavra.
Galleries 2
Contemporary Ukrainian art.
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Opera, theatre and concerts.
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On Ivan Franko Square
Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre
The national drama theatre on Ivan Franko Square.
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National drama theatre
Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theatre
The Lesya Ukrainka national drama theatre in the city centre.
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Opera and ballet
National Opera of Ukraine
The Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre on Volodymyrska Street.
Cinema 2
The archive and the screens.
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The national film archive
Dovzhenko Centre
Ukraine’s national film archive, with screenings and exhibitions.
