Outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg, one of the largest collections of Russian art is housed here. In the mid-2000s the institution was called the Museum of Russian Art; since 2017 the official name is the National Museum "Kyiv Picture Gallery" (the historical name at its 1922 opening). The building belonged to the upper-class Tereschenko family and was built in the 1880s. Private artwork confiscated and nationalised by the Soviets along with the Tereschenkos' holdings formed the bulk of the museum's exhibits when it was opened in 1922. The most prized displays are a collection of exceptional Russian icons dating back to the late 13th century. The museum features artwork from many famous Russian painters such as I. Repin, M. Vrubel and N. Roerich, as well as sculptures, handicrafts and graphics. Kids are best kept under close supervision, as the staff can be rude if children get too close to exhibits. Tereshchenkivska Street, 9, Kyiv Tel. (mid-2000s): 224 62 18 10:00-17:00 except: Wed: Closed Thu: Closed
