A literary and memorial museum dedicated to one of Ukraine’s most significant poets, housed in the residence where Maksym Rylsky spent his final years.
At a glance
The Kyiv Literary and Memorial Museum of Maksym Rylsky occupies the poet’s own home, preserving his intimate creative spaces. Founded in 1966 and opened to the public in 1968, it remains one of Kyiv’s important cultural institutions devoted to a single literary figure.
History
The museum was officially founded on 4 May 1966, with public access beginning two years later in 1968. The building itself holds significance as Rylsky’s residence during the last thirteen years of his life. The institution has evolved through three major reexpositions—in 1968, 1985, and 2006—each updating the presentation of the poet’s legacy for contemporary audiences.
What you see
The museum preserves Rylsky’s domestic environment, allowing visitors to experience the spaces where he lived and worked. Display cases contain original manuscripts alongside personal objects, furniture, and photographs that document his daily existence and creative practice.
Cultural significance
Maksym Rylsky stands as a central figure in Ukrainian poetry and letters. The museum’s collection spans 1940–1960, a formative period in Soviet Ukrainian cultural life. The memorial library of nearly 10,000 volumes—many bearing the poet’s annotations—provides essential research material for scholars of modern Ukrainian literature.
Key facts
- Country: Ukraine
- City: Kyiv
- Founded: 4 May 1966; opened to public 1968
- Coordinates: 50.39592, 30.51401
- Memorial library: approximately 10,000 volumes
- Collection period: 1940s–1960s
Practical information & getting there
The museum is located at Rylsky’s former residence in central Kyiv. For opening hours, admission details, and current visiting arrangements, consult the museum’s official information or local Kyiv cultural guides.
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