A 1966 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the State Museum of Ukrainian Art in Kyiv, an architectural landmark of Neoclassicism built at the turn of the 20th century.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows the main facade of the museum building, featuring a classic design with a monumental six-column Doric portico and a pediment decorated with a high-relief sculpture. A grand staircase leads to the main entrance, flanked by sculptures of sitting lions. Dense summer greenery surrounds the building, with pedestrians walking along the path in the foreground.
Historical note
The museum building was designed by architect Vladislav Gorodetsky and constructed between 1897 and 1899 for the City Museum of Antiquities and Art. The sculptural decoration of the facade was executed by the Italian master Elio Salia. During the Soviet era, the institution was renamed several times, becoming the Kyiv State Museum of Ukrainian Art in 1936, and the State Museum of Ukrainian Art of the Ukrainian SSR in 1954.
Present day
Today, the institution is known as the National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU) and stands as one of the country’s most significant art repositories. Located at 6 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street, the building has preserved its historic appearance, including the iconic lion sculptures at the entrance, and holds national architectural monument status.
Location (map)
Address: 6 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St, Kyiv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.449544, 30.530283
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: National Art Museum of Ukraine.
Questions and answers
- What is the museum’s current name? Today, it is known as the National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU).
- Who designed the building? The museum building was designed by the prominent architect Vladislav Gorodetsky.
- When was the building constructed? The construction took place between 1897 and 1899.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kyiv from 1966.
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