Ukrainian contemporary art includes painting and sculpture in a wide range of experimental and traditional styles. Icons and folk art are displayed in museums purchased in galleries and shops. There are several art museums with collections of Ukrainian and European art. There are also museums with good collections of Ukrainian and European art. There are also museums with good collections of archaeology, geology, botany, zoology, and aerospace.
Central Botanical Garden
Timiryazevska 1
Tel: 044-295-4527
Hours: 10am-8pm Mon-Sun
Founded in 1936 the gardens offer a glimpse of a collection comprising nearly 13,000 varieties of trees, bushes, and grass from five different continents. The 11th century Vydubychi monastery is still open to the public on the garden's grounds.
Central Park
Volodymyrska Uzviz 2
Tel: 044-228-3092
This park stretches throughout the center of the city and houses a number of parks and historical complexes including the Mariyinsky Palace, Askold Grave, and the monument to Prince Volodymyr. A breathtaking view of the Dnipro River can be seen from the park's terraces.
Hydropark
Peredimska Sloboda 10
Tel: 044-517-1492
Over 900 acres stretch along this riverside park with sandy beaches along the Dnipro River banks. One can enjoy swimming, volleyball, tennis, badminton, sun bathing, or sailing on a rental boat. There is an open-air theater, coffee shop, restaurant, and beer bar. No entrance fee.
Museum of Ukrainian Fine Arts
Vul. Hrushevskoho 6
Tel: 228-6429
Hours: 10am-5pm, closed Friday
Spend an afternoon discovering Ukrainian folklore and tradition through art. One can get a glimpse of a valuable collection of ancient Ukrainian icons, paintings, and sculpture.
Pecherska Lavra Monastery and Catacombs
Vul. Sichnevoho Povstannya 21
Tel: 044-290-7349
Hours: 10am-6pm, closed Tuesday
Established in 1051, this monastery is one of the oldest and most interesting in Kyiv. On the premises you can visit the caves where monks had been living and many other churches and museums. The miniatures museum and the Scythian gold collection are fascinating sights. For a beautiful view of the city climb up the stairs of the tallest belfry in Ukraine (315 ft.)
Republican Center of Exhibitions and Fairs
Prospekt Akademika Hlushkova 1
Tel: 044-261-7365
Hours: 10am-6pm, break 1-2pm, closed Sunday and Monday
Located in a big cozy park the center is the main site for major exhibitions and fairs taking place in Kyiv. The lovely tree- covered grounds is a nice place to take a stroll especially in summer when a variety of flowers are in bloom.
Republican Stadium
Vul. Chervonoarmiyska 55
Tel: 044-221-5775
With a capacity of 100,000, this stadium is the largest in Ukraine, which includes a soccer field, running tracks, indoor stadium, gymnasium, an artificial surface ski-jump, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a sauna.
St. Sophia Cathedral
Vul. Volodymyrska 24
Tel: 044-228-6152
Museum has been closed for one year because of political problems. To enter museum, you must go with tour guide. Built by Prince Yaroslav the Wise in 1037, this church was established to glorify the wisdom of Christianity. One of the most interesting sights is the collection of frescoes and mosaics inside the cathedral.
Ukrainian Museum of Folk Architecture and Peasant Homes
Pyrohovo Village
Tel: 044-266-2416
Open daily 10am-5pm; closed Wednesday
Entrance fee $1.00; $10.00 per person for English-speaking guide
Located in the outskirts of Kyiv, this open air museum takes you through Ukraine's history as you walk through the original homes of the past which have been moved here from all corners of Ukraine and restored. Traditional Ukrainian costume and ceramics are on exhibit.
The Zoo
Prospect Peremohy 32
Tel: 044-274-6054
Hours: 9am-6pm, closed Monday
Founded in 1908, Kyiv's zoo is one of the largest in Eastern Europe. One can see over 3,500 specimens of animals and birds here. Amusement park and snack-bar.
Museums, Recreation Sites, Monastaries 
