The museum building is part of the historic KPI campus, which was designed by the architect Ieronim Kitner in the late 19th century.
The collection includes authentic items related to Igor Sikorsky, the aviation pioneer and alumnus of the institute.
The museum holds a significant display regarding the history of the Ukrainian space program, including remnants of early launch vehicles.
The radio communication section features rare prototypes of early radio transmission equipment developed in the early 20th century.
The museum regularly preserves documentation and technical archives from the institute’s various engineering faculties.
The KPI State Polytechnic Museum, located on the campus of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, serves as the primary repository for the history of Ukrainian science and engineering. Established in 1998, the museum houses over 20,000 artifacts across multiple thematic exhibition halls. Its collections specialize in the evolution of radio, television, space exploration, and informatics. Visitors can view original hardware, including early computing equipment and Soviet-era aerospace technology. The museum is integrated into the university's sixth academic building. It remains an active hub for industrial archaeology and technological heritage conservation in Kyiv.
In front of the historic architecture of the university's main administrative buildings nearby or with the outdoor aviation exhibits.
Combine your visit with a walking tour of the historic KPI university campus architecture.
Check the museum's official website in advance for temporary exhibition updates.
Ensure your phone is charged, as the museum often provides QR-coded information for specific exhibits.
Attempting to visit during university holidays, when some buildings on campus may restrict external access.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays; periodically closed on state holidays.
Maintain a quiet volume; do not touch the exhibits unless explicitly marked; no flash photography in sensitive sections.
