In 2026 the Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema Arts of Ukraine will mark 103 years of work since 1923 — the country's oldest archive of scenic and performing arts.
In 2026 the Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema Arts of Ukraine marks 103 years of work since its founding in 1923. Located in buildings 26-28 of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the museum remains the oldest archive of scenic and performing arts in Ukraine, preserving about two hundred and fifty thousand exhibits — from 19th-20th century theatrical costumes to original silent cinema equipment.
The updated mission for the next decade focuses on three directions. The first — full digitisation of holdings through 3D scanning of theatrical costumes, sculptural photography of masks and props, digitisation of handwritten archives. The second — return of Ukrainian cultural artifacts from diaspora collections: a partnership programme with Canadian, American, Brazilian museums of the Ukrainian community. The third — an educational programme for a wide audience: regular tours, lecture series, children's workshops, interactive exhibitions. The museum moves beyond the academic citadel to the position of an active cultural institute that shapes public engagement with Ukrainian scenic heritage.
