The State Museum of Natural History is at 18 Teatralna Street in Lviv, and this guide to museum of natural history hours also covers admission and the collection’s origins. Its collection grew from Count Volodymyr Didushytskyi’s natural-history material. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday and charges admission, with free entry for Lviv City Card holders.
- Address: 18 Teatralna Street, Lviv, Ukraine
- Opening pattern: Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Admission: 100 UAH for adults; 50 UAH for discounted tickets
- From Lviv Loft Apartments: about 0.3 km
About the Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History began with material collected by Count Volodymyr Didushytskyi during his travels and expeditions. Its collection was first presented to the public through excursions in 1870, and the museum operated regularly from the 1880s.
The museum has an online 3D collection of paleobotanical and paleozoological specimens on the Znakhidka platform. “The Art of Survival” is an exhibition about how plants and animals adapt to different environmental conditions.
The museum’s origins offer a useful way to frame a visit: its collections began as a personal gathering of natural-history material and developed into a public museum. Lviv National Museum is a separate institution nearby.
Finding the museum in central Lviv
The museum is at 18 Teatralna Street, in central Lviv. Use the street address to plan your route, then allow time to check the entrance and current visitor information when you arrive.
If you’re planning a broader day in the centre, this one-day Lviv itinerary can help you arrange other stops. For time around the historic centre, see the guide to Rynok Square and Lviv City Hall.
Opening hours and tickets
The museum’s regular public hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Adult admission is 100 UAH, and discounted admission is 50 UAH. Entry is free with a Lviv City Card.
These hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go. For questions, the museum lists the telephone number +38 (032) 235-70-02.
Nearby places to add to your visit
You can combine the museum with time around Lviv’s historic centre. The guides to Rynok Square and City Hall and a walkable day in Lviv offer further planning context without needing to treat the museum as a full-day visit.
FAQs
What are the Museum of Natural History’s opening hours?
It is open Wednesday–Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closed Monday and Tuesday. Check the museum’s official site before going, as hours may change.
How much are tickets to the Museum of Natural History?
Adult admission is 100 UAH and discounted admission is 50 UAH. Admission is free with a Lviv City Card.
Where is the State Museum of Natural History?
It is at 18 Teatralna Street, Lviv, Ukraine.
What are the museum’s origins?
The collection originated with Count Volodymyr Didushytskyi, who assembled natural-history material during travels and expeditions. Public excursions began in 1870, and the museum operated regularly from the 1880s.