About event
On May 26, 2026, the National Museum of the History of Ukraine will open a large-scale exhibition project, "PATH OF HEROES. In Memory of Symon Petliura," featuring unique artifacts from the era of the Ukrainian People's Republic. The exhibition is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the tragic death of the prominent Ukrainian statesman, military and political leader, Head of the Directory of the UPR, and Chief Otaman of the UPR Army, Symon Petliura.
The exhibition is curated from the collection of the Military History Museum and the Archives of the Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences (UVAN) in Canada. For decades, the Ukrainian diaspora preserved these items, intending to return them to Ukraine after the restoration of independence. In accordance with the "Testament" of the Military Museum's founders, the collection was transferred to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine. The return of this heritage is an event of historic significance — it is not merely about museum objects, but about restoring the integrity of Ukrainian memory.
The exhibition features over 200 artifacts from this collection, illustrating the liberation struggle of the first quarter of the 20th century. Most of these exhibits are being displayed in independent Ukraine for the first time.
Today, Ukrainians are defending their independence in an armed struggle against the same enemy as they did 100 years ago. "PATH OF HEROES. In Memory of Symon Petliura" demonstrates the continuity of this struggle and holds deep symbolic meaning for the heirs of the cause of Symon Petliura and other fighters for Ukraine’s independence.
Supported by the Pylyp Orlyk Foundation, the exhibition space on the museum's second floor has been renovated and equipped to house "PATH OF HEROES. In Memory of Symon Petliura," which will become a permanent exhibition.
Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (ticket office closes at 17:00). Admission: Standard museum ticket — 200 UAH; students/pupils/pensioners — 100 UAH. For inquiries, please call (044) 278-48-64 or 093 855 61 16 (Viber, Telegram).
