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Istorychnyi Muzei station

Lines L2 / L1 · Blue Line

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Istorychnyi Muzei — overview

Istorychnyi Muzei station — Kharkiv Metro

Istorychnyi Muzei station is on the Saltivska Line of the Kharkiv Metro. Terminus of the Saltivska Line of the Kharkiv Metro.

Interchange station — an underground walkway leads to Maidan Konstytutsii (Kholodnohirsko-Zavodska Line), about 4 minutes on foot.

Transfer to the other line
L2 Istorychnyi MuzeiL1 Maidan Konstytutsii

Underground walkway, about 4 minutes on foot. The transfer is free — like every ride on the Kharkiv Metro.

What’s near the station

Historical Museum
1 min walk
The M. F. Sumtsov museum — more than 300,000 exhibits.
Constitution Square
2 min walk
The historic heart of the city, next to the old fortress terrace.
Sumska Street
3 min walk
Kharkiv’s main promenade with cafés and theatres.

Surface transport

Buses & trolleybuses
City routes connect the station with the surrounding districts
Tram
Tram lines pass close to many metro stations
Parking
Informal and organised parking near most stations

Station facilities

Accessibility
Ramps and lifts at newer stations
E-ticket
Card readers at the gates
QR tickets
Sold at station counters
Shelter
The station doubles as a shelter
Connectivity
Mobile coverage at stations
Information
Announcements and wayfinding

Frequently asked questions

Istorychnyi Muzei station follows the metro’s general timetable — roughly 05:30 to 22:30. Under martial law the schedule can change, and during air-raid alerts the station doubles as a shelter. Check the latest announcements before you travel.

Istorychnyi Muzei station is on line L2 of the Kharkiv Metro. See the line page for the full list of stations and transfers.

Yes. Kharkiv Metro stations serve as civil shelters: entry is open during air-raid alerts, and train service may pause temporarily. Follow the staff announcements.

Riding the Kharkiv Metro has been free since 24 May 2022 by decision of the city council — just walk through the gate. Before the war a single ride cost 8 hryvnias.

Prams are always welcome. Bicycles are allowed folded or in a cover; at peak times pick the less crowded carriages.

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