Istorychnyi Muzei station

Q: How much does the Kharkiv Metro cost?

Riding the Kharkiv Metro has been free since 24 May 2022 by order of the Kharkiv mayor, until further notice — just walk through the gate. Before the war a single ride cost 8 hryvnias.

Line L2 · Blue Line · transfer to Maidan Konstytutsii station (L1)

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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.

Line L2 On the map Timetable

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.

Station facilities

Accessibility

There is no lift at Istorychnyi Muzei — the only one on the network is at Peremoha. For assistance, call (057) 731-00-00 or 0800-507-507 at least an hour ahead and staff will escort you.

Fares

Free since 24.05.2022 — no ticket needed

Shelter

The station doubles as a shelter

Connectivity

Mobile coverage at stations

Information

Announcements and wayfinding

Other stations on the line

L2 stations

Istorychnyi MuzeiUniversytet Yaroslava Mudroho Kyivska Akademika Barabashova Akademika Pavlova Studentska Saltivska

Istorychnyi Muzei in numbers

Istorychnyi Muzei has been in service since August 10, 1984, on the Saltivska line. It sits 30 metres below ground — the depth that is also why Kharkiv metro stations double as shelters. There are 10 street exits (no. 1, no. 2, no. 3, no. 4, no. 5, no. 6). If you are meeting someone, give the exit number rather than just the station: at Istorychnyi Muzei they come out on different sides of the street.

Line

Saltivska line

Opened

August 10, 1984

Street exits

Exit numbers

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Depth

30 m

Exit count and numbering from OpenStreetMap; opening date and depth from Wikidata. Checked on 18 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Istorychnyi Muzei station open and close?

Istorychnyi Muzei station follows the metro’s general timetable — 05:30 to 22:00, according to the operator. 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.

Which line serves Istorychnyi Muzei station?

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

Can I shelter at Istorychnyi Muzei station during an alert?

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.

How much does the Kharkiv Metro cost?

Riding the Kharkiv Metro has been free since 24 May 2022 by order of the Kharkiv mayor, until further notice — just walk through the gate. Before the war a single ride cost 8 hryvnias.

Can I bring a bicycle or a pram?

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