Kharkiv

Free things to do in Kharkiv

53 places in Kharkiv you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Kharkiv

  • Музей історії і техніки Південної залізниці1 Привокзальний майдан
  • Kharkiv Municipal Gallery
Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Kharkiv

  • T-34
  • Аеро Л-39 «Альбатрос»
  • Ан-26
  • БМП-2
  • Fighters for Independence of Ukraine
  • БРДМ-2РХБ
  • БТ-7
  • БТР-80
  • Донецьке городище
  • ЗіС-2
  • ЗіС-2
  • Мі-2
  • Мі-2
  • Мі-2
  • Мі-24
  • Мі-6
  • Мі-8
  • МіГ-19С
  • МіГ-21ПФ
  • МіГ-21ПФ
  • МіГ-29
  • МТЛБ
  • Monument to Academician of Architecture O.M. Beketov
  • Monument to the Soldiers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army
  • Monument to the soldier-Liberator
  • Monument to lovers
  • Пам'ятник засновникам міста
  • Independence Monument "Flying Ukraine"
  • Monument to Taras Shevchenko
  • Су-24М
  • Су-25
  • Су-27
  • Т-34-85
  • Т-34-85
  • Т-54
  • Т-64БВ
  • Т-72Б
  • Ту-141 «Стриж»
  • Ту-143 «Рейс»
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Kharkiv

  • Memorial Complex SlavaХарківське шосе
  • Taras Shevchenko GardenOpen 24/7
  • Molodizhnyi Park
  • Олександрівський сквер
  • Олександрівський сквер
  • Парк ім. Маяковського
  • Парк "Перемога"
  • Sarjin Yar
  • Myslyteliv Square
  • Udianskyi Hydropark
  • Central Park81 Сумська вулицяMon–Sun 05:30-23:30
Free-admission days

When museums in Ukraine open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Kharkiv

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Kharkiv, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Kharkiv for free?
53 places in Kharkiv with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Kharkiv?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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