On Thursday, 23 April, an exhibition project will begin work at the National Center "Ukrainian House" in Kyiv "Chernobyl. Shelter Object"The exhibition is dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the largest man-made disaster in the history of mankind.
What is the exhibition about?
The project proposes to look at Chernobyl not only as an exclusion zone, but as a place that has continued to live and transform over the past forty years.
Key elements of the exhibition:
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Chronicle of events: Documentary evidence from the moment of the 1986 accident and the heroism of the liquidators to modern threats — in particular, the hit of a Russian drone in a new secure confinement in February 2025.
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Cultural code: Unique materials about the heritage of Polissya and little-known pages of the region's Jewish history.
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Artistic interpretation: Works by prominent Ukrainian artists, including Maria Prymachenko, Viktor Zaretskyi and Ada Rybachuk.
Information for visitors:
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Location: Kyiv, Khreshchatyk St., 2 (National Center "Ukrainian House").
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Working period: from April 23 to June 7, 2026.
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Schedule: Tue–Sun from 11:00 to 19:00 (Monday is a day off).
Certificate: April 26, 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the explosion at Chernobyl Unit 4. This date remains a symbol of the courage of the liquidators and a reminder of the global responsibility for nuclear safety.
