Jellyfish Museum. The atmosphere of the ocean in the city center

A jellyfish with long tentacles at the Jellyfish Museum
A swarm of translucent jellyfish at the Jellyfish Museum
A pink jellyfish against a dark background at the Jellyfish Museum
Jellyfish in blue light at the Jellyfish Museum
A purple jellyfish in a tank at the Jellyfish Museum
A jellyfish with long tentacles at the Jellyfish MuseumA swarm of translucent jellyfish at the Jellyfish MuseumA pink jellyfish against a dark background at the Jellyfish MuseumJellyfish in blue light at the Jellyfish MuseumA purple jellyfish in a tank at the Jellyfish Museum

Jellyfish Museum

The Jellyfish Museum right in the center of Kyiv, on Khreshchatyk, is a place to watch the graceful movement of these mysterious sea creatures up close. Modern illuminated aquariums, interactive exhibits and dozens of jellyfish species from around the world.

Why visit

  • The museum is in the very heart of Kyiv, so a visit is easy to combine with a pleasant stroll along Khreshchatyk
  • An atmospheric, calming place unlike an ordinary museum – a meditative mood and a dive into the underwater world
  • The museum is just as interesting for kids as for adults – an educational experience that is clear and captivating at any age
  • Interactive displays turn the visit into an educational journey that school students and adults alike will enjoy

Good to know

Pets
Not allowed
Photography
Personal photography is allowed (commercial photography by arrangement)
Children
Children under 13 only with an adult
Box office
The box office closes half an hour before closing time

The Jellyfish Museum is a dive into a hushed underwater world where the main characters move slowly and almost hypnotically. It brings together jellyfish from different seas and oceans, each in its own aquarium with carefully designed lighting that highlights the transparency and shape of these gelatinous creatures. The exhibition is designed so that visitors don’t just look but also learn: interactive displays explain the jellyfish life cycle, their behavior, feeding and role in the ocean ecosystem. The residents include species almost harmless to humans as well as ones whose stings you will definitely feel, such as the purple-striped jelly from the California coast or the barrel jellyfish, found even in the Black and Azov Seas. The museum is equally interesting for marine enthusiasts and for anyone simply looking for an unusual, atmospheric spot in the city center. Its location on Khreshchatyk makes it an easy visit on any day – and many people describe watching the jellyfish glide as remarkably calming.