The S.Korolyov Astronautics Museum in Zhytomyr   Zhytomyr's Local Advice
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The museum offers its visitors a tour of S.Korolyov Memorial House Museum, the Cosmos exposition and a showroom. Here, on a quiet green street of Zhytomyr, an amazing atmosphere of an old fashion house combined with cutting-edge exhibition techniques create a thrilling journey for museum visitors, taking them from the outer reaches of the Universe to the inner depths of a human soul.

In the S.Korolyov Memorial House Museum one can view based on the scientists mothers reminiscences recreated dwelling, where the Korolyovs family resided 1906-1908. The apartment is furnished with items of that time, along with real familys belongings crockery, tablecloths etc. A chain of hospitably open doors leas to cozy rooms, where almost a hundred years ago a brilliant scientist and practical astronautics founder was born, where he made his first, yet uncertain steps. Who could have known then, how thorny, at times tragic his life would unfold, what traps, strokes and what rises, blinding moments of happiness were waiting for him ahead?..

Scientific biography room exposition tells a story of Korolyovs life, his creative activity and about his contribution to rocket building and astronautics. Documents, photographs and personal items as if turning over the pages go over his life, full of rises and falls, tragic flaws and heroic pathos. Audio and video materials complete the tour, documentary films are also demonstrated.

Art exhibitions and special events are held in the House Museum showroom.
Cosmos exposition impresses visitors with its unusual for technical museums eye-catching presentation, special sacrament and elevating feeling. The unique collection of space equipment and munitions, among which there are many original and those that traveled back from space, is placed next to marvelous photo collages depicting widely known art masterpieces on a star sky background. A unique decoration merged with elements of modern design, music, lighting in cooperation with unusual concept approach combining technical and humanitarian aspects, binding into robust complex structure natural science, philosophy and arts - all of that creates uncommon mysterious environment where Eternal and Infinite meet, become reachable and let one get closer and have a contemplating look into their alluring depths.

Numerous comments left in a guestbook must better portray all this: dimness, music One as if gets to the other world here, believes in Love and God , - cadet of Zhytomyr Military Electronics Institute.

This is the second place after space where at least for a bit one can explore all the grandeur and beauty of eternal being,- Sashko.

Not only obtained new knowledge, but a good session of psychotherapy - signature.

Unforgettable impressions. I, American, remember the Cold War between Russia and USA. What a great honor to be here today, to observe your wonderful achievements!, - signature.

Having got an opportunity to come to Zhytomyr as American tourist I made my old dream come true to visit Ukraine or any other Eastern block country and to see for myself what I heard so much about in my childhood. Its so good people can finally know details of space program that has been kept secret for so long. And the idea of ending it with the Bible in the center of exposition is just miraculous!- signature.
And many-many other stirring words that express astonishment, fascination, gratitude. Hanging chairs are specifically designed to exaggerate impressions while relaxing and meditating, or one can lightly swing and use the headphones to listen to the exposition explanatory text or to his favorite music piece from the museum audio library*.
Group visitors are welcome to book our general or topical guided tours in multiple languages (English, French, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian) taking into consideration visitors age, interests and subject awareness.

Topical Tours:

  • S.P.Korolyov Life and Work general tour of S.Korolyov Memorial House Museum;
  • Distant and Close Space general tour of Cosmos exposition;
  • Ukraine and Astronautics topical tours of Ukrainian scientists contribution to domestic rocket building and space researches;
  • Rockets at War and Defending Peace (about prominent rocket scientists contribution to World War Two victory and their Peace Making Initiatives in after-war time);
  • Astronomy for Kids;
  • Fabulous Universe;
  • Constellation Names Tell and others.

In the Museum one can watch documentary video materials and films, use scientific library resources. Art, music, literature events and meetings with fascinating people are arranged here weekly.

* — Will be in service from July 2006.