Korolyov Astronautics Museum - Kyiv-Zhytomyr private guided trip

New8 hFree cancellationBy Capital tours and transfers Kiev

About this activity

Take a quick and comfortable private 2 hours trip from Kyiv and the guide will show you absolutely unique place.

On this tour you will get to know the history of the missiles constructor Sergey Korolyov who designed the world’s first spaceship which took Yuri Gagarin, the first cosmonaut into space on 12 April 1961. You'll also visit the childhood home, a little house with 5 rooms in the center of Zhytomyr city.

The museum was opened in 1970 with the help of his mother. The exposition includes many private things, around 11,000 items related to rocket and space exploration, including the SOYUZ 27 reentry module.

Explore the engine of the missile, see little copies of the Soviet era space rockets, spacesuit, meal for cosmonauts, equipment, pinks, books about space.

Benefit from a private guide company for a more personalized experience.

What's included

✓Pick up and drop off
✓Bottled water
✓Professional guide
✓Private tour
✓Private transportation by car or minibus
✓Entry tickets

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Lunch

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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