Kharkov region

National Literary and Memorial Museum of G. S. Skovoroda

Museums

Description

  • Oblast communal institution "National Literary and Memorial Museum of G.S. Skovoroda" is a tourist pearl of the Kharkiv region.
  • The museum complex is located in one of the best preserved landed estates.
  • Two park alleys go down to the favorite places of Skovoroda.
  • The philosophical alley, on which there are eight sculptures, will lead to the grave of the thinker.

Oblast communal institution "National Literary and Memorial Museum of G.S. Skovoroda" is a tourist pearl of the Kharkiv region. The museum complex is located in one of the best preserved landed estates, the center of which is the building of the second half of the XVIII century, built in the style of classicism. Around it is a regular (English) park, on the territory of which there is a wooden pantry, a manager's office and a monument to Skovoroda (sculptor I.P.Kavaleridze). Two park alleys go down to the favorite places of the Pork: wells and 700-year-old oak. The philosophical alley, on which there are eight sculptures, will lead to the grave of the thinker. The museum collection has several thousand exhibits, some of which are unique. The exposition is located in three halls of the museum and memorial room.

Oblast communal institution "National Literary and Memorial Museum of G.S. Skovoroda" is a tourist pearl of the Kharkiv region. The museum complex is located in one of the best preserved landed estates, the center of which is the building of the second half of the XVIII century, built in the style of classicism. Around it is a regular (English) park, on the territory of which there is a wooden pantry, a manager's office and a monument to Skovoroda (sculptor I.P.Kavaleridze). Two park alleys go down to the favorite places of the Pork: wells and 700-year-old oak. The philosophical alley, on which there are eight sculptures, will lead to the grave of the thinker. The museum collection has several thousand exhibits, some of which are unique. The exposition is located in three halls of the museum and memorial room.

How to get there?

By bus from Kharkiv city, metro station Cold Mountain, bus station, square number 6, route № 169. Departure from Kharkiv: 9:00, 19:00.

HISTORY

  • The Grigory Skovoroda Museum was founded in 1972 in the village of Skovorodinovka, Kharkiv region.
  • It was here that in the estate of his friend Andrew Kovalevsky, in November 1794, the Ukrainian philosopher went away to eternity.

The Grigory Skovoroda Museum was founded in 1972 in the village of Skovorodinovka, Kharkiv region, and in 2008 the institution acquired the status of National. It was here that in the estate of his friend Andrew Kovalevsky, in November 1794, the Ukrainian philosopher went away to eternity.

The Grigory Skovoroda Museum was founded in 1972 in the village of Skovorodinovka, Kharkiv region, and in 2008 the institution acquired the status of National. It was here that in the estate of his friend Andrew Kovalevsky, in November 1794, the Ukrainian philosopher went away to eternity.

INTERESTING FACTS

  • Guests of the museum immediately plunge into the unique aura of this sacred place. Above them is the spirit of the mystic-theologian, which fascinated people, as if by a magnet, able to foresee the day of their death and even dug a grave. Here in a special way are perceived music and poetry, bird singing and rustling herbs. A person has a desire to become better, kinder and truly happy. This desire enhances magnificent nature: a park, an orchard, flowers, ponds and even squirrels, beavers, owls and turtles that live here.
  • On the waters of the picturesque pond there is a marvelous gazebo that attracts dreamers and lovers.
  • On the philosophical alley you can sit down on a stone and, contemplating sculptures of Skovorodinsky's symbolic pantheon, reflect on the meaning of life. Throughout the year, the museum hosts festivals and interactive programs, scientific conferences and meetings with interesting people, exhibitions in Eco-Comoros and plein-airs. The game "Mandrivets" will interest even the youngest children, and for the elderly the museum is ready for the quest and interactive tasks. Every Ukrainian must visit this holy place at least once in his life.
  • Guests of the museum immediately plunge into the unique aura of this sacred place. Above them is the spirit of the mystic-theologian, which fascinated people, as if by a magnet, able to foresee the day of their death and even dug a grave. Here in a special way are perceived music and poetry, bird singing and rustling herbs. A person has a desire to become better, kinder and truly happy. This desire enhances magnificent nature: a park, an orchard, flowers, ponds and even squirrels, beavers, owls and turtles that live here.
  • On the waters of the picturesque pond there is a marvelous gazebo that attracts dreamers and lovers.
  • On the philosophical alley you can sit down on a stone and, contemplating sculptures of Skovorodinsky's symbolic pantheon, reflect on the meaning of life. Throughout the year, the museum hosts festivals and interactive programs, scientific conferences and meetings with interesting people, exhibitions in Eco-Comoros and plein-airs. The game "Mandrivets" will interest even the youngest children, and for the elderly the museum is ready for the quest and interactive tasks. Every Ukrainian must visit this holy place at least once in his life.