Built in the late 19th century in the style of a Greek temple with a six-column portico designed by Kyiv architects Horodets’kyi and Boytsov, valuable collections largely unknown to Western visitors are contained in the museum’s 21 galleries. Pieces include Ukrainian icons, paintings, and sculptures from the 14th century through the early 20th century. Works of revered artist and poet Taras Shevchenko, M.Pymonenko, K.Kostandi and H.Narbut are some of the highlights of the museum.