Memorial Museum of the Family Grizodubova
About This Museum
Tucked away in a quiet Kharkiv courtyard, this museum feels more like stepping into a family's cherished home than a formal institution. It’s the very apartment where aviation pioneer Valentyna Grizodubova grew up, and the spirit of her incredible flying feats still lingers in the air. You'll find her father's early aircraft designs sketched out right there at the kitchen table, surrounded by the family's personal belongings. It’s a wonderfully intimate look at how one household nurtured genius and helped shape the history of Soviet aviation.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is Valentyna's navigational equipment and flight maps from her record-breaking non-stop flight in 1938. Don't miss her father's workshop corner with handcrafted tools and the very first engine he built. Personal letters, photographs, and that iconic leather flight jacket make her story feel immediate and real.
Visitor Information
Ring the bell and you'll likely be welcomed by a caretaker who knows all the best stories. It's small, so you can have a proper look in under an hour. Best to call ahead as hours can be flexible.
Architecture & Building
It's situated in a typical pre-revolutionary Kharkiv apartment block, with high ceilings and worn floorboards that creak with history. The building itself is unassuming, which makes the treasures inside all the more surprising.
Contact & Location
Address: 61000, Височанська селищна громада, Харківський район, Харківська область, Україна
Phone: +380 57 700 4291
Website: Visit Website
