WHO WE ARE Mystetskyi Arsenal is Ukraine’s flagship cultural institution that brings together various arts – from contemporary art, new music, and theater to literature and museum development. OUR MISSION The mission of the Mystetskyi Arsenal is to contribute to the modernization of Ukrainian society and Ukraine’s integration into the global context based on the axiological potential of culture. Mystetskyi Arsenal’s projects raise and debate important social issues, provide space for open creation of the future and comprehension of the past. Mystetskyi Arsenal is a platform for interaction with the global cultural community through joint cultural projects. OUR PROJECTS Exhibitions Literary Laboratory Contemporary Art Laboratory and Mala Gallery of Mystetskyi Arsenal Education Programs Annual festivals: International Book Arsenal Festival – is an intellectual event in Ukraine, where the book, literary and artistic scenes develop and interact with each other, and joint high-quality, timely, and innovative projects are implemented. NEOsvitnii Arsenal festival encompasses four days of adventure for children, parents, and teachers. It is a festival that combines and enhances culture and science, art, and technology. HISTORY The Old Arsenal building is the architectural centerpiece of Mystetskyi Arsenal. Being a historical and architectural monument of national importance, the Old Arsenal remains in the process of restoration till nowadays.