The Museum "Secrets of Underground Odessa"

The concept of the museum is as follows: starting off on the surface, one goes deeper and deeper into the catacombs – further and further into the history of our city, discovering lots of exciting things.

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About the Object

“Secrets of Underground Odessa” is the main museum of the project, located near the central bus station, at the address: 3-b, 2-nd Razumovskyi lane. It is a monument of local significance “Catacombs of the Moldavanka District”.

The museum presents the history of various events that took place in the catacombs of the city. It took us much time and effort to clear the place, organize the route, and design the exhibitions. But we don’t stop for now – we continue implementing new ideas.

What you can see at the tour

Nuclear fallout shelter – the “Cold war” subject;
Stalker – the subject of Post-Apocalypse;
Mining – the history of development of technologies and quarrying;
Geology – features of the local region;
The island of loving ones – the subject of sensory deprivation, biorhythms, impact of sun, etc.;
Partisans’ camp – the subject of the partisans’ movement during the World War II, their everyday life and realia of the period;
Underground school – education during the period of defense of Odessa;
Catacomb church – the history of religious persecution and schism in church;
Prisoner – the history of slave trade;
Criminals’ camp – the history of crime, their connection with the undergrounds, legends of the past.

In between the exhibitions – the subjects of revolution in Odessa, porto-franco (free trade zone), smuggling, treasures and other findings and discoveries.

Reviews

Tara Neitzey

5

This is more than just a walk into the catacombs under the city. Reasonably priced for an informative two hour tour and history lesson. Our guide was very knowledgeable as well as entertaining. During the hottest part of the summer heat, this is a great option.
G Puccini

5

Well organized tour. If you are a non Russian/Ukrainian Speaker then make sure to call in advance and book a private tour otherwise you'll be bored as you'll understand very little. Tour times are 10 AM, 2PM and 5 PM. For group tours it's 250 grivna per person. Private tours are 1,500 grivna. It's ... More..

Well organized tour. If you are a non Russian/Ukrainian Speaker then make sure to call in advance and book a private tour otherwise you'll be bored as you'll understand very little. Tour times are 10 AM, 2PM and 5 PM. For group tours it's 250 grivna per person. Private tours are 1,500 grivna. It's deep in the cave so it's cool. Be prepared and wear comfortable shoes and you can bring a jacket. Hide
Kareem Ali

5

A must visit in Odessa showing the war times. The tour was in the summer, however, the weather was pretty cool inside. Only issue is was the tour times as I could not find much info in the internet. A private English tour may cost around 500 with a local guide but you have to bargain with them. High... More..

A must visit in Odessa showing the war times. The tour was in the summer, however, the weather was pretty cool inside. Only issue is was the tour times as I could not find much info in the internet. A private English tour may cost around 500 with a local guide but you have to bargain with them. Highly recommended. Hide

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Schedule and cost of excursions

Daily:

At 10:00
AT 14:00
At 17:00

Advance entry MANDATORY!

Tours are conducted in Russian.

In Ukrainian, English, German and other languages – by appointment.

Private tour (Any time English, German and other)

How to get there

Bus

198, 208, 8, 124

Taxi

3-b, 2-nd Razumovskyi lane.