The Museum “House of the Kyiv Vogt” is located at 6/8 Kostyantynivska Street and is an outstanding example of Ukrainian Baroque architecture from the late 17th century. The building was constructed by Jan Bykovskyi (Bykovych), the Vogt of Kyiv, between 1696 and 1699. The structure has an L-shaped layout, two storeys with a basement, and vaulted ceilings. The Bykovskyi estate, which had existed in Podil since 1663, included several courtyards, shops, a pond with a mill, and lands along the Hlybochytsia River and on Shchekavytsia Hill, reflecting the economic and social significance of the Vogt’s family in the city.
The house went through several important historical stages. After the fire of 1811, it was restored with some alterations, and from 1817 to 1820 it housed the Podil Parish School. In the 1870s, the building became the childhood home of Theophil Yanovskyi — a renowned doctor and professor at Kyiv University. Later, it served as military barracks, and from 1886 to 1917 it operated as the Oleksandr Children’s Shelter. A notable curiosity is the urban legend claiming that Peter I stayed in the house during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Poltava — a story not confirmed by documents but one that continues to attract visitors.
Today, the Museum “House of the Kyiv Vogt” presents a rich cultural and historical narrative. Its main treasure is a unique Baroque iconostasis from the 17th–18th centuries, one of the most valuable pieces in the exhibition. The museum also highlights the history of Kyiv charity traditions, life in Podil, and the everyday culture of residents of old Kyiv. Visitors can explore the architectural features of the house, its historical functions, and its cultural heritage, making the museum an important center for preserving the historical memory of the capital.