The museum of local history in Izium has been significantly affected by the Russian invasion. It endured missile strikes and damage, but preserved some of its notable collection, including rare gospels hidden from invaders. Currently, the museum is closed to the public due to safety concerns, and its community size has drastically decreased. The roof has been repaired, but other damage remains. Staff run walking tours of the city and exhibit temporary collections in makeshift spaces, maintaining cultural engagement despite ongoing threats.
The museum of local history in Izium suffered significant damage due to missiles during the Russian invasion, yet many of its collections were successfully hidden from invaders.
Halyna Ivanova, the museum director, noted that while the roof is repaired, re-glazing the windows is futile given the ongoing missile strikes jeopardizing the area.
Even though the museum is closed to the public due to safety concerns, staff conduct walking tours of the city's historical buildings and host temporary exhibitions in damaged spaces.
The museum’s community has been drastically reduced from 40,000 to half that number since the invasion, highlighting the deep impact of the conflict.
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