Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy

Museum Regional art museum in Sumy, Ukrainian collections

The Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy houses regional Ukrainian art collections, drawing visitors for exhibitions of portraiture, landscapes and 20th-century works.

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The Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy is a municipal museum dedicated to regional and Ukrainian visual arts. It carries the name of Nikanor Onatsky, a figure associated with Ukrainian art.

Permanent displays focus on paintings, graphics and works by local and regional artists, plus rotating temporary exhibitions and cultural events. The museum is used for public exhibitions, educational programmes and local cultural programming rather than large national collections.

Collections have been assembled and expanded by municipal and regional cultural authorities over the 20th century and into the present; the institution serves as the principal art repository for Sumy Oblast. The museum’s holdings reflect the artistic history of the region across the 19th and 20th centuries.

The museum is located in the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, within the urban centre and readily accessible from local streets and public transport.

  • Namesake: Named for the Ukrainian painter and art educator Nikanor Onatsky, whose name the museum bears in recognition of his contribution to regional art.
Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy
50.9060, 34.7999

Tips for Visiting Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy #

  • Before planning a visit, check the museum's current opening status, hours and any travel advisories - local conditions can affect cultural institutions in Sumy, so confirm by phone or official city/cultural websites.
  • Contact the museum in advance to learn about guided tours or temporary exhibitions; that way you won't miss special displays or limited-access rooms that aren't obvious from the street.

Best Time to Visit Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy #

Best visited on weekday mornings year-round to avoid crowds and enjoy the exhibits in a quieter setting.

Weekdays, mornings
Year-round (weekdays best) · Indoor
As an indoor regional museum, the least crowded times are weekday mornings; school groups and weekend family visits are more common outside term-time.
Summer months (busier)
June-August (local school holidays) · Indoor
Local school holidays and summer can bring more family and student groups-expect higher visitor numbers then.

Weather & Climate near Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy #

Climate

Nikanor Onatsky Regional Art Museum in Sumy's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-35°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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