The National Museum of Medicine of Ukraine is one of the largest medical museums not only in Ukraine but also in Europe. The museum presents the development of medicine in Ukraine from ancient times to the present day. The museum's organization was based on the latest concept of museology, which allowed the use of scientific, methodological and documentary materials and exhibits in combination with architectural, artistic, technical and audiovisual means. In addition to the stand exposition, the museum has created original interiors with portrait figures of famous scientists and doctors and dioramas dedicated to the most significant events in Ukrainian medicine. The museum's exposition also features a wide range of Ukrainian fine arts related to medical topics. In 1983, the work on the creation of this museum was awarded the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology. By the Decree of the President of Ukraine of February 15, 1999, it was granted the status of National Museum.