Those who do not know their history are doomed to oblivion
The exhibition halls of the Museum of History of Odesa State University of Internal Affairs showcase various milestones in the history of the emergence, development and modern formation of Odesa region and Odesa State University of Internal Affairs. This is a real place of memory preservation that takes care of the past and present of not only the university but also the region.
Professionally designed exhibits ensure the museum's work as a powerful space for the education and development of children and youth in the region. The museum is regularly visited not only by students and staff of the OSUIA, but is also popular among students of Odesa schools, orphanages, and centers for social and psychological rehabilitation of children in Odesa region and other regions of Ukraine. Students and pupils of educational institutions are happy to bring their friends and parents to the museum. Here they will find a fascinating story about the history of the development and achievements of the Odesa police from the moment of its creation to the present day. The University History Museum also hosts thematic meetings and events, including those dedicated to important events and periods in the history of Ukraine.
The museum has two halls with more than 1000 exhibits.
The interior of the museum has overview exhibits. Among them are samples of police uniforms from different periods, cold steel and firearms, awards and other original documents of the police officers and employees of the educational institution. There is also a large number of different types of homemade weapons that were seized from criminals in the course of operational and search activities of the Odesa police. The museum's stands are filled with gifts from foreign delegations, honored guests and university alumni.
The University History Museum has several main sections:
significant historical periods and events in the development of Odesa region;
the Cossacks in the Odesa region;
formation and development of the law enforcement system in Odesa region;
expositions dedicated to tragic periods in the history of Ukraine, in particular the Holodomor, the Chornobyl disaster, the heroic actions of Ukrainians during the Revolution of Dignity and resistance to the occupation of Crimea;
international activities of the university staff and international partnerships;
about the contribution of the university staff on the way to the Victory of Ukraine during the Russian-Ukrainian war;
about the current achievements and structure of Odesa State University of Internal Affairs.
In August 2023, the University opened an updated exposition of the Museum of History of Odesa State University of Internal Affairs, which will allow visitors to learn more new and interesting information, look at updated exhibits, hear the sound of military gramophones and enjoy watching videos about the University and important periods of development of Odesa region.
The Museum of University History is indeed a conductor of the best traditions - a powerful space for the education and formation of children and youth as worthy citizens of Ukraine, capable of fulfilling their sacred duty to the Ukrainian people. And it is worth visiting for everyone interested.
