Technical Museum of retro cars «Time Machines», Dnipro

More than a hundred vehicles: cars, motorcycles, tractors and even aircraft. The oldest exhibit — a BMW-321 from 1948. And it all came from one person’s passion.

The Machines of Time Technical Museum in Dnipro is the second private vintage car museum in Ukraine and one of the most atmospheric «time machines» you can actually walk into.

Quick Facts

What It Is and Why Visit

Machines of Time is not a dusty warehouse of old cars but a carefully curated collection that recreates the atmosphere of the last century. More than 100 vehicles, with around 60 on permanent display.

Motor enthusiasts and casual visitors alike come here — to see American classics alongside iconic Soviet models like the Pobeda, Chaika and GAZ-21, to examine motorcycles, rare trucks and themed display corners. This is a place where machines tell history better than any textbook.

About 50 vintage cars from different countries — from American classics to Soviet legends. The oldest among them is older than most visitors.

History: A Museum Born from a Passion

The museum opened in 2014, founded by vintage car enthusiast Mykhailo Prudnikov. It is Ukraine’s second private retro car museum — after the Faeton in Zaporizhzhia.

The core collection covers cars, motorcycles, tractors and aviation — over a hundred vehicles in total. Alongside production models are genuine rarities: the oldest exhibit, a 1948 BMW-321, iconic Soviet models and hardware you rarely see running today.

Beyond the permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and even film screenings — making Machines of Time more of a living cultural venue than a static showcase.

What to See and Do

1948 BMW-321. The oldest exhibit and one of the museum’s symbols — start your tour here.

Soviet classics. Pobeda, Chaika, GAZ-21 — cars that entire eras rode in.

Motorcycles and trucks. A separate story for those who love vehicles beyond passenger cars.

Themed corners and photo zones. Last-century interiors — ready-made sets for striking shots.

Getting There

By car. The museum is within Dnipro city. Check the current address and opening hours on the museum’s official pages before visiting.

By public transport. Reach Dnipro by train or bus, then use city transport or a taxi to the museum.

Combine with the city. Dnipro has a fine embankment, museums and contemporary architecture, so Machines of Time fits naturally into a full day in the city.

Visitor Checklist

• Camera: chrome, headlights and interior details make rewarding shots.
• Opening hours: confirm in advance, especially during wartime.
• Time for details: the exhibits reward close attention, don’t rush.
• Entry fee: paid admission, check current prices on arrival.

What NOT to do: don’t sit in the cars or touch exhibits without permission — these are cherished rarities and the museum treats them accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many exhibits does the museum have?

The collection numbers over 100 vehicles — cars, motorcycles, tractors and aircraft — with around 60 on permanent display.

What is the oldest car in the collection?

The oldest exhibit is a 1948 BMW-321 — one of the museum’s defining symbols.

Is it interesting for children?

Yes, the large collection of vivid machinery, motorcycles and trucks tends to captivate kids as much as adults. It’s a solid family outing for a couple of hours.

Machines of Time is a reminder that history can be not just read but examined — in the chrome of headlights and the curves of bodywork. One enthusiast built a collection that people travel to Dnipro from across the country to see.

Come and look at a BMW older than your parents, Soviet classics and motorcycles that remember different roads. Two hours here go faster than you’d expect.