Zhytomyr's Art Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion that once served as the residence of the head of the Catholic Diocese of Zhytomyr. The building gives the museum much of its character, with an old-city setting and rooms that suit a slower look at the collection.
The museum is part of the regional museum system and holds paintings and cultural objects from several European traditions, including Italian, Dutch, French, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian works. It is a useful stop for visitors who want Zhytomyr's cultural history beyond its better-known space museum.