Batʹkivshchyna Bandery, Muzey
About This Museum
Tucked away in the quiet village of Staryi Uhryniv, this museum feels less like a formal institution and more like a pilgrimage site. It occupies the very house where Stepan Bandera was born, grounding his controversial legacy in the intimate, worn floorboards and simple rooms of a rural Ukrainian homestead. The atmosphere is thick with a sense of lived history, making the complex narrative of 20th-century Ukrainian nationalism feel immediate and personal. This isn't just a display of artifacts; it's an immersion into the origins of an idea that continues to shape the nation.
Collection Highlights
You'll find poignant personal items, like family photographs and Bandera's childhood belongings, that sit alongside weightier political documents. One of the most moving exhibits details his years imprisoned in a German concentration camp, featuring reproductions of his prison letters. The preservation of the original living quarters—the kitchen with its traditional oven, the modest bedrooms—powerfully contrasts the humble beginnings with the monumental historical figure he would become.
Visitor Information
Come prepared for a reflective, somewhat raw experience; it's a place that provokes strong feelings and deep thought. Since it's off the main tourist trail in a small village, checking opening hours in advance is wise. The staff are often deeply knowledgeable locals who can provide context you won't find on any placard.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a restored, traditional Western Ukrainian wooden house, painted a simple white with classic carved wooden trim around the windows and eaves. It’s an unassuming, vernacular structure that blends seamlessly into the village landscape, its modesty being its most powerful architectural statement.
Contact & Location
Address: Історико-меморіальний музей Степана Бандери, 48, Весела вулиця, Старий Угринів, Новицька сільська громада, Калуський район, Івано-Франківська область, 77362, Україна
Phone: +380 3472 97510
Website: Visit Website
