Museum of folk architecture and way of life on the precarpation region
About This Museum
Stepping into this open-air museum feels like wandering through a living, breathing 19th-century Carpathian village. It all started when they decided to save these incredible wooden structures from being lost forever, moving them here to create a permanent home. You can peek inside old churches with their intricate woodwork, and wander past sturdy farmhouses that have stood for centuries. The air smells of old timber and wildflowers, making the history feel incredibly tangible.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the stunning three-domed St. Demetrius Church from 1888, its silhouette is just iconic. I was fascinated by the fully furnished Hutsul cottage, complete with colorful traditional textiles and a massive clay oven. Seeing the old schoolhouse and the water-powered mill really shows you how a whole community functioned.
Visitor Information
It's spread out over a huge, grassy hillside near Ivano-Frankivsk, so wear comfy shoes for exploring! The paths are mostly natural, so it's best on a dry day when you can really take your time meandering.
Architecture & Building
The buildings are classic Carpathian folk architecture—think entirely hand-built from heavy timber logs, with steeply pitched shingled roofs designed to shed heavy snow.
Contact & Location
Address: Н-09, Крилос, Галицька міська громада, Івано-Франківський район, Івано-Франківська область, 77162, Україна
Phone: +380 3431 31242
Website: Visit Website
