Pysanka Museum
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Pysanka Museum to see Easter eggs; they come to witness a national symbol painted with the soul of Ukraine. You enter what looks like the world's largest pysanka itself, a whimsical building that immediately sets the tone for the wonders inside. The collection explodes with color, from tiny, intricate goose eggs adorned with ancient sun symbols to larger, narrative-driven wooden eggs depicting scenes of village life. Each piece is a testament to the patience and faith of its creator, a tiny universe of meaning held in the palm of your hand. It’s far more than folk art—it’s a vibrant, living language written in wax and dye.
Collection Highlights
Look for the stunning 'heavenly ladder' motifs that look like precise, colorful stairways spiraling around an egg, or find the powerful 'rozha' goddess symbols believed to offer protection. The sheer variety is breathtaking, from delicate ceramic versions glazed in deep blues to robust wooden eggs carved with stags and horses.
Visitor Information
You'll find it easily on Vyacheslav Chornovil Avenue in Kolomyya—it's hard to miss the giant egg! It's a perfect stop to break up a journey through the Carpathian region.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is an architectural pysanka: a soaring, white-and-pastel domed structure decorated with colored glass and traditional patterns that mimic the very art form it celebrates.
Contact & Location
Address: Музей Писанки, 43б, проспект Вʼячеслава Чорновола, Коломия, Коломийська міська громада, Коломийський район, Івано-Франківська область, 78200, Україна
Phone: +380 68 838 9874
Website: Visit Website
