The museum of people’s architecture and way of life of Ukraine is located on a territory of about 150 hectares on the picturesque Kyiv outskirts. This is a remarkable complex of open-air exhibits. The museum structures are original examples of wooden architecture transported here from the different regions of Ukraine. The territory is divided into separate areas corresponding to the historical regions of the country.
The museum collection contains different kinds of structures: water mills and forges, cellars, wells, wooden churches, old school etc. The visitors can enter the buildings and courtyards, see the details of old peasant life, the stove which was a centerpiece of every “khata” (house) since it was used for cooking, drying, and rest. Exhibits include objects used for housework, rest, wedding ceremonies, objects of wood, and ceramics. The employees of the museum are dressed in national costumes. The museum is the biggest establishment in its kind in Eastern Europe.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Private transportation
✔ Professional Guide
✔ Ticket to museum
✔ Parking fees
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Domus Hotel
2. Vizit Hotel Complex
3. Viktoriya Family 2 Country complex
4. Khreschatyk Hotel
5. Ibis Kiev Railway Station
6. Express Hotel
7. MaNNa Boutique Hotel
8. Unik Apart Hotel
9. Comfort Hotel
10. Oselya Kiev
11. Raziotel Kyiv (Boryspilska)
12. Hotel "Old Vienna"
13. Hotel Florida
14. SkyHome Na Nauky
15. Manufactura Hotel
16. Reikartz Attache Kyiv
17. Saturn Hotel
18. Park Hotel
19. Hotel Faraon
20. Zhulyany
Itinerary
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Pyrohiv, also known as Pirogov, originally a village south of Kyiv, is a neighborhood in the southern outskirts of the Ukrainian capital city. It is now home to an outdoor Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
