Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, Verkhovyna
The idea of creating a historical and local history museum of the Hutsul region belongs to the famous Hutsul socio-political figure, military officer, ethnographer, folklorist, talented original writer, and member of the Polish Sejm Petro Shekerik-Donikiv.
The Historical and Local Lore Museum of Hutsulshchyna was opened in 1938. This two-storey wooden building helps to learn more about Hutsul culture and attracts those interested in the history and life of Transcarpathia. The location of the museum is also characteristic - the village of Verkhovyna, deservedly considered the heart of the Hutsul region.
The museum's exposition is very worthy: a variety of archaeological finds, including ancient household items, traditional embroidery and clothing of the Hutsuls, paintings, wooden and clay products, books, etc. Various and objects of art: towels and napkins with fancy embroidery, boxes made of wood and birch bark, wicker baskets, vases and much more.
Only here you can feel like a real indigenous Hutsul: dress up in a traditional costume and take a picture. And, of course, you can't ignore the famous Hutsul carpet. Here you have the opportunity not only to observe the creation of this masterpiece, but also to sit down at the loom during a master class. The museum regularly hosts exhibitions of local artists whose paintings have a pronounced local flavor.
The main activities of the Museum of Hutsulshchyna today are: replenishment of the collection, excursion and research, scientific and publishing activities, etc.
Day off: Monday. Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00. Lunch: from 13:00 to 14:00.
The museum is located in the village of Verkhovyna, Ivano-Frankivsk region. You need to drive through the center of the village, turn left near the pharmacy, and the museum will be located on the left side of the road. The exact address is 5 Ivan Franko Street.
The museum is included in the list of objects checked for accessibility for people with special needs.
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HotelVerkhovelVerkhovynaunder 1 km from Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, VerkhovynaPoolSaunaSPANearby: Assumption Church 200 mMt Bila Kobyla 6.4 km11 trailsfrom 2 700 UAH per night
HotelPidkovaVerkhovynaunder 1 km from Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, VerkhovynaBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: Assumption Church 500 mMt Bila Kobyla 6.7 km7 trailsfrom 1 100 UAH per night
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ModerateTwo-dayVerkhovyna loopvia Krynta-Skupova ridgeElevation profile602–1 322 m22.2 kmascent 766 m≈ 7 h walkingunder 1 km from Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, Verkhovyna
HardMulti-dayVerkhovyna to Yaremchevia Mount Bila Kobyla, Mount Makovytsia +1Elevation profile506–1 477 m63.8 kmascent 2 123 munder 1 km from Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, Verkhovyna
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Craft beer & breweriesVerkhovyna Brewery at the Pyvovar Motel, VerkhovynaVerkhovyna2.4 km from Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, VerkhovynaVerkhovyna Brewery operates at the Pyvovar motel on the approach to Verkhovyna, the Hutsul capital of the Carpathians.
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Ethno parks & homesteadsLived-in Hutsul Grazhda on Ihrets, KryvorivniaKryvorivnia7 km from Regional Museum of History and Local Lore of Hutsulshchyna, VerkhovynaOn the slopes of the Ihrets ridge above Kryvorivnia stands one of the few lived-in Hutsul grazhda homesteads still inhabited and farmed by a family.