National Museum of Folk Art of Hutsul and Pokutty

Do you know that Hutsuls made toys from sheep's cheese? To look at these unique products, see what the inhabitants of the Carpathians dressed in, how they decorated their homes, it is possible in the National Museum of Folk Art of Hutsul and Pokutty, whose buildings are scattered across several cities of Ivano-Frankivsk region. The largest collection is in Kolomyia, in the former People's House. Do you know that Hutsuls made toys from sheep's cheese? To look at these unique products, see what the inhabitants of the Carpathians dressed in, how they decorated their homes, it is possible in the National Museum of Folk Art of Hutsul and Pokutty, whose buildings are scattered across several cities of Ivano-Frankivsk region. The largest collection is in Kolomyia, in the former People's House.

Kolomiya Museum of Folk Art was founded in 1926, its funds are more than 50 thousand exhibits. They represent the decorative and applied arts of the Hutsuls and Pokotians, from the 17th century to the present day. Original embroidery, skilful weaving, fine carving, forging, engraving, inlay, leather goods, handmade ceramics are all presented in the expositions. There are also exhibits of Trypillian culture.

Part of the National Museum of Folk Art is the world's onlyPysanka Museum. He is also in Kolomyia. The building itself can be seen from a distance: this 13-meter painted egg! In the museum's funds - about 12 thousand pysanky.

In addition, the structure of the National Museum of Folk Art of Hutsul and Pokutia also includes museums in the cities of Kosiv and Yaremche.

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