Open-air museums in Slovakia

Slovakia has around 14 open-air museums, or skanzens, showcasing the country's folk traditions, architecture, and economic history. The museums include examples of traditional buildings and furnishings, and many offer demonstrations of traditional handicrafts. The largest open-air museum is the Slovak Village Open Air Museum in Martin.

List of museums

A dedicated archaeological park beside the Liptovská Mara dam.
Located in Banská Štiavnica, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Slovakia, it allows access in the old gold and silver mine.
Many of the village houses are built in the traditional style.
Located in Sebedražie near Prievidza, it allows access in the brown coal mine.
Part of the Ľubovňa Castle complex in northern Slovakia.
Part of the Bardejov Spa complex.
Slovakia's largest open-air museum, located in Martin.
Located in Pribylina, in the Liptov area.
Features many traditional buildings and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Located in Vychylovka, he site also features a restored forest logging railway.
Located in Zuberec, a 20-hectare site housing numerous traditional buildings relocated to the site for preservation from throughout the Orava region.
Located in Nitra.
Located in Humenné, north-east Slovakia.

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Open-air museums in Slovakia
Wooden church at the Open Air Museum, Zuberec – Brestová 

See also

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