Learn the history of Ukraine visually. Interesting open-air places for family weekends

Family weekends can be useful and entertaining at the same time. Ukrainian open-air museums will take you on an outdoor walk, tell you many interesting facts about the history of Ukraine and show you preserved ancient artifacts. You can take part in master classes, try your hand at ancient crafts, and have a snack in an atmospheric place. Fill your weekend with cozy family warmth and knowledge.

Principality of Kyivan Rus

The Kyivan Rus architectural complex is interesting both architecturally and for its content. Wooden buildings with observation towers, mysterious passages and a stable offer a variety of activities and entertainment:

• organize a sword fight
• become a potter
• try blacksmithing
• shoot from the bow
• learn about the life of the principality of ancient Kyiv
• shoot from cannons
• ride horses
• walk around the museums
• enjoy delicious lunches and more

Guides dressed in traditional costumes of the princely era complement the atmosphere and tell interesting stories about things that are not always possible to learn at a school desk. In such a historic and unusual place, you can celebrate birthdays and even weddings in an interesting way.

The stable is a separate experience in the Kyivan Rus Park. You can book a carriage ride or just sit on a horse and talk to the therapy animals. Entrance fees: UAH 150 for adults and UAH 100 for children. You should book excursions and master classes in advance. The park is located in Obukhiv district, Kopachiv village.

Transcarpathian Museum of Folk Architecture and Life

A trip to Uzhhorod would be incomplete without a visit to the Transcarpathian Museum of Folk Architecture and Life. The cultural heritage of Ukraine, which is preserved on the slope of the Castle Hill, is one of the first open-air museums in Ukraine. You will see

• ancient huts
• ancient Ukrainian life
• bell tower
• school
• smithy
• tavern

You can feel the atmosphere of Western Ukraine and learn about its history through interesting quests, interactive tours, and themed events during the holidays. You can take part in authentic rituals, visit private exhibitions, and learn various crafts through master classes. Fluffy animals living on the museum's territory will complement your tour with therapeutic communication. Bring your friends with you to make your day at the museum more interesting and save money.

Ticket prices: adults - 100 UAH, school children - 50 UAH, pensioners and students - 70 UAH. Group tours cost from 300 to 500 UAH. The museum offers a "marriage in a day" service. You can make your wedding traditionally Ukrainian and definitely unforgettable. The cost of the service is 6188.85 UAH.

Historical and cultural complex Radomysl Castle

A modernized approach to preserving Ukrainian heritage and studying the history of Ukraine makes this complex one of the most interesting sites for immersion in ancient times. On the territory of the castle there are

• a museum of Ukrainian domestic icons
• papermill
• castle museum
• hotel
• restaurant

Interesting excursions to Radomysl Castle are full of romantic legends, and the landscaped park with a lake surprises with its Instagram-worthy outfits every time. Staying in a boutique hotel will be an interesting experience for both you and your children. During group workshops (for 10 people or more), you will be able to make a motanka doll, wreath, or postcard to get tangible proof that your castle adventure is not a dream. Radomysl Castle also has interesting offers for romantic weekends, during which you will have the opportunity to take a break from society and enjoy only each other.

It can be an impressive weekend that will leave you with unforgettable memories and new knowledge of the history of Ukraine.