National Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Folk Art, Traditional folk art museum in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine
The National Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Folk Art is housed in the former metropolitan chambers at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and contains over 75,000 objects of traditional craft and decoration. The collection spans multiple regions and includes carpets, embroidery, ceramics, woodwork, glass, and metalwork created over centuries.
The museum was founded in 1899 as part of a larger antiquities and art collection, then became an independent institution in 1964. It received national status in 2010 and has continued to grow as an important center for preserving craft traditions.
The collection shows craft traditions from different regions through carpets, embroidery, ceramics, woodwork, glass, and metalwork that reflect how people decorated their homes and daily objects. You can see how these skills were passed down through families and remain part of local identity today.
The museum is located within the monastery complex and easy to access on foot, with other attractions nearby. Virtual tours are available if you prefer to explore the collection before or after your visit.
The museum holds the world's largest collection of Maria Prymachenko paintings, with around 650 works by this pioneering Ukrainian artist. This remarkable gathering shows her innovative and colorful approach to depicting nature and animals.
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