Bolatice Skansen, Open-air folk museum in Opava District, Czech Republic
Bolatice Skansen is an open-air museum in Opava District that displays traditional buildings, tools, and household items from the region. The collection documents the farming practices and crafts that were carried out across Moravian-Silesia over many generations.
The museum was founded in 2002 when local residents decided to preserve the way of life in the Hlučín area. Since then it has gathered objects that safeguard the region's cultural heritage for the future.
The museum displays working techniques that have shaped daily life in this region for generations, from weaving to woodworking. Visitors can observe how these skills are reflected in the artifacts on display.
The museum sits about 12 kilometers east of Opava and is best reached by car or organized group visits. Guided tours and craft workshops are offered to help visitors understand the traditional way of life of the region.
Skilled craftspeople regularly demonstrate their trades on site, showing how traditional items were actually made. This lets visitors experience the practical side of these old trades firsthand rather than just viewing finished objects.
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