Skansen Kurpiowski

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Skansen Kurpiowski, Open-air museum in Nowogród, Poland.

The Kurpiowski open-air museum extends across 3.5 hectares, featuring 23 wooden buildings and numerous traditional structures from the Kurpie region.

Adam Chętnik and Zofia Chętnik established the museum in 1927, making it one of the earliest folk architecture museums in Poland.

The museum exhibits traditional wooden residences, farm buildings, sculptures, and regional attire that represent the distinct culture of the Kurpie people.

Visitors can explore the interiors of multiple historical buildings and taste regional specialties at the onsite restaurant throughout the year.

The museum sits on an elevated escarpment above the Narew River, containing preserved beekeeping equipment and traditional wooden barns from the 18th century.

Location: Nowogród

GPS coordinates: 53.22788,21.87343

Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:58

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