Múzeum kysuckej dediny

Múzeum kysuckej dediny is an open-air museum in Slovakia displaying more than 30 buildings including residences, barns, and chapels distributed across the grounds. The structures are primarily constructed from wood and illustrate different aspects of rural life in this region.

The museum was established in 1974 to preserve buildings from two villages before they were submerged beneath a reservoir. This rescue effort saved the heritage of an entire region and created a living archive of its past.

The museum displays how people lived and worked through its wooden buildings and traditional tools that visitors encounter while walking the grounds. The layout of the structures gives a sense of the daily rhythm and connections between homes, farms, and community spaces.

The museum is open during warmer months, with different hours on weekdays compared to weekends. Comfortable shoes are recommended since exploring the natural terrain involves walking along numerous paths.

The grounds feature a working narrow-gauge railway from the era of timber logging that winds through the museum and operates with a reversal system. This is a rare preservation of a historical transport method seldom found in this form elsewhere in Europe.

Location: Nová Bystrica

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Website: https://kysuckemuzeum.sk/muzeum-kysuckej-dediny

GPS coordinates: 49.38367,19.09838

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41