Mamaeva Sloboda Open-Air Museum
Mykhaila Dontsya St. 2, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
The Mamaeva Sloboda Open Air Museum replicates a traditional Cossack settlement of the 17th and 18th centuries in the heart of Kiev. With nearly 100 buildings spread out over 9.2 hectares, the museum offers visitors a glimpse of Ukrainian architecture and a look into the Ukrainian way of life, starting with the Cossack three-domed wooden church that stands in the center of the museum. As visitors make their way through the grounds, they will also see the estates of a church warden, blacksmith, potter, fortune teller and several Cossacks, each with multiple structures such as storehouses, stables and barns. Visitors also have the opportunity to sample traditional Ukrainian dishes at the museum restaurant, to ride Cossack horses, to feed farm animals and to learn more about Ukrainian customs, rites and handicrafts.
Practical Info
The Open Air Museum is located seven kilometers from Khreschatyk. To get there, take trolley bus 27 or 27K or marshrutka 427, 433 or 454. The restaurant at the museum stays open until 11:00pm.
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