Verkhovyna is one of the most Hutsul regions in the Carpathians, it is here, living in an area remote from large population centers, for centuries the mountaineers of the Carpathians best managed to keep their traditions and protect them from the influence of the «outside world». Much of the life and history of this unusual and interesting people can be learned in local museums, and one of such museums is the Regional Museum of History and Local Lore «Hutsulschina».
The Museum of Hutsulschina in Verkhovyna was opened in 1938 in the heart of the village in a colorful two-story wooden house. The exposition of the museum consisted of archaeological finds and ancient objects of everyday life and art. The museum’s collection is housed in three rooms and is an exhibition of art objects, folk life and paintings by local artists.
Hutsul clothing is characterized by brightness, elegant decoration, interesting ornaments — in the museum you can see Hutsul outfits in which they once got married, celebrated festivities and celebrated at various folk festivals. The collection of household items is very extensive — these are fancy old bottles for wine and other drinks, clay, including painted pots and other utensils, kerosene and spirit lamps, primuses and other common household items, which are a hundred and more years old. The museum presents folk art items — embroidered towels, napkins and other samples of artistic weaving, wooden and birch bark caskets, vases, baskets and much more.
One of the unusual aspects of visiting the museum, which will be interesting for everyone who spends their vacation in Verkhovina is the opportunity to attend a master class, where you can watch and even participate in the process of making famous Hutsul carpets. This is a fascinating event that is sure to leave a lot of impressions.
Feeling like a real Hutsul can be not only thanks to the master class, another interesting moment for all guests of this Carpathian attraction — here you can dress up in real Hutsul costumes and be photographed in the image of a native inhabitant of Verkhovyna.
This museum is a really unique place, where not only every object, but also the whole environment and atmosphere is imbued with the real Hutsul spirit. In addition to the history and culture of the indigenous people of the Carpathians, which you can learn about from the presented expositions, here you can also «join the beautiful» — the museum regularly holds exhibitions of works by local artists. Paintings by artists such as A. Repeta are characterized by vividness of colors, unique conveyance of the mood of closeness with nature, which is so vividly felt in this amazing, unlike any other village in the Carpathians.