Múzeum na Dreve maľované
When visiting the village of Čičmany, which has become famous for its well-preserved folk architecture, you can stop by the unconventional Múzeum na Dreve maľované museum. This museum has been welcoming its visitors since 2021. It will guide you through the local folk history.
Thanks to its architecture, the village of Čičmany has also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is among the highest-situated villages in the Žilina district, and its unique character is enhanced by the beautiful environment of the Skorušinské vrchy mountains. In addition to natural beauty, you can also look into the premises of Múzeum na Dreve maľované museum, where they will draw you into the folk history of the village through interesting exhibits and engaging commentary.
The museum's exhibition focuses on the history and traditions of this village and its surroundings. Here you can view more than a hundred wedding chests and many other beautiful folk items. The oldest chest was made in 1767, and its decoration even includes gold and silver powder. Ladies in particular will enjoy admiring the hand-embroidered traditional costumes. A guide can accompany you through the entire tour, telling you more about what the chests were used for, on what occasions they were gifted, or explaining the symbolism of the colors used at that time. You can also take a look 300 years back into the past, when art was a regular part of people's lives.
If you feel like exploring all the beauties of our past, head out for a museum tour during opening hours. Afterwards, a tour of the open-air museum Skanzen Čičmany, where the mentioned painted houses will captivate you, will also come in handy. You can also treat yourself to a pleasant walk to Strážovské vodopády waterfalls. The water falling from their rocks soothes and gives a person positive energy. When a blanket of snow covers our land, that is when you can put on your ski boots and hit the slopes of the ski resort Javorinka - Čičmany. Or would you rather visit the attractive ranch Osada Dallas?
We leave the choice of how to spend your free time up to you. We will gladly help you select the best accommodation in Slovakia. In our offer of accommodation near Múzeum na Dreve maľované museum, we have various types of accommodation facilities. Families with children mostly prefer cottages in Čičmany. However, traditional wooden houses Drevenice Čičmany have an even more indescribable charm, where hosts also strive to preserve their authentic atmosphere. So which option will you choose for your stay?
