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Ethnographic museum · Ždiar, Prešov
Ždiarsky Dom Museum
Museum in a typical wooden house of Ždiar, established in 1971 by the local residents, showing the interior, costumes and customs of the Górale who live at the foot of the Belianske Tatras.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Ždiarsky Dom Museum
The Ždiarsky dom is a small museum housed in a traditional wooden house of Ždiar, created in 1971 by the village itself at the initiative of local residents. It shows how the Górale, the mountain people of the region, lived, with their architecture, furniture, utensils and traditional costumes.
The houses of Ždiar are built from timber logs, and the façades often have painted bands and ornaments between the joints in white, blue and red. They cluster around enclosed courtyards, with stable and barn in the same complex. The museum reproduces the interior of one of these houses, with the kitchen, bedroom and living room, and the visit is accompanied by explanations about everyday life in the mountains.
The display includes festive costumes, embroidery and objects associated with the village’s celebrations. The museum offers visitors the chance to wear the local costume for photos and, on some occasions, stages a traditional Ždiar wedding.
The surrounding village is part of the visit: the main street and the Blaščatská dolina neighbourhood preserve several decorated houses, many converted into guesthouses, with views of the limestone walls of the Belianske Tatras.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to an hour for the museum; an additional hour to walk around the village.
Best time
During daytime opening hours of the museum, which vary by season. Summer days allow combining the visit with walks through the meadows.
How to get there
It is located by the main road that runs through Ždiar. Buses linking Poprad and Tatranská Lomnica to the Polish border stop in the village.
Tip
Ask at the museum when the traditional wedding presentation takes place. Afterwards, walk up to the higher part of the village to see the painted houses with the Tatras in the background.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ždiarsky Dom Museum
What does the Ždiarsky dom museum show?
The house, furniture, costumes and customs of the Gorals of Ždiar, in a traditional wooden interior.
Can you wear the traditional costume at the Ždiarsky dom?
Yes, the museum offers visitors the option to wear the local costume and take photos.
Where can you see the painted houses of Ždiar?
Along the main street and in the Blaščatská dolina neighborhood, where several wooden houses retain the painted bands on their walls.