Attractions of Byshiv

The People's Exemplary Ethnology Museum in Byshiv, Lviv Region, was founded in 1991 at the Byshiv Secondary School. It was created on the initiative of the former director of the school, a researcher of historical and cultural monuments, Volodymyr Koval.

The exposition in five halls tells about the history of Byshiv and neighboring villages, introduces the culture and crafts of the region. Museum funds contain more than 3,000 exhibits.

In the first hall, ancient icons of the 19th and 20th centuries are exhibited. The historical exposition contains documents and old maps of the villages of Byshiv, Zabava, Ordiv and Torky, a collection of old clocks and a large school bell. The tools of weavers, carpenters, coopers, etc. tell about the ancient crafts of the Galician peasantry. A unique attraction is a wooden beehive-log from the 17th century.

In the "Galician Peasant's House" hall, the interior of a donkey is recreated with a stove, ancient pots and plates, and a large wooden chest. The exhibition "From Grandmother's Chest" presents a collection of embroidered women's shirts and suits, spare parts, skirts, towels, shawls.

In the "Weaving shop" exhibition, visitors are offered master classes on working looms.