Open Air Museum Collection (#3)

Maramures wooden church. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Cross in a crossroad. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Turea wooden church, Cluj County, dating back to the 18th century. The National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului), an open-air ethnographic museum at Herastrau Park, Bucharest. Romania

Traditional wooden crossroad crucifix, Sibiel, Sibiu county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional wooden crossroad crosses of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional farmhouse of Sasausi, Sibiu county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Saxon vine growers house, Seica Mica, Sibiu county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Wooden church dating back to the 17th century from Dretea, Cluj county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

House from Bancu, Harghita. National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului) at Herastrau Park, Bucharest

House from Balesti-Gorj. Museum of Viticulture and Tree Growing, Golesti. Arges County, Romania

Traditional wooden crossroad cross of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Windmills of Romania. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Traditional wooden crossroad crucifix, Bunesti, Valcea county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Ambulant traders homestead, Goiesti, Vidra, Alba county. ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization, an open-air museum outside Sibiu, Transylvania. Romania

Old farmhouses under a snowfall at Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Footpath to old positions of first World War, Bellum Aquilarum, open-air museum Anderter Alpe, Croda Rossa, Sexten, Sexten Dolomites, Alta Pusteria, South Tyrol, Italy

Nikos Kazantzakis, carved in tree, Open Air Museum, Lychnostatis, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, Europe

Duck and Windmill in Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Windmills in Kinderdijk at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Windmill in Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Cow on a field and Windmills in Kinderdijk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Open Air Museum, Billerbeuern, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany

Karuna church from the 17th century. Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Helsinki. Finland

Niemela Tenant Farm from the 18th century. Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Helsinki. Finland

A farm of the Nagykunsag region. Open-air museum (Skanzen) near Szentendre. Hungary

House of the Baglad region. Open-air museum (Skanzen) near Szentendre. Hungary

House from Redics. Open-air museum (Skanzen) near Szentendre. Hungary

Traditional windmill at the Estonian Open Air Museum. This museum is a life-sized reconstruction of an 18th-century rural/fishing village. Rocca al Mare, Tallinn. Estonia

Farmhouse from Kullamaa village, dating back to the 19th century. Estonian Open Air Museum, Rocca al Mare. Tallinn, Estonia

Drugstore from an old village. Estonian Open Air Museum, Rocca al Mare. Tallinn, Estonia

Windmills in Kinderdijk at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Windmill in Kinderdijk at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Holland, The Netherlands

Open Air Museum in Lehde, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Spree Forest, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

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Step into the past and explore the enchanting world of open air museums. From wooden buildings and carts at Bodie to windmills in Zaanse Schans, these living museums transport you back in time. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of a bamboo forest at Shikoku Mura open air museum on Shikoku Island, Japan. Marvel at the historical wonders of Stara Lubovna's Open Air Museum in Slovakia, where every corner tells a story. In North Holland, The Netherlands, witness the majestic sight of windmills standing tall against the horizon in Zaanse Schans. These iconic structures are not only picturesque but also symbolize centuries-old Dutch craftsmanship and innovation. Travel further south to Unteruhldingen, Germany, where pile dwellings stand as a testament to ancient civilizations that once thrived by Lake Constance. Explore their fascinating architecture and imagine life during those distant times. Discover Austria's rich heritage with Wegelate saws nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes in Innervillgraten and Villgratental. These cultural monuments offer a glimpse into traditional Tyrolean craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. Skansen open air museum in Stockholm County, Sweden is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. Wander through its glasshouse filled with exotic plants or stroll down its traditional town street lined with charming houses from different eras. Admire sculptures scattered throughout this outdoor gallery or visit Skogaholm Manor for an insight into Swedish aristocratic life. Open air museums allow us to step out of our modern lives and connect with our roots while appreciating the artistry and ingenuity of past generations. So embark on an adventure through time as you wander through these captivating sites around the world - each one offering a unique window into our shared human history.