Collections of ancient or historic buildings, either original or reconstructed on a site or linked sites presented to the public in such a way as to increase understanding of the past located in Europe.
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- Massing and Finsterau Authentic villages and homes in these open-air museums in Lower Bavaria.
- The Ethnographic Open Air Museum Etar Situated 8 km south of the town of Gabrovo in Bulgaria it displays the architecture, life style and economic past of region during the second half of the 18th and the 19th centuries. Craftsman's workshops, exhibitions.
- Roman Open Air Museum Hechingen-Stein A reconstructed Roman Villa Rustica from the 1st to the 3rd century A.D. Description of the site, walking tour and panoramic views. In English and German.
- Roscheider Hof Open air museum just outside Trier on the Moselle, which presents the folk culture of the European Saar-Lor-Lux region.
- Glentleiten Open Air Museum Situated on the foothills of the Alps, the museum conveys a living picture of Upper Bavaria's past and emphasizes farming. Features 40 reconstructed buildings. Includes hours, admission prices, events, guided tours, direction map. [German and English].
- Netherlands Open Air Museum The building has two exhibition halls, a museum shop, a coffee house with terrace, an information desk and a digital board which displays information on the museum and the collections.
- Skansen Swedish farmsteads, animals and traditional events.
- The Sandvig Collection Tells the story of people in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley the last 300 years. Features rural, urban and 20th century collections. Includes details and photos. Located in Maihaugen, Bergen, Norway. [Norwegian and English]
- Vallby Open-Air Museum Located in northwestern Västerås, it is one of Sweden's largest museums. Features many buildings moved to the location to resemble a village from centuries past. Includes photos, educational programs, hours and directions.
- Open-Air Museum of Lithuania Includes history and visitor information.
- Grachten Musea Information about the seven museums. Includes descriptions and hours. Located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. [English and Dutch]