January 17, 2026

From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

During the Kalyady Festival, three major points of this major holiday, both in significance and duration, were distinguished – three kutias. The last kutia, known as the Lenten or Water Kutia, coincides with a significant holiday for believers – Epiphany. It is celebrated in honor of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River. On this day, water taken from rivers and springs was especially believed to have defensive and healing properties. "Defensive rituals" were also important, intended to protect the home and household from the evil eye and evil spirits.

As during the Kalyady Festival, people performed fortune-telling on Epiphany, as the entire Kalyady period was considered a magical time, when everyone had the opportunity to glimpse their future. We invite you to join traditional rituals and joyful celebrations at the open-air museum!

You can expect:

• A story about Christian and folk traditions of the holiday;
• Fortune-telling;
• A master class.

For an additional fee, you can:

- purchase souvenirs from folk artisans;

- visit the "Belarusian Tavern," located on the museum grounds.

Ticket Prices:

- Adults – 13.00 rubles;

- University students (student ID card) – 7.00 rubles;

- Schoolchildren, vocational students, and students in secondary specialized educational institutions – 7.00 rubles;

- Preschool children – free.

The museum exhibition is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The ticket office is open from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Dear visitors!

- Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

- The museum reserves the right to cancel or replace individual events depending on weather conditions.

- There is no ATM on the museum grounds. Cash is required to purchase souvenirs from artisans.

- Tickets and souvenirs can be purchased at the ticket office by card or cash.

How to find us?

The museum is located 4 km from the Moscow Ring Road, past the Malinovka car market near the Ozertso agricultural complex.

From the Yugo-Zapadnaya bus station, take commuter buses to: Minsk - Dubenci, Western Cemetery (170c), Turn to the Museum (150), Chiki; route taxi No. 1111, No. 1026.