Vama Egg Museum — Attraction in Vama

Vama Egg Museum in the village of Vama is one of the things that you can't miss in Bucovina. You will be surprised by the richness of the collection. You will find eggs of many sizes, of many birds, originating from dozens of different countries of the world, decorated with many different techniques and materials and produced in different years. This museum is a continuous spreading of colours and shapes on hundreds of eggs, whose history is explained by an audio guide avalaible in many languages, in which the voice who explaines is that of Letitia Orsivschi herself, the woman and artist behind this museum. You can also find an explanation about the two main different techniques with which they can paint the eggs, one of these being invented in Bucovina. You can make photos by paying 10 RON (about 2 euros). Finally, you can buy some painted eggs made by Letitia Orsivschi. Very reccomended visit for all kind of tourists, also children, couples, families,...

It's a great place. The most visited place in the old town of Vama. His story is a special one. It all started with the manager's passion for the decorated eggs. The tradition in Bukovina is unique in the world, here the eggs are painted, from the passion to collect as many as they find that it has more than expected. She opened up what would bring her fame. From her little passion she managed to open the largest museum of decorated eggs in Europe. In the museum there are eggs from all Bukovina, eggs from Russia, eggs belonging to the British royal family, chicken eggs, ostrich, duck and even the museum star - A lizard egg with a hidden message. The business has gone so well that every year tourists from Germany, France, Japan come to see the museum. Here you can learn to paint eggs, try traditional food and even spend a few days in a unique setting. It's more than just a museum, it's a second home where you can get back...

Fantastic place, especial cultural, traditional spirit! We visited it 3 days before with my family. Even boys found it to be amazing! very hospitable staff, excellent exposition, composed perfectly to display eggs in colours, style, traditions. Older traditional, remarkable modern ones; on different egg sizes, styles and materials. I study ukrainian egg art for years, and supposed I am hard to be surprised, but - I was overwhelmed. For 3 years I planned visit, and now think, I'll be happy to come once more, with more friends. Definitely, this place is worth to be included in trip of everyone who is at least minimally interested in traditions, painting, collectioning, and much more! Also, if you travel from somewhere, where eastern traditions are related to eggs - take one with you for these great ppeople, contribute to growth of...