Cultural and Leisure Activities of Architectural Skansen – Type Complexes in Ukraine at the Beginning of the XXI Century

The purpose of the research is to highlight the cultural and leisure activities of architectural skansen – type complexes of in Ukraine at the beginning of the XXI century. Methodology of the research consists in applying the method of source study analysis of the main publications on the topic (to determine the level of scientific research results), terms analysis (to clarify basic concepts), comparison approach (to identify the characteristic features of the development of architectural skansen – type complexes), and theoretical generalization (to draw conclusions). Scientific novelty is that the process of the formation of architectural complexes of the skansen – type in Ukraine at the beginning of the 21st century was first highlighted by the author; cultural and leisure activities of the largest institutions of the mentioned type have been presented. Conclusions. At the beginning of the XXI century in Ukraine, a new type of open-air museum appeared – architectural skansen – type complexes. The cultural and leisure activities were added to the traditional areas of work of the museums. It can be argued that this type of museums today implements such varieties of cultural and leisure activities as: reproducing material and spiritual culture through historical re-enactment, conducting workshops to make popular handicrafts, developing and introducing animation programs, organizing festivals, arranging various holidays and celebrations