List of living history museums in Europe

Visit one of the many impressing Living History museums in Europe. They are perfect for a family day out with the kids and to learn more about history.

A living history museum is a type of museum which recreates historical settings to simulate the past time periods.

Usually, these museums have reenactors or interpreters to represent their time period, so visitors can experience what life was like back then. The interpreters use historical tools, wear time period clothes and do historical activities.

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