Centrum Dziedzictwa Przyrodniczego i Kulturowego Jury

About the museum

The Centrum Dziedzictwa Przyrodniczego i Kulturowego Jury (Centre for the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Jura) in Podlesice is an educational complex at the foot of limestone hills with rock outcrops, next to the Góra Zborów geological nature reserve. The Centre’s buildings serve as the logistics base for the activities of the Towarzystwo Miłośników Ziemi Zawierciańskiej (Society of Friends of the Zawiercie Land) to protect the landscape and biodiversity of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. The Centre operates under the care of the Fundacja Centrum Dziedzictwa Przyrodniczego i Kulturowego (Foundation of the Centre for the Natural and Cultural Heritage).

The buildings present the results of entomological, palaeontological and archaeological research carried out in the region. The interdisciplinary exhibition covers more than 200 m² and includes a three-dimensional, interactive model of the Góra Zborów area, as well as a multimedia conference room where educational films are shown. A separate geological exhibition presents minerals from around the world, fossils, meteorites, shark teeth and dinosaur bones. Information boards explain, among other things, the geology of the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura and the evolution of life on Earth.

Part of the complex is a nature trail through the reserve and the Jaskinia Głęboka (Deep Cave), open to tourists, which is 190 m long. It was secured in 2010, and the underground route is visited with a guide. The Centre also offers educational programmes and training courses, and in the area programmes on traditional grazing of Olkusz sheep are carried out.

Highlights

• three-dimensional, interactive model of the Góra Zborów area
• geological exhibition with minerals, fossils and meteorites
• shark teeth and dinosaur bones
• Jaskinia Głęboka: illuminated route, 190 m long
• nature trail in the Góra Zborów reserve

Permanent exhibitions

• Wystawa geologiczna – The exhibition presents minerals from around the world, agates, fossils and meteorites, and information boards on the geology and palaeontology of the Kraków-Częstochowa Jura and the evolution of life on Earth.
• Ekspozycja interdyscyplinarna Centrum Jury – The exhibition covers more than 200 m² and includes a three-dimensional, interactive model of the Góra Zborów area and a presentation of the results of entomological, palaeontological and archaeological research.

Operated by

Fundacja Centrum Dziedzictwa Przyrodniczego i Kulturowego

Admission & discounts

Tickets for visiting Jaskinia Głęboka are bought after prior notification or booking. The price list for admission to the exhibitions in the Centre building is not currently published.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Centre is adapted for people with disabilities, but the route through Jaskinia Głęboka is not accessible to them.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The geological exhibition is aimed at both adults and children. The Centre also offers educational programmes for schools.

Getting there & parking

Jaskinia Głęboka lies in the Góra Zborów reserve, about 1 km west of Podlesice, near the Centre’s car park. Nature trail signs lead from the car park to the cave.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The Centre sells regional publications and souvenirs and offers regional cuisine.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The multimedia conference room and the Centre’s facilities are used for events, conferences and training.

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