Fabryka Sztuk

About the museum

Fabryka Sztuk is housed in a historic brick building at ul. 30 Stycznia 4. At the end of the 19th century the factory was moved here by the tinsmith Kelch; later it produced, among other things, sanitary equipment. About a hundred years after the factory was founded, culture moved into the old walls.

The institution opened on 22 February 2007 as the Centre for Exhibitions and Regional Culture of the Lower Vistula (Centrum Wystawienniczo-Regionalne Dolnej Wisły). After five years it was renamed Fabryka Sztuk (Art Factory), referring to the industrial past of the building. The complex consists of two buildings linked by a courtyard, modernised with EU funds; it houses two exhibition halls of 208 and 325 m², a conference hall, a room for non-governmental organisations, an art studio and three rooms of the SOWA educational zone, run in cooperation with the Kopernik Science Centre (Centrum Nauki Kopernik).

Since 1 September 2011 Fabryka Sztuk has also managed the 19th-century tenement house at ul. Podmurna 15, renovated as part of the revitalisation of the Old Town. It houses the Kazimierz Zimny Memorial Room, devoted to a native of Tczew and Olympic athletics champion, and temporary exhibitions. The institution organises exhibitions, education and open-air events, supports non-governmental organisations, and collects and stores museum collections related to the history of the town and the region.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition “Treasures of Fabryka Sztuk” with valuable museum objects from Tczew
• “The Courtyard, or a Small Kociewie Open-Air Museum”, devoted to the folk culture of the region
• Kazimierz Zimny Memorial Room, the Olympic champion from Tczew
• SOWA educational zone with workshops for children and young people
• Historic brick building of the former Kelch factory

Permanent exhibitions

• Skarby Fabryki Sztuk – The most interesting objects from the museum collections gathered by the institution, relating to the history of Tczew and the region.
• Dziedziniec, czyli mały skansen kociewski – Open-air exhibition in the courtyard of Fabryka Sztuk, devoted to the history and folk culture of Kociewie.
• Kazimierz Zimny. Tczewski olimpijczyk – Exhibition on the native of Tczew and Olympic athletics champion, presenting his story also to people who are not interested in sport.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Fabryka Sztuk w Tczewie

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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

In the main building at ul. 30 Stycznia 4 there is a lift with Braille markings and a ramp from the car park side at ul. Kołłątaja; one of the entrances leads up stairs. Building A6/A7 has a ramp, a lift and a parking space for people with disabilities. Poniatówka is accessible without thresholds but has no lift. The tenement house at ul. Podmurna 15 is single-storey and has no thresholds; on site, ring the bell at the entrance. The buildings have toilets for people with disabilities, and assistance dogs and guide dogs may enter the premises. A sign language interpreter can be ordered five days in advance; induction loops are not available.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The SOWA zone (Strefa Odkrywania, Wyobraźni i Aktywności – Zone of Discovery, Imagination and Activity) offers children and young people workshops and an interactive exhibition; the institution also runs art workshops and family open-air events.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

Publications can be bought at the customer service point.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The exhibition halls (208 and 325 m²) and the conference hall (120 m²) are rented out commercially; contact: tel. +48 58 530 44 84.

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