Hydropolis
Multimedia centre of knowledge about water in a 19th-century underground reservoir, with interactive installations and seven thematic zones.
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About the museum
Hydropolis is a centre of knowledge about water, set up in a historic 19th-century underground reservoir of clean water on the grounds of the former Na Grobli waterworks. The post-industrial site was revitalised and opened to visitors in 2015 as an example of combining the protection of a monument with a modern exhibition.
The centre is run by the Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji (Municipal Water and Sewerage Company) in Wrocław, which has nearly 150 years of tradition and supplies water to several hundred thousand customers. Hydropolis is the most visible expression of its educational mission.
The exhibition consists of seven permanent thematic zones, including Planeta Wody (Planet of Water) with a 360-degree projection, Głębiny (Depths), Ocean Życia (Ocean of Life) and the zone Człowiek i Woda (Man and Water). A separate zone with multimedia games has been prepared for children, and in the spring and summer season the longest water printer in Europe, 46.5 metres long, operates before the entrance.
Highlights
- 360° projection in the Planeta Wody (Planet of Water) zone
- Full-scale (1:1) replica of the bathyscaphe Trieste
- Models of deep-sea creatures and a shark with a shoal of tuna
- Longest water printer in Europe (46.5 m)
- Water vortex 3.5 metres high
- More than 70 multimedia and interactive installations
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała Hydropolis – Seven permanent thematic zones devoted to water in cities, the depths, the atmosphere and the human body, with a zone for children and a relaxation zone.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji S.A. we Wrocławiu
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 45 zł |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 36 złpre-school children, primary and secondary school pupils, students and doctoral students, pensioners, early retirees, and people with disabilities together with their carers – on presentation of documents. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 2 · Children under 3 enter free of charge (ticket to be collected at the ticket office). |
| Seniors | 36 złPensioners and early retirees pay the reduced price. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 36 złPeople with disabilities and their carers pay the reduced price. |
| Students & apprentices | 36 zł |
| Groups (10+ people) | 40 zł per personPrice per person on weekdays (groups of 10 or more people); PLN 44 at weekends and on public holidays; reduced PLN 34. One carer enters free for every 10 people. |
| Families | 130 złFamily ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) on weekdays; PLN 140 at weekends and on public holidays; PLN 100 during happy hours. |
| Standard ticket – weekends, public holidays and special days | 47 zł |
| Reduced ticket – weekends, public holidays and special days | 38 zł |
| Standard ticket during happy hours (last admission, weekday) | 38 zł |
| Reduced ticket during happy hours (last admission, weekday) | 34 zł |
| Annual pass – standard | 150 złAvailable at the ticket office only. |
| Annual pass – reduced | 110 złAvailable at the ticket office only. |
| Guided tour for individual visitors (Sunday, 15:00) | 55 złReduced PLN 45, family PLN 160. |
| Guided tour of the historic Na Grobli complex | 15 zł |
Base prices apply on weekdays; at weekends, on public holidays and on special days tickets cost more, while during happy hours (last admission) they are cheaper. Tickets are available with the Large Family Card and the Nasz Wrocław card, as well as combined tickets with the Wrocław ZOO or the Aquapark.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- 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 facility is fully adapted for people with mobility impairments: step-free entrances, a lift to all zones, wide circulation routes, adapted toilets, and wheelchairs available to borrow. For visitors who are sensitive to sensory stimuli there are sensory backpacks with noise-cancelling headphones, quiet hours on Sundays, and a pre-visit guide to download.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 6+
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
| Family ticket | 130 zł · Family ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) on weekdays; PLN 140 at weekends and on public holidays; PLN 100 during happy hours. |
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
The exhibition is intended for people of all ages, but it is especially recommended for children from about 6 years old. For the youngest there is a zone with multimedia games, three small cinema rooms and more than 70 interactive installations; changing tables, a lift and access with a pushchair are available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Na Grobli (Hydropolis)
Bus 920 (stop Na Grobli – Hydropolis); buses D, 145, 146, 149 and tram 4 (stop Urząd Wojewódzki); trams 3, 5 and 16 (stop plac Wróblewskiego).
By car
Parking available
The parking on the Hydropolis grounds is reserved for organised groups arriving by coach and for people with disabilities.
- Accessible parking
Two tram stops away from the Galeria Dominikańska; in the summer season you can walk there via the footbridge that connects to the ZOO.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
The building has two cafés (including Molecule Cafe) serving food, and a gift shop. The free cloakroom has lockable lockers. Wi-Fi is available only in the entrance zone.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 200 guests.
Hire for companies and organisations (events after opening hours, minimum 50 participants); the largest space is the Strefa Wejścia (Entrance Zone), for 200 people standing.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photographs can be taken without a flash, but filming is not allowed, especially during the screening in the Planeta Wody zone (filming only with consent). |
| Good to know | Plan around two hours for the visit. When buying tickets online you must choose a start time for the tour; at the ticket office you may have to wait for the next slot. The audio guide works in the mobile app (you need your own headphones). Exhibition texts are translated into English, and exhibition maps are available in English, German, Russian, Ukrainian and Czech. |
