Brama Poznania

About the museum

Brama Poznania, or the Interaktywne Centrum Historii Ostrowa Tumskiego (Interactive Centre of the History of Ostrów Tumski), tells the story of the cathedral island, where the history of Poznań began. The venue is run by the Poznańskie Centrum Dziedzictwa (Poznań Heritage Centre), a municipal cultural institution. The project was co-financed from the European Regional Development Fund.

The main exhibition leads through four rooms – Gród (Stronghold), Woda (Water), Złoto (Gold) and Witraż (Stained Glass) – and covers the period from the founding of the stronghold in the 10th century to the present day. The history is told in plain language, and multimedia solutions allow visitors to explore interesting threads in more depth. The exhibition design was prepared by the Belgian company Tempora SA, and artists from Poland and abroad, as well as historians, were involved in its creation.

There are two routes to choose from: one for young people and adults, and one for families with children. An audio guide is available in eight language versions. The ticket to the exhibition also entitles you to a free audio walk around Ostrów Tumski within 10 days. From the main hall a glass footbridge leads to the Galeria Śluza (Śluza Gallery), and there is a viewing terrace on the roof of the building.

Highlights

• Exhibition on more than 1,000 years of the cathedral island’s history across four rooms
• Audio guide in eight languages and a family route in the form of a game
• Audio walk around Ostrów Tumski included in the ticket price
• Viewing terrace on the roof of the building
• Certified tourist information

Permanent exhibition

• Ekspozycja główna Bramy Poznania – Four-room exhibition on the history of the cathedral island from the founding of the stronghold in the 10th century to the present day, with a route for adults and a family route.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Poznańskie Centrum Dziedzictwa

Admission & discounts

The ticket to the exhibition entitles you to a free audio walk around Ostrów Tumski within 10 days of your visit. Discounts from the OK Poznań programme apply.

Accessibility

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

Both entrances (from ul. Gdańska and ul. Dziekańska) are step-free, and the doors open automatically. The ticket office, cloakroom, toilet for people with disabilities and the exhibition entrance are on one level; a lift from the main hall leads to the rooms and is used with the help of a staff member. The viewing terrace and level −1 of the Galeria Śluza can only be reached by stairs. Information is available in Polish Sign Language and in easy-to-read text, and there is audio description and quiet hours.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly

Families can choose the route with the audio guide “Podróż w czasie z kapitanem Jakubem” (Time Travel with Captain Jakub), which comes with a workbook and gadgets, as well as the game “Fałszerze i Agenci. Wielki pościg” (Forgers and Agents: The Great Chase). Pushchairs can be taken into the exhibition, and the workstations are adapted to children’s height.

Getting there & parking

Cyclists can use the bike racks by the building and the Wartostrada riverside route.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check

There is a cloakroom in the hall.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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