Karkonoskie Tajemnice

About the museum

The exhibition was created at the place where, on 26 March 2011, an old staff was found during construction work in Karpacz, which became known as the staff of the Spirit of the Mountains. The discovery aroused great interest among residents and the media. The object itself went to the collection of the Muzeum Domu Carla i Gerharta Hauptmannów in Szklarska Poręba, a branch of the Muzeum Karkonoskie in Jelenia Góra.

The find became the starting point of the project Podziemne Królestwo Ducha Gór (Underground Kingdom of the Spirit of the Mountains). The initiator of the venture is Jakub Paczyński; the interiors were designed by artists including Dariusz Miliński, Igor Morski and Wiktor Wiktorczyk.

The exhibition is located in the cellars of the building at ul. Mickiewicza and leads visitors through twelve stories about the legendary and historical past of the Karkonosze: about herbalists, mineral prospectors and the mandrake. A highlight of the exhibition is a sculpture of the Spirit of the Mountains, more than seven metres tall. The attraction won a title in the National Geographic competition “7 New Wonders of Poland”.

Highlights

• Twelve stories about the legends and history of the Karkonosze
• Sculpture of the Spirit of the Mountains, more than seven metres tall
• Multimedia guide on a tablet in four languages
• Interactive stations (brewing potions, playing a harp made of light)
• Light and sound design by well-known artists

Permanent exhibition

• Karkonoskie Tajemnice – Podziemne Królestwo Ducha Gór – Underground multimedia exhibition presenting the legendary and historical world of the Karkonosze in twelve stories, with interactive stations and a sculpture of the Spirit of the Mountains.

Founded

2011

Admission & discounts

Prices at the box office: standard ticket PLN 45, reduced ticket PLN 35; when bought online: PLN 36 and PLN 29.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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 exhibition is in the cellar and is not adapted for wheelchair users or pushchairs; the shop and the toilet on the ground floor are accessible by wheelchair.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly: not available
• Kids’ birthday parties

The museum offers programmes for schools and kindergartens with creative workshops, and birthday parties on site; children under 4 enter free of charge. The interactive stations let visitors take part, not just watch.

Getting there & parking

The site is in the centre of Karpacz at ul. Mickiewicza 1a.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check

There is a shop on the ground floor, and the cloakroom is free of charge. Animals are not allowed.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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