Makiety Dawnego Poznania

About the museum

The exhibition is housed in the undercroft of the Franciscan monastery on Góra Przemysła in Poznań, near the Old Market Square (Stary Rynek). Its author is Krzysztof Przybyła, who for many years built successive models. The history of the city is presented as a spectacle in which light, sound and special effects accompany a recorded historical commentary.

The largest model, with an area of 50 m² at a scale of 1:150, shows Poznań after the engravings of Braun and Hogenberg of 1618. It includes the city centre within the medieval walls, and miniatures of Ostrów Tumski and of the suburbs of Chwaliszewo, Garbary, St Martin and St Adalbert. The show lasts 27 minutes and is accompanied by smoke, lightning and fire effects.

The second model, with an area of 27 m² at a scale of 1:60, is devoted to the stronghold of the first Piasts on Ostrów Tumski in the first quarter of the 11th century, in the time of Bolesław the Brave and Mieszko II. It was made mainly of natural materials, and the presentation is complemented by a laser show. A third model, of the Old Market Square at a scale of 1:100, is intended for blind people.

Highlights

• Model of Poznań from 1618 at a scale of 1:150 (50 m²)
• Model of the stronghold of the first Piasts on Ostrów Tumski at a scale of 1:60
• 27-minute show with commentary, light, sound and effects
• Commentary in seven languages, including English and German
• Model of the Old Market Square for blind visitors

Permanent exhibitions

• Makieta Poznania według rycin z 1618 roku – A 50 m² model at a scale of 1:150, with a show of light, sound and special effects and a 27-minute commentary.
• Makieta grodu pierwszych Piastów – The stronghold on Ostrów Tumski from the early 11th century, at a scale of 1:60, presented with commentary and a laser show.
• Makieta Starego Rynku dla osób niewidomych – Tactile model of the Old Market Square at a scale of 1:100, available free of charge.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Prospectus Krzysztof Przybyła

Admission & discounts

Individual tickets must be bought at the latest 15 minutes before the show, or in advance. Payment in cash or by BLIK. Tickets are sold for a specific day and time and are non-refundable. The tactile model of the Old Market Square is available free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 exhibition includes a tactile model of the Old Market Square with descriptions for blind visitors, available free of charge.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Entrance from ul. Ludgardy, in the undercroft of the Franciscan monastery on Góra Przemysła, about 150 m from the Town Hall (Ratusz).

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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