Młyn Hilberta

About the museum

The beginnings of the mill in Dzierżoniów are linked to the brothers Gottlieb and Karol Hilbert, entrepreneurs from Bielawa, who in 1837 started the first steam mill in the area. In 1855, in connection with the building of a railway line to Dzierżoniów, they set up a second mill in the buildings of a former dye works. Between 1875 and 1916 the works were thoroughly expanded; among other things, a monumental water tower was built, and in 1922 a railway siding was laid. The last pre-war investment was the characteristic grain elevator.

In 1945 the mill was occupied by the Red Army, and in 1951 the Polish state took it over. After bankruptcy in 2002 it was run by a group of former employees until 2016. In November 2016 the site was taken over by the Fundacja Ochrony Dziedzictwa Przemysłowego Śląska (Foundation for the Protection of Silesia’s Industrial Heritage), which turned it into a museum.

The Hilbert Mill has preserved a complete technological line for producing flour, groats and bran from the 1930s: 32 roller mills, 19 frame sifters, brushing machines, filters and other machines. Visitors follow the entire production process across all floors, and the guide’s narration is often given by former employees of the mill. Visits take place in protective helmets.

Highlights

• The largest historic grain mill in Poland open to visitors
• Complete technological line from the 1930s: 32 roller mills and 19 frame sifters
• Tours often led by former employees of the mill
• Tours in protective helmets, guide included in the ticket price
• Museum lessons and workshops

Permanent exhibition

• Zwiedzanie młyna z przewodnikiem – A complete, working line for producing flour from the 1930s, shown across all floors of the mill.

Founded

2016

Operated by

Fundacja Ochrony Dziedzictwa Przemysłowego Śląska

Admission & discounts

The guide is included in the ticket price.

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 museum’s website gives no information on accessibility for people with mobility impairments. The tour covers all floors of the mill, so it is worth contacting the museum before the visit.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum welcomes families with children and offers a family ticket 2+2, as well as museum lessons and workshops for schools.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

Tours are held in protective helmets provided by the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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