Muzeum Techniki Militarnej Riese – Mölke
Museum of military technology on the site of the former DAG Ludwigsdorf ammunition factory, with an open-air exhibition, underground corridors and the “Muchołapka” (Fly Trap).
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About the museum
The Muzeum Techniki Militarnej Riese – Mölke (Riese – Mölke Military Technology Museum) operates in Miłków, part of Ludwikowice Kłodzkie, on the site of the former “Wenceslaus” coal mine. The first mentions of coal mining at this place go back to the 17th century. After a mining disaster in 1930 the mine barely survived until its closure in 1939.
In 1939–1945 an ammunition factory of the Dynamit AG concern (DAG Ludwigsdorf) operated on the mine site, employing forced labourers. In May 1945 the site was taken over by the Red Army, and later the power plant was run by Polish authorities. Most of the buildings were demolished, but a bunker and the characteristic reinforced-concrete ring known as the Muchołapka (Fly Trap) survive.
The museum is run by the Stowarzyszenie Riese (Riese Association), which also looks after the Muzeum Włodarz near Jugowice. The tour includes an open-air exhibition of military vehicles and equipment, and the damp underground corridors of the bunker with an exhibition on the Wunderwaffe programme and the Riese complex. The visit usually begins with an introduction by a guide, after which the site is toured independently.
Highlights
- Muchołapka (Fly Trap): reinforced-concrete ring 10 m high and 30 m in diameter, on 12 pillars
- underground bunker corridors with an exhibition on the Wunderwaffe programme
- model of the V1 rocket and anti-aircraft guns
- military vehicles and equipment in the open-air exhibition
- history of the “Wenceslaus” mine and the DAG ammunition factory
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa plenerowa i schron Riese – Military vehicles and equipment outdoors, and the underground corridors of the bunker with an exhibition on the Wunderwaffe programme and the Riese complex.
- Operated by
- Stowarzyszenie Riese
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 15 zł |
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| Reduced | 10 zł |
A combined ticket with the Muzeum Włodarz near Jugowice is available.
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 underground corridors are damp and dark; comfortable, sturdy footwear is recommended.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car park in front of the museum.
The museum is in Miłków, in the area of the former power plant. Access is from national road no. 33; it can also be reached by bus from Wałbrzych or Kłodzko.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The visit begins with a guide’s account of the mine and the ammunition factory, after which the site is toured independently. The museum also organises demonstrations of historical reconstructions and educational workshops for children and young people. |
