Muzeum 4 Pułku Strzelców Podhalańskich w Cieszynie
Private museum in a cellar at ul. Frysztacka with memorabilia of the 4th Podhale Rifles Regiment and aviation episodes of Cieszyn Silesia; free admission by arrangement.
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About the museum
The Museum of the 4th Podhale Rifles Regiment (Muzeum 4 Pułku Strzelców Podhalańskich) in Cieszyn is a private institution entered in the register of private museums kept by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. It was ceremonially opened on 16 February 2008 thanks to the efforts of the Military Enthusiasts Section within the Macierz Ziemi Cieszyńskiej association; its founder is Krzysztof Neścior. The museum is located in the cellar of the building at ul. Frysztacka 2 and is run on a voluntary basis.
The exhibition tells the story of the 4th Podhale Rifles Regiment, which was stationed in Cieszyn from 1920, and of aviation episodes in Cieszyn Silesia between 1937 and 1945. The exhibits include a restored cart for the Biedka wz. 33 heavy machine gun, an Elfa-Sachs liaison motorcycle from 1938, pre-war military bicycles, replica weapons, uniforms, a soldier's equipment from 1939, and aircraft parts, including those from the Messerschmitt Bf 109, Jak-9, Il-2 and Liberator B-24. All the collections come from private owners.
The museum also looks after a Polish combat bunker from 1939 in Cieszyn-Boguszowice. A historical reenactment group operates alongside the museum; on various occasions it presents the uniforms and equipment of pre-war Podhale units.
Highlights
- Restored cart for the Biedka wz. 33 heavy machine gun
- Elfa-Sachs liaison motorcycle from 1938
- Uniforms and equipment of a soldier from 1939
- Aircraft parts from 1937–1945, including the Bf 109 and Liberator B-24
- Care of a Polish combat bunker from 1939 in Boguszowice
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała Muzeum 4 Pułku Strzelców Podhalańskich – Collections on the history of the 4th Podhale Rifles Regiment and aviation episodes of Cieszyn Silesia between 1937 and 1945, including the Biedka wz. 33 cart, the Elfa-Sachs motorcycle, uniforms and aircraft parts.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Muzeum prywatne (Sekcja Miłośników Militariów przy Macierzy Ziemi Cieszyńskiej)
- Director
- Krzysztof Neścior
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Visits must be arranged by phone with the owner. The museum is run on a voluntary basis. |
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