Muzeum 90

About the museum

The Muzeum Lat 90 in Bielsko-Biała (Museum of the 90s) grew out of nostalgia for the decade in which Poland began a “new chapter” and childhood looked different than before. It started with a single cassette, a forgotten Pegasus console and a few stickers from Turbo gum packs. Then more objects were added, until the idea arose of creating a unique place devoted to the era.

The museum is in a building at ul. Damrota in the Osiedle Słoneczny estate and is based on private collections and donations from people who give devices, gadgets, clothes and furniture from the 1990s. It is run by the association “Retro Fani” (Retro Fans). The founders want to preserve the memory of that time – its style, humour and emotions – before it disappears for good, and the museum is meant to be a living meeting place and a tourist attraction for the city.

The exhibition has several parts: collections of chip and gum packaging, album cards and other children's treasures, a 1990s flat with a wall unit and a hallway, electronics, retro games and consoles, fashion, motoring and a cassette rental. Visitors can play the consoles on site; the average visit lasts about 45 minutes.

Highlights

• Recreated 1990s flat of the M-2 type (two-room apartment)
• Collections of chip packets, gum and album cards
• Retro games and consoles to play yourself
• Electronics, fashion and motoring from the 1990s
• Cassette rental
• Visits at weekends; groups on weekdays by arrangement

Permanent exhibitions

• Mieszkanie z lat 90. – Recreated M-2 flat with a hallway, wall unit, teenager's room and kitchen in the style of the 1990s.
• Kolekcje – Children's collections from the 1990s: picture inserts from crisp packets, gum stickers, Tazos and album cards.
• Dziecięcy świat – Part of the exhibition devoted to the children's world of the 1990s.

Founded

2025

Operated by

Stowarzyszenie „Retro Fani”

Admission & discounts

Tickets can be bought online or on site, but the museum accepts cash only (no card terminal). The number of places is limited, so people without a pre-booked ticket may have to wait for a free place. No refunds or changes of date are provided. VAT invoices are issued on request.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The entire exhibition is on the ground floor, but during the visit there are four small steps to overcome (staff help); if needed, you can enter through the second entrance. Animals are not admitted, except certified assistance dogs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

Visitors can play the consoles and view the children's collections. A pushchair can be left in the designated place, but the museum recommends carrying the child in a sling or in your arms.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the ground floor of a building in the Osiedle Słoneczny estate.

Amenities & dining

The museum has a waiting room with seating and archive magazines.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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