Muzeum Badań Polarnych w Puławach
Museum with permanent exhibitions on Polish polar research, polar stations, Antarctica, and the flora and fauna of the polar regions.
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About the museum
The Polar Research Museum in Puławy (Muzeum Badań Polarnych w Puławach) was established in May 2020. Since 25 June 2021 it has been run jointly by the Lublin Voivodeship self-government and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Visitors have been able to enter the museum since 2023, and the official opening of the permanent exhibition took place on 21 February 2024.
The museum is located in a building at ul. 4 Pułku Piechoty WP, which also houses an off-site faculty of UMCS. The museum popularises knowledge of Polish polar research, which has been carried out since the 19th century.
The permanent exhibition shows original equipment of polar explorers and expedition gear, including the Mi-2 helicopter “Jan”, Nansen sledges, a snowmobile, clothing and skis. Natural history collections are also on display, such as rocks, whale bones and a musk ox, as well as a reconstruction of the Polish Antarctic Station named after Antoni Bolesław Dobrowolski, built from original objects brought back from Bunger Oasis. The narrative is supplemented by films and multimedia presentations.
Highlights
- Mi-2 helicopter “Jan” from polar expeditions
- reconstruction of the Polish Antarctic Station named after Dobrowolski
- Nansen sledges and a snowmobile
- musk ox, whale bones and other natural history collections
- exhibitions on Polish polar stations and Antarctica
Permanent exhibitions
- Polarny świat – Permanent exhibition of original polar equipment and expedition gear, including the Mi-2 helicopter “Jan”, Nansen sledges and a snowmobile, together with natural history collections.
- Polskie stacje polarne – Display on the Polish Antarctic research stations – the Henryk Arctowski Station and the Antoni Bolesław Dobrowolski Station – including a reconstruction of the Dobrowolski Station.
- A jak – Antarktyda… – Exhibition on Antarctica and research carried out there.
- Founded
- 2020
- Operated by
- Samorząd Województwa Lubelskiego i Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 15 zł |
| Groups | –Admission is free for supervisors of organised groups and for guides. |
| Families | 50 złThe family ticket admits a parent or parents with at least two children. |
| Guided tour by a museum employee (group of up to 30 people, plus admission tickets) | 150 zł |
| Museum lesson (group of up to 30 people, plus admission tickets; booking required) | 250 zł |
Free admission: One day a month admission is free (in October 2026 it is a Saturday, in September a Tuesday).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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 main entrance has a ramp for wheelchairs, and the exhibition on the ground floor can be visited by wheelchair users. The building has toilets adapted for people with disabilities. Details are given in the accessibility statement.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Visitor car park in front of the building.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi; museum shop; places to eat in the town.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and museum lessons for groups of up to 30 people require advance booking. |
