Muzeum Bitwy Legnickiej w Legnickim Polu
A branch of the Copper Museum in the Gothic former Benedictine church in Legnickie Pole, devoted to the Battle of Legnica in 1241 and to Duke Henry the Pious.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the oldest surviving church in Legnickie Pole, the former Benedictine Church of the Holy Trinity and the Blessed Virgin Mary, dating from the second half of the 14th century. According to tradition, the church was built on the spot where the body of Duke Henry II the Pious, who fell in the Battle of Legnica in 1241, was found. Until 1945 it was a Protestant church with a cemetery enclosed by a wall; after the war the building stood empty and fell into ruin.
In 1960 the church was renovated and adapted for museum purposes. The Museum of the Battle of Legnica was officially opened on 4 June 1961; the concept for the first permanent exhibition was prepared by Józef Piątek of the Silesian Museum in Wrocław. In 1972 the institution became a branch of the Copper Museum in Legnica.
From the very beginning, the museum has promoted knowledge of the events of 1241 and kept alive the memory of the battle and of the fallen duke. The current permanent exhibition is entitled “Meeting of Two Worlds. Remembering the Battle of Legnica 1241”.
Highlights
- Exhibition “Meeting of Two Worlds. Remembering the Battle of Legnica 1241”
- Gothic former Benedictine church from the 14th century
- Memorial site of Duke Henry II the Pious
Permanent exhibition
- Spotkanie dwóch światów. Pamięć o bitwie pod Legnicą 1241 – Permanent exhibition on the Battle of Legnica in 1241 and on the memory of the fallen Duke Henry II the Pious.
- Founded
- 1961
- Operated by
- Muzeum Miedzi w Legnicy
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 5 złschool pupils, students and doctoral students, people over 65, pensioners, people receiving disability pensions, people with disabilities together with their carers, teachers, veterans and holders of the Legnica City Card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | 5 złReduced ticket for people over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 5 złReduced ticket for people with disabilities together with their carers. |
| Students & apprentices | 5 złReduced ticket for pupils, students and doctoral students. |
| Groups | –Group carers enter free of charge (according to the price list of the Copper Museum). |
| Families | –Holders of the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny) enter free of charge. |
Free admission applies, among others, to holders of the Karta Polaka (Polish Card), veterans, museum employees and members of ICOM and ICOMOS.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: not available
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance is at ground level and there are no architectural barriers. Some rooms are barrier-free, while others require climbing stairs. Staff help overcome obstacles. Entry with a guide dog is possible without restriction. There is no Polish Sign Language interpreter and no option to touch the exhibits; there are no designated parking spaces.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The Copper Museum also runs museum lessons and workshops for groups at the branch in Legnickie Pole.
Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking: not available
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Bookings for admission, museum lessons and workshops: tel. 690 278 963. |
