Muzeum Bursztynu w Jarosławcu
Private museum of Baltic amber, with exhibitions on its formation, extraction and inclusions, and the opportunity to search for amber yourself.
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About the museum
The founder received the core of the Muzeum Bursztynu w Jarosławcu collection in 2008 from his grandfather and father, who had bought amber back from local collectors for nearly twenty years. That is why a large part of the exhibits are lumps found on the beach or fished out in Jarosławiec and the surrounding area. From 2008 the collection was expanded with valuable inclusions and specimens from other parts of the world.
The idea of establishing a museum emerged in 2011–2012, and the first exhibitions were opened in 2014 at ul. Nadmorska. From the outset the museum was well received, and after a few years it became one of the most visited attractions in the region. Ticket revenue made it possible to buy further specimens of Baltic amber and other fossil resins.
When the collections no longer fitted into about 250 m² of exhibition space, a decision on a major extension was taken in 2021. In July 2023 an agreement was signed with the Nizio Design International studio for the concept of the new exhibitions; visitors are ultimately to have almost 1,000 m² of exhibition space. Today the museum presents narrative, stage-design exhibitions on the formation of amber in a forest 42 million years ago, on its extraction, and on inclusions.
Highlights
- Exhibition “Las bursztynowy” (Amber Forest) – a walk into the interior of a giant tree and a journey to an ancient forest
- Exhibition “Kopalnia bursztynu” (Amber Mine) with lumps weighing over 3.2 kg
- Exhibition “Inkluzje” (Inclusions) with insects and plants trapped in amber
- Sieving of the spoil – visitors take home the amber lumps they find
Permanent exhibitions
- Las bursztynowy – The exhibition shows how Baltic amber formed 42 million years ago; the visit begins with a walk through the interior of a giant tree.
- Kopalnia bursztynu – Exhibition on the deposits and extraction of amber, with original spoil, tools, large lumps and a sieving station.
- Inkluzje – Exhibition of amber inclusions showing insects, plants and other specimens trapped in the resin, some in a large magnification.
- Founded
- 2014
- Operated by
- Hotel Szlak Bursztynowy sp. z o.o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 29 zł |
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| Reduced | 25 złchild accompanying parents, pupil, student, doctoral student, pensioner, person receiving a disability pension, person with a disability, carer of a person with a disability, war veteran (on presentation of a document) |
| Groups (15+ people) | 21 zł per personAn organised group has at least 15 people and must book at least one day in advance. |
| Families | 89 złPrice for the whole family on presentation of the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny) by each member. |
Tickets are bought at the museum ticket office before the visit begins.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
Animals may not be brought into the museum, except guide dogs.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | 89 zł · Price for the whole family on presentation of the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny) by each member. |
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- Hands-on stations
In the “Kopalnia bursztynu” section visitors can sieve the spoil themselves; amber lumps found remain their property. Parents or guardians are responsible for minors.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
pętla autobusowa przy latarni morskiej · 80 m
The museum is 80 m from the bus loop by the lighthouse; the current timetable can be checked, among others, on the E-Podróżnik service.
By car
Parking available
The closest car parks to the museum are the municipal car park on ul. Bałtycka and the car park by the lighthouse. There are also municipal car parks on the main streets, where parking fees may apply at the meters.
By car, take national road No. 6 to Sławno, and from there go on to Jarosławiec.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop “Jantarek” offers craft cosmetics and candles made with amber on site, amber jewellery and souvenirs from Jarosławiec.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Photography | Exhibits may not be photographed or filmed with a tripod or flash without prior permission. |
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| Good to know | At peak times the wait for entry may be longer, because the museum limits the number of people in the exhibitions at the same time. Food and drinks may not be brought into or consumed in the museum; outerwear is required. |
