Muzeum Dzwonów i Fajek

About the museum

The Muzeum Dzwonów i Fajek (Museum of Bells and Pipes) is a branch of the Muzeum Narodowe Ziemi Przemyskiej (Przemyśl Land National Museum) and is housed in the Wieża Zegarowa (Clock Tower) on ul. Władycza. The tower has stood in the panorama of Przemyśl since 1777; it was built as the bell tower of a planned Greek Catholic cathedral, which was never completed, and served this function until 1785. Today it also serves as a viewpoint.

The building has belonged to the museum since 1983. In 1984 the Muzeum Odlewnictwa Dzwonów (Museum of Bell Founding) was set up there, and in September 2001 the present Muzeum Dzwonów i Fajek was opened. The institution presents two crafts that developed in Przemyśl from the 19th century: bell founding and pipe making. According to the museum, it is the first and, to this day, the only institution of its kind in Poland.

The layout of the permanent exhibition follows the interior of the tower. The pipe displays are arranged around the shaft, in which historic bells hang. The first exhibitions were designed by Urszula Olbromska (pipes), Marta Trojanowska (bells) and the stage designer Walery Bortiakow.

Highlights

• The only museum in Poland on bell founding and pipe making
• Historic bells hung in the shaft of the tower
• Collection of pipes and former products of Przemyśl pipe makers
• Clock Tower from 1777 in the city panorama
• Viewpoint over Przemyśl

Permanent exhibition

• Wystawa stała Muzeum Dzwonów i Fajek – Exhibition on bell founding and pipe making in Przemyśl; the pipes are shown around the shaft in which the historic bells hang.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Muzeum Narodowe Ziemi Przemyskiej w Przemyślu

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On Tuesdays admission to the exhibition is free of charge.

A single ticket for one site costs PLN 22 (standard) or PLN 11 (reduced). A combined ticket for three museum sites costs PLN 40 (standard) or PLN 20 (reduced).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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 architectural conditions of the historic tower do not allow equipment to be installed that would make the visit possible for people with mobility impairments.

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