Muzeum Energetyki w Łaziskach Górnych

About the museum

The idea of a permanent exhibition on the history of the plant was put forward in 2000 by the director of the “Łaziska” Power Plant, Klemens Ścierski. The team that was set up quickly gathered the first exhibits, and the museum attracted more and more visitors, among them school pupils from the Mikołów district. In 2002 the Polskie Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Muzeum Energetyki (Polish Society of Friends of the Museum of Energy) was founded; it runs the institution as a non-governmental organisation. The new premises, with an area of more than 500 m², were opened on 9 December 2003 in the building of a former 60 kV electrical switching station from 1928.

The collections hold more than 6 thousand exhibits relating to the generation, transmission and use of electricity: machines, measuring and protective devices, laboratory apparatus, household appliances, light bulbs, electron tubes, old computers, radios and telephones. Among the more interesting exhibits are a surviving fragment of the switching station with a Swiss high-voltage switch, a steam turbine from the war years, a live-line working suit with a Faraday mesh, and an Edison light bulb from Rhodesia, which is lit once a year on the Festival of Light (Święto Światła).

The museum organises lessons, scientific shows and workshops, including the cycle “Fizyczne Fascynacje” (Physical Fascinations), concerts from the “Otwarta Scena” (Open Stage) series, and takes part in the Industriada festival. The institution is located in an active workplace, so a visit requires advance registration.

Highlights

• Edison light bulb from Rhodesia, lit on the Festival of Light
• fragment of the switching station with a Swiss high-voltage switch
• live-line working suit with Faraday mesh
• “Wibrarium” – interactive exhibition of historic electric bells
• more than 6 thousand exhibits from the history of energy

Permanent exhibitions

• Wystawa stała Muzeum Energetyki – The exhibition shows machines, measuring and protective devices, and household electrical appliances from the history of generating, transmitting and using electricity.
• Wibrarium – An interactive exhibition of historic components of bell installations: transformers, push buttons and various models of electric bells.

Founded

2000

Operated by

Polskie Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Muzeum Energetyki

Admission & discounts

Separate prices apply to special events (workshops, shows, lessons, concerts, Festival of Light, Industriada). Free admission is available, among others, to supervisors of school and kindergarten groups (one per 20 people) and to journalists with a press card.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

The museum organises scientific family events, e.g. birthday and name-day parties for children and young people, and the cycle of shows and workshops “Physical Fascinations”.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the grounds of the Łaziska Power Plant at ul. Wyzwolenia 30; an identity document is required at the entrance.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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