Muzeum AGH
Free university museum with the founding documents of AGH, models of mining and metallurgical equipment, and historic laboratory apparatus.
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About the museum
The AGH Museum has existed since 1969. It was established on the initiative of Prof. Mieczysław Radwan on the 50th anniversary of the university’s inauguration. Initially it operated within the Chair of the History of Technology and Technical Sciences; over time it became an independent unit, and today it is a non-faculty unit of AGH.
The first collection consisted of models of mining and metallurgical equipment: models of ironworks, coking plants and open-hearth furnaces came to the museum in 1969 after an industry exhibition. Among the most valuable souvenirs are the founding documents issued by the Austrian authorities, and mementos from the universities in Leoben, Freiberg and Saint Petersburg, where Poles were educated in the partition era.
The model gallery also shows historic laboratory apparatus from AGH laboratories and machine halls – microscopes, optical equipment, scales and measuring devices; the oldest is an Amsler machine from 1920. Today the museum concentrates mainly on popularising science and, together with student research clubs, runs interactive demonstrations and classes for children and young people.
Highlights
- founding documents of AGH issued by the Austrian authorities
- souvenirs from the universities in Leoben, Freiberg and Saint Petersburg
- largest room with historic mining and metallurgical equipment
- model gallery with models of ironworks, coking plants and open-hearth furnaces
- Amsler machine from 1920
Permanent exhibitions
- Historia AGH – Souvenirs and documents showing the history of the university from its beginnings, through the occupation and reconstruction, to modern development.
- Modelarium i zabytkowa aparatura – Models of ironworks, coking plants and open-hearth furnaces, and historic laboratory apparatus from AGH laboratories.
- Founded
- 1969
- Operated by
- Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanisława Staszica w Krakowie
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The AGH Junior project organises workshops for pre-school and school-age children.
Getting there & parking
Entrance to the museum from ul. Czarnowiejska, building C-3; the museum is in building C-2 on the 5th floor.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Second telephone number: +48 12 617 20 14. The museum coordinates the AGH Junior project, with workshops for pre-school children and pupils. |
