Muzeum Kanału Bydgoskiego

About the museum

The idea for the museum was put forward in spring 2006 by Sebastian Malinowski, a history teacher at the III Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Adama Mickiewicza in Bydgoszcz (3rd General Secondary School named after Adam Mickiewicz). The museum was solemnly opened on 29 September 2006 in a renovated room in the school courtyard, and the first exhibition was devoted to the history of the Bydgoski Canal. After the death of the founder and first curator in February 2008, the institution was given his name.

Since March 2008 the curator has been Tomasz Izajasz, who developed the exhibition and educational activity. In June 2021 the museum moved into the renovated former kindergarten building at ul. Staroszkolna, which is larger and better adapted to the needs of visitors.

The museum currently presents two permanent exhibitions: “Kanał Bydgoski – historia i rola” (“The Bydgoszcz Canal – history and role”) and “Żegluga na Bydgoskim Obszarze Wodnym” (“Shipping on the Bydgoszcz Water Area”). The first tells who built the canal and when, and how it affected the development of the city; it also shows models of the locks and of the no longer existing Władysław IV Bridge. The second presents the barges and tugs that sail on Bydgoszcz’s waters. The museum also runs museum lessons and workshops, and belongs to the Bydgoszcz TeH2O trail.

Highlights

• Exhibition “Kanał Bydgoski – historia i rola” (“The Bydgoszcz Canal – history and role”)
• Models of the locks and of the former Władysław IV Bridge
• Exhibition “Żegluga na Bydgoskim Obszarze Wodnym” (“Shipping on the Bydgoszcz Water Area”)
• Museum lessons and workshops with a raftsman re-enactor
• Free admission
• Site on the TeH2O trail

Permanent exhibitions

• Kanał Bydgoski – historia i rola – Exhibition on the construction of the Bydgoski Canal, its influence on the development of the city and on life along the canal, with models of the locks and of the former Władysław IV Bridge.
• Żegluga na Bydgoskim Obszarze Wodnym – Exhibition presenting the barges and tugs that sail on Bydgoszcz’s waters and the role of shipping in the city.

Founded

2006

Operated by

III Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Adama Mickiewicza w Bydgoszczy

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the exhibitions is free. Selected workshops for groups are paid, e.g. the session “Ludzie i rzeka – Brda Staropolska” (“People and the River – Old Polish Brda”) at PLN 17 per person.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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

Two entrances lead into the building: the front entrance up steps, and one from the courtyard with a ramp for wheelchairs (there is a bell at the gate). A lift connects the ground floor with the first floor, all exhibitions are accessible to people with mobility impairments, and the building has a toilet for people with disabilities. A parking space for people with disabilities is marked in the courtyard. There are no induction loops, voice information or Braille signs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum welcomes school trips, holiday day camps and families; its museum lessons and workshops are tailored to the age of the participants.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum runs a museum shop and a kayak rental.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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