Muzeum Leśnictwa w Gołuchowie
The State Forests museum in the former farm buildings of Gołuchów Castle, with exhibitions on the forest, forestry and forest technology.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Leśnictwa (Forestry Museum) is housed in the former farm buildings of Gołuchów Castle and belongs to the Ośrodek Kultury Leśnej Lasów Państwowych (Forest Culture Centre of the State Forests). In 1974 the park-arboretum and the group of buildings, except the castle, were handed over to the Poznań directorate of the State Forests; a year later the Minister of Forestry decided to establish a museum, and in 1976 the Forest Culture Centre was set up. The museum opened in October 1986, and since 1987 it has operated as an independent unit of the State Forests.
The first exhibitions were set up in the Dybul, named after a 17th-century miller, and in rooms of the Oficyna (wing building). Later the Powozownia (coach house) of 1854 and the Owczarnia (sheepfold) of 1849 were adapted for exhibitions; the exhibition in the Owczarnia opened in 2006. The forester’s cottage (Chałupa leśniczówka) received an exhibition in 2014.
Today the Oficyna presents exhibitions on the culture-forming role of the forest and on the history of forestry in Poland, the Powozownia shows the geography, ecology and botany of the forest, the Owczarnia shows forest technology, and the Dybul is devoted to forest protection. The centre also includes a park-arboretum with about 80 thousand trees and a demonstration animal enclosure.
Highlights
- “Forest Technology” exhibition in the Owczarnia, over more than 1,000 m²
- exhibitions “The Culture-Forming Role of the Forest” and “History of Forestry in Poland” in the Oficyna
- multimedia exhibition on the forest in the Powozownia, including 256 protected species
- “Forest Protection” exhibition in the Dybul
- park-arboretum and demonstration animal enclosure (free admission)
Permanent exhibitions
- Technika leśna – Exhibition in the Owczarnia on forest machinery and equipment, including for the production of charcoal, tar and turpentine.
- Kulturotwórcza rola lasu i Dzieje leśnictwa w Polsce – Two exhibitions in the Oficyna: on art inspired by the forest, and on the history of Polish forestry from the partitions to the PRL.
- Ochrona lasu – Exhibition in the former stable and cowshed of the Dybul on threats to the forest and its protection.
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- Lasy Państwowe – Ośrodek Kultury Leśnej w Gołuchowie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 25 zł |
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| Reduced | 18 zł |
| Families | 40 złFamily ticket for all buildings: two adults and up to three children aged 7–18; each additional person pays the reduced price. |
| Oficyna (single building) – standard | 15 złReduced PLN 10. |
| Powozownia or Owczarnia (single building) – standard | 15 złReduced PLN 10. |
| Dybul or forester’s cottage – standard | 5 złReduced PLN 3. |
| Guided tour of one building (Oficyna or Powozownia with Owczarnia) | 60 złGroup of up to 30 people; telephone booking. |
| Guided tour of three buildings (Oficyna, Powozownia, Owczarnia) | 120 złGroup of up to 30 people; does not include the Dybul and the cottage. |
| Lesson in the museum buildings, 60 minutes (per person) | 10 zł |
| Workshop in the museum buildings, 60 minutes (per person) | 20 zł90-minute workshops cost PLN 30 per person. |
The standard ticket of PLN 25 covers the Oficyna, Powozownia, Owczarnia, Dybul and the forester’s cottage. Holders of the Large Family Card pay half the standard price. The park-arboretum, the demonstration animal enclosure and the herb and flower garden are free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Family ticket | 40 zł · Family ticket for all buildings: two adults and up to three children aged 7–18; each additional person pays the reduced price. |
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- Family tours & workshops
The centre runs lessons, workshops and outdoor games for children; a family ticket is available, and the park and animal enclosure are free of charge.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups of up to 30 people are booked by telephone (+48 539 330 611 or +48 62 761 50 45, ext. 700). The guided tour does not include the Dybul and the cottage. |
