Muzeum Minerałów i Kamieni Szlachetnych w Kudowie-Zdroju
Private museum by the Park Zdrojowy with more than 650 specimens of minerals and fossils and a meteorite from Africa.
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About the museum
The Museum of Minerals and Gemstones grew out of the mineral and fossil collection of Wojciech Sokołowski, who gathered specimens for more than 40 years. His interest in minerals began in 1972, right after finishing secondary school, and was at first a hobby. The museum is run privately by Beata and Wojciech Sokołowski, who also make jewellery.
The museum is located by the Park Zdrojowy in Kudowa-Zdrój, and next to it is a shop selling minerals and jewellery. The collection includes specimens from Poland, Europe, Asia and America, including agates, jaspers and amethysts from the Kotlina Kłodzka and the entire Sudetes. It is particularly known for its minerals from Dalniegorsk on the Sea of Japan and from Kercz in Crimea, as well as specimens from the disused sulphur mine in Machów near Tarnobrzeg.
The exhibition also includes a large meteorite from Africa, dinosaur eggs from the Gobi Desert, petrified wood and the largest rock crystal skull in Poland. A separate UV room displays fluorescent minerals, and the collection is complemented by minerals grown by the owners. The collection is constantly growing.
Highlights
- more than 650 specimens from five continents
- UV room with fluorescent minerals
- large meteorite from Africa
- dinosaur eggs from the Gobi Desert
- largest rock crystal skull in Poland
Permanent exhibition
- Kolekcja minerałów i skamieniałości Wojciecha Sokołowskiego – More than 650 specimens from five continents, including agates, amethysts, a meteorite, dinosaur eggs and a UV room.
- Operated by
- Beata Sokołowska (Sokołowski Minerals)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 18 zł |
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| Reduced | 14 złpupils, students, pensioners and people receiving disability pensions |
| Seniors | 14 złpensioners and people receiving disability pensions |
| Students & apprentices | 14 złpupils and students |
Dogs are welcome and do not need a separate ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 40 min |
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop with minerals and jewellery next to the museum.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Group bookings can be made by phone or e-mail. The entrance to the museum is opposite the chessboard by the Park Zdrojowy. |
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