Muzeum Młynarstwa i Rolnictwa w Osiecznej
A private museum in the historic 18th-century koźlak windmills in Osieczna, with a collection of objects related to milling and agriculture.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Młynarstwa i Rolnictwa (Museum of Milling and Agriculture) in Osieczna was established in 2012 on the initiative of the Jankowski family, which has been connected with milling traditions for generations. It is a private institution, supported by the foundation “Ratujmy Zabytki Drewniane” (Let’s Save Wooden Monuments).
The museum is housed in a complex of historic koźlak windmills. The first of them was built in 1761 and holds a collection devoted to traditional agriculture; the second dates from 1763 and has interiors in which milling machines and equipment have survived almost unchanged. The third windmill belongs to a private owner. According to the museum, Osieczna is the only place in Poland where three original 18th-century koźlaks have stood side by side for more than 250 years.
The collections include several thousand monuments from Southern Greater Poland: everyday objects, agricultural tools and machines, clothing and textiles, ritual accessories, folk art, and historical and archaeological objects. Of particular note are the structural elements and fittings of the windmills and a collection of old carpentry tools. The museum grounds also have enclosures for animals, an exhibition of old agricultural machines, a miniature water mill and a café.
Highlights
- koźlak windmills from 1761 and 1763
- several thousand milling and agricultural monuments from Southern Greater Poland
- collection of old carpentry tools
- agricultural machines in the open air and a miniature water mill
- small farmyard with sheep, café and souvenirs
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała w zabytkowych wiatrakach – Several thousand objects related to milling and agriculture, shown inside the 18th-century koźlak windmills and outdoors.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Rodzina Jankowskich (muzeum prywatne), fundacja „Ratujmy Zabytki Drewniane”
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
There are enclosures for animals (sheep) and cats on the grounds; workshops are run by cultural animators, including for the youngest children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Spacious car park and bicycle racks; the grounds and the car park are monitored around the clock.
The museum lies near Leszno.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
There is a café on site with regional products, handicrafts and souvenirs; there are toilets.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The complex is guided by the museum’s team. For an additional fee you can get freshly baked bread made in the traditional way or take a ride on a historic little tractor; the museum also runs history lessons and workshops. |
