Muzeum Ojcowskiego Parku Narodowego
Natural history exhibition in the former “Pod Łokietkiem” hotel in Ojców, with a 3D film, a reconstructed cave, a park model and a habitat diorama.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Ojcowskiego Parku Narodowego (Ojców National Park Museum) was founded in 1965. Its first seat was the villa “Jadwiga”, where the park administration is housed today, and in 1972 it moved into the building of the former “Pod Łokietkiem” hotel. The exhibition was extended in 1978–1979. The museum formerly bore the name of Professor Władysław Szafer, whose memorabilia were shown in the exhibition.
In February 2008 the old exhibition was closed and renovation of the building began. The works were completed in January 2010, and the new exhibition was opened to visitors in April 2010. The facility now functions as the Educational and Museum Centre of the Ojców National Park (Centrum Edukacyjno-Muzealne Ojcowskiego Parku Narodowego), and the exhibition is now called the Natural Exhibition (Ekspozycja Przyrodnicza).
The visit begins with a 3D film screening, after which visitors go through the rooms devoted to geology, a reconstructed cave, a model of the park at a scale of 1:2000 and the main diorama showing three habitats, with a guide. At stereoscopic stations about 400 photographs of fungi, plants and insects can be viewed. The exhibition presents the fauna, flora, geology, hydrology and climate of the Prądnik Valley (Dolina Prądnika) and environmental protection.
Highlights
- 3D film that opens the visit
- Reconstructed cave and rooms on geology
- Model of Ojców National Park at a scale of 1:2000
- Main diorama showing three habitats
- Stereoscopic stations with about 400 photographs of fungi, plants and insects
Permanent exhibition
- Ekspozycja Przyrodnicza – 3D film, geology rooms, a reconstructed cave, a park model at 1:2000, a diorama of three habitats and stereoscopic stations with nature photographs.
- Founded
- 1965
- Operated by
- Ojcowski Park Narodowy
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 14 złChildren over 3 years of age, pupils and students up to the age of 26, guardians of organised groups (one per 10 participants), pensioners and disability pensioners, people with disabilities, families of employees of national parks and of the State Forests (Lasy Państwowe), and holders of the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny). |
| Exhibition only, without film – standard | 14 zł |
| Exhibition only, without film – reduced | 10 zł |
| 3D film only, without exhibition | 6 zł |
| Diorama only | 6 zł |
The prices given are for the ticket to the exhibition with the 3D film. The concession must be documented by showing the relevant document when buying the ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance to the building has no architectural barriers; the lift serves the ground floor and the first floor, and only stairs lead to the offices in the attic. An induction loop operates in the building, and an FM system is available on prior notice. There are no designated parking spaces for people with disabilities – one can park in the car park behind the building or in the paid car park below the castle ruins. Entry with an assistance dog is permitted; a sign language interpreter is not currently available.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Ojców Zamek
Kraków–Olkusz buses from the MDA bus station in Kraków to stops on road DK94 (including Szyce Wesoła, Biały Kościół, Murownia, Czajowice, Jerzmanowice I), from where the park is reached on foot along trails; on Saturdays, public holidays and in the summer season the recreational LR0 line of MPK Kraków runs to the Ojców Zamek stop.
By car
Parking available
The car park is behind the building; there is also a paid car park under the castle ruins nearby.
- Accessible parking: not available
The exhibition is in the building of the former “Pod Łokietkiem” hotel in the centre of Ojców.
Get directionsAmenities & 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 (EN, ES, DE, RU) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The visit begins with the 3D film screening, after which visitors go through the exhibition rooms with a guide. Audio guides are available in English, Spanish, German and Russian. The park also offers educational classes for groups. |
