Muzeum Powstań Śląskich w Świętochłowicach
A multimedia museum in the former administration building of the Donnersmarck estates, telling the story of the three Silesian Uprisings and the plebiscite in Upper Silesia.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Muzeum Powstań Śląskich (Museum of the Silesian Uprisings) was established by resolution of the Świętochłowice City Council of 18 July 2012, through the transformation of the existing Muzeum Miejskie (Municipal Museum). Its seat is the building of the former administration of the Donnersmarck estates at ul. Wiktora Polaka, erected in 1907 to a design by Emil and Georg Zillmann. Renovation and adaptation of the building began in 2013, and the museum was opened to visitors on 18 October 2014.
The institution is run jointly by the Gmina Świętochłowice and the Silesian Voivodeship. In 2018 it received the Wojciech Korfanty Award, and in 2019 the Silesian Juliusz Ligoń Award.
The multimedia permanent exhibition occupies the ground floor, the first and second floors and the mezzanine. It is arranged chronologically: it begins with an exhibition on Świętochłowice in 1919, leads through the subsequent Silesian Uprisings (1919–1921) and the plebiscite, and ends by showing the consequences of the division of Upper Silesia. Items from the former Municipal Museum were used in the interior design. The museum has a certificate as a venue friendly to people on the autism spectrum and offers a mobile app for independent visits.
Highlights
- multimedia exhibition on the three Silesian Uprisings and the plebiscite
- chronological layout across three floors
- historic administration building of the Donnersmarck estates from 1907
- certificate as a venue friendly to people with autism
- free admission on Tuesdays
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała Muzeum Powstań Śląskich – The multimedia exhibition, arranged chronologically, presents the three Silesian Uprisings of 1919–1921, the plebiscite and the consequences of the division of Upper Silesia.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Gmina Świętochłowice i Województwo Śląskie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 11 złpupils, students, pensioners |
| Groups (10+ people) | 10 zł per personPrice per person for groups of 10 or more. |
| Families | 40 złFamily ticket for parents and children, for 3 to 6 people. |
| Guided tour | 39 złPlease arrange in advance by telephone. |
| Audio guide rental | 20 zł |
| Museum lesson (up to 25 people) | 130 złPlus PLN 10 admission ticket per person; supervisors enter free. |
| Children’s birthday party at the museum | 35 złThe birthday child enters free. |
Free admission: On Tuesdays admission to the permanent exhibitions is free. On 20 June, the National Day of the Silesian Uprisings, admission to the exhibition is free.
The “Duża Rodzina” (Large Family) and “Karta 3+” cards are accepted (50% discount). Tickets can be booked online, by email, by telephone or at the museum’s ticket office; purchased tickets are not refundable.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A lift serves all floors except the mezzanine; a ramp leads to the entrance, and the stairs to the ground floor have a lifting platform. There is a car park in front of the building with spaces for people with disabilities. Corridors and stairs are marked with tactile warning strips, and rooms have Braille plates. The museum has a certificate as an autism-friendly venue, but no designated quiet room. A Polish sign language interpreter can be ordered on submission of a request.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | 40 zł · Family ticket for parents and children, for 3 to 6 people. |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children under 15 visit under adult supervision. Visits with a pushchair are possible, and the ground floor has a toilet with a baby-changing table. The programme includes museum lessons and birthday parties for children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car park in front of the building with designated spaces for people with disabilities.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Coat check
During the autumn and winter period use of the free cloakroom is required.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Long umbrellas, backpacks, large luggage and animals (except guide dogs) may not be brought into the museum; eating, drinking and phone conversations are prohibited in the exhibition. A mobile app for independent visits is available. |
