Muzeum Prasy Śląskiej im. Wojciecha Korfantego w Pszczynie

About the museum

The Silesian Press Museum was established in 1985 on the initiative of the Society of Friends of the Pszczyna Region (Towarzystwo Miłośników Ziemi Pszczyńskiej). Its seat is a burgher townhouse from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries on ul. Piastowska, which was rescued from demolition. Its founders and creators were Aleksander Spyra, long-serving curator, and his wife Krystyna. The museum is named after Wojciech Korfanty, leader of the Silesians and founder of popular Polish newspapers in Silesia.

The exhibition consists of newspapers and magazines with patriotic content, documenting the shaping of the Polish national consciousness of the Silesians, the three Silesian Uprisings and the plebiscite. Machines and equipment related to the former printing trade, bookbinding and the Silesian press are also shown, as well as a reconstructed study of Wojciech Korfanty with original furnishings, photographs and copies of newspapers. Visitors can print a souvenir sheet themselves on a historic Boston-type press from 1850.

On the upper floor of the townhouse is the Izba u Telemanna, a chamber music hall presenting old instruments from Silesia and used for concerts. In recent years the interiors of the ground and upper floors have been renovated, multimedia, an interactive map of the old printing houses of Silesia and new display cases have been added. The museum lies on the Route of Technical Monuments of the Silesian Voivodeship (Szlak Zabytków Techniki).

Highlights

• Reconstructed study of Wojciech Korfanty
• Former print shop and Boston-type press from 1850, on which a print can be made
• Silesian newspapers and magazines, including rare copies
• Izba u Telemanna with historic instruments
• Interactive map of the oldest printing houses in Silesia

Permanent exhibitions

• Wystawa stała Muzeum Prasy Śląskiej – Silesian newspapers and magazines, the former print shop and bindery, and the reconstructed study of Wojciech Korfanty.
• Izba u Telemanna – Chamber music hall on the upper floor with old musical instruments from Silesia, also used for concerts.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Towarzystwo Miłośników Ziemi Pszczyńskiej

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On Saturdays admission is free for grandparents visiting with their grandchildren.

The museum honours the “Moja Pszczyna” resident card, the Katowice Resident Card and the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny); reduced tickets cost PLN 5 and PLN 2 respectively. Workshops for groups of up to 10 people cost PLN 200, and the workshop on printing a 1612 print costs PLN 300.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The building has thresholds and stairs, which makes visits difficult for people with limited mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

The museum office has a corner for children, and visitors can print a souvenir sheet themselves. Workshops for school groups are prepared (groups of up to 10 people).

Getting there & parking

The museum stands on the pedestrian street, about 200 m from the Rynek (market square) and about 300 m from the open-air museum in Pszczyna.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The Izba u Telemanna on the upper floor also serves as a concert hall.

Plan your visit