Muzeum Przyrodnicze im. Krystyny i Włodzimierza Tomków w Ciężkowicach

About the museum

The Muzeum Przyrodnicze im. Krystyny i Włodzimierza Tomków was established in 1989, when the collections were made available in a building belonging to the municipality of Ciężkowice. The collection was assembled over more than 50 years by Dr Włodzimierz Tomek and his wife Krystyna, who also promoted nature conservation; from the 1980s the collections could be seen in their family home at ul. św. Andrzeja. After Dr Tomek's death in 1995 the municipality bought the collection from the family with funds from the Voivodeship Fund for Environmental Protection in Tarnów (Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska w Tarnowie).

In 2009 the museum moved temporarily to the former “Sokół” building at ul. 3 Maja during renovation work, and in its present seat it has operated since December 2011. It is run by the Centre of Culture and Promotion of the Ciężkowice Municipality.

The collection includes about 200 bird species, among them more than 20 species from the Polish Red Data Book, about 500 insects (including about 300 butterflies), hunting trophies, mounted mammals, more than 100 models of vascular plants, fossils and a diorama of birds of prey. The exhibition also has a glass floor above reconstructed habitats, stations with bird calls, a photo gallery with a touch screen and a projection of a river with the local fish fauna. Next to the museum operates the Małopolska Centre of Ecological Education, with an interactive exhibition on the nature of the Pogórze region.

Highlights

• Collection of about 200 bird species, including Red Data Book species
• Diorama of birds of prey and models of vascular plants
• Glass floor above reconstructed habitats
• Interactive exhibition “Ziemia-Woda-Powietrze” (Earth-Water-Air) in the MCEE
• Nature workshops for children and a 180-seat cinema hall

Permanent exhibitions

• Muzeum Przyrodnicze im. Krystyny i Włodzimierza Tomków – Collection of birds, insects, mammals and plant models presenting the fauna and flora of the Ciężkowice Pogórze, with a glass floor above reconstructed habitats.
• Ziemia-Woda-Powietrze (MCEE) – Interactive exhibition of the Małopolska Centre of Ecological Education on the nature of the region, including a flood simulator.

Founded

1989

Operated by

Centrum Kultury i Promocji Gminy Ciężkowice

Admission & discounts

The prices apply to the ticket for the Museum of Nature; the Małopolska Centre of Ecological Education has its own price list. Carers of organised groups enter free of charge (one carer per 10 people). Card payment is possible.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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 building has a ramp for people with disabilities, its rooms are accessible and the toilet is adapted. There are no designated parking spaces for people with disabilities. Visitors may move around the museum with a guide dog; a sign language interpreter is not available.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

For children there is an interactive exhibition with hands-on experiences, including a flood simulator and painting butterflies with light, as well as nature workshops in the form of games.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 180 guests.

The conference room can be hired commercially after prior booking; the centre also has a 180-seat cinema hall and a workshop room.

Plan your visit