Muzeum Przyrodniczo-Łowieckie "Knieja" w Nowosiółkach

About the museum

The Muzeum Przyrodniczo-Łowieckie “Knieja” (Natural History and Hunting Museum “Knieja”) in Nowosiółki is a private institution run since 2002 by Henryka and Jerzy Wałachowski. It grew out of their passion for hunting and nature and is still the life's work of its owners, who personally guide visitors and tell them about the region.

In three rooms the fauna and flora of the Bieszczady are presented, together with the history of hunting and forestry and their role in this area, as well as a gallery of historical photographs. The collections include game and protected birds, predators and forest animals such as bear, wolf, lynx, wisent and red deer, as well as a collection of butterflies and specimens from other countries. The museum also presents forest tools, everyday objects and a reconstructed village hut with old household equipment.

The nature trail “Na tropie mieszkańców karpackiej puszczy” (On the Trail of the Inhabitants of the Carpathian Forest), about 3.7 km long, starts at the museum, and in season the trout fish-frying stand “Leśne Smaki” (Forest Flavours) is open. The owners also organise photo safaris to less well-known corners of the Bieszczady.

Highlights

• collection of forest animals: bear, wolf, lynx, wisent and red deer
• game and protected birds from the Bieszczady and all of Poland
• history of hunting and forestry and a gallery of historical photographs
• nature trail “Na tropie mieszkańców karpackiej puszczy” (approx. 3.7 km)
• museum on one level, accessible for wheelchair users

Permanent exhibitions

• Fauna i flora Bieszczadów – Forest animals, predators, game and protected birds, presented in three rooms.
• Dzieje łowiectwa i leśnictwa – Forestry tools, everyday objects and a gallery of historical photographs of the region.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Henryka i Jerzy Wałachowscy (muzeum prywatne)

Admission & discounts

Prices as given in the price list on the museum's website.

Accessibility

• 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 museum is on one level and, according to information from a State Forests (Lasy Państwowe) guide (status April 2024), is adapted to the needs of wheelchair users; there is a toilet in the building.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Children under 5 enter free of charge, and the exhibition aims to introduce children, young people and adults to the fauna and flora of the Bieszczady.

Getting there & parking

The museum lies in Nowosiółki on voivodeship road no. 893 on the Lesko–Cisna route, about 7 km from Baligród.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Next to the museum is the seasonal trout fish-frying stand “Leśne Smaki” (Forest Flavours), with fish and regional dishes.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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