Muzeum Przyrody w Olsztynie
Branch of the Museum of Warmia and Masuria in an Art Nouveau villa at Nagórki, with a permanent exhibition on the animals of Warmia and Masuria and natural history collections.
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About the museum
The Museum of Nature in Olsztyn was established in 2000 as one of the branches of the Museum of Warmia and Masuria. It grew out of the collections and staff of the Nature Department of that museum, formerly the Muzeum Mazurskie (Mazurian Museum), which had been operating since 1951.
Since 1982 its seat has been an Art Nouveau villa from the end of the 19th century at ul. Metalowa, which before 1945 was the manor house of the Nagórki estate (German: Bergenthal). The core of the collection consisted of German-era specimens gathered in Warmia and Masuria: 38 zoological specimens, about 300 geological exhibits and the herbarium of H. Steffen with about 460 sheets.
The collections to date include about 18,900 exhibits from zoology, botany and geology, as well as maps of Prussia from the early 20th century. Visitors can see the permanent exhibition “Animals of Warmia and Masuria”, and the museum also conducts scientific research, educational activities, temporary exhibitions and seasonal workshops.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition “Animals of Warmia and Masuria”
- Zoological, botanical and geological collections, about 18,900 exhibits
- Art Nouveau villa from the late 19th century, former manor house of Nagórki
- Skull of a tarpan and antlers of an aurochs in the exhibition on animals from the time of Copernicus
- Workshops and nature lessons for children
Permanent exhibition
- Zwierzęta Warmii i Mazur – Permanent exhibition presenting the zoological collections of the region; part is devoted to species known to Mikołaj Kopernik, modern species and those that appeared later.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Muzeum Warmii i Mazur w Olsztynie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 19 zł |
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| Reduced | 14 zł |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · children up to age 7 enter free of charge |
| Families | 40 złfamily ticket 2+1 or 1+2 costs PLN 40, and 2+2, 2+3 or 1+3 costs PLN 58; for parents or guardians with children up to age 18 |
| Guided tour in Polish (per group) | 80 zł |
| Museum lesson (flat fee per class or group, plus admission ticket for each participant) | 40 złthe fee for a lesson may not be less than PLN 130 |
| Museum workshop (flat fee per class or group, plus admission ticket for each participant) | 60 złthe fee for a workshop may not be less than PLN 130 |
Free admission: on Wednesdays free admission to the permanent exhibitions
Standard ticket PLN 19, reduced PLN 14. Families with the Nationwide Large Family Card receive a 50% discount on admission tickets to the museum and its branches. The price list also includes a combined ticket with branches of the Museum of Warmia and Masuria (the Castle, the Gazeta Olsztyńska House), whose validity depends on the availability of the castle.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | 40 zł · family ticket 2+1 or 1+2 costs PLN 40, and 2+2, 2+3 or 1+3 costs PLN 58; for parents or guardians with children up to age 18 |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs nature workshops and lessons for children and offers family tickets; children up to age 7 enter free of charge.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The Museum of Warmia and Masuria offers room hire; details are on the rental offer page.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum offers museum lessons and workshops for nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, and seasonal workshops, for example the autumn workshop “Falling Leaves” (Spadające liście). Classes should be booked in advance. A guided tour in Polish costs PLN 80 per group. The visitor regulations are available on the museum’s website. |
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Muzeum „Dom Gazety Olsztyńskiej”
Muzeum Warmii i Mazur w Olsztynie
Muzeum Techniki Wojskowej im. Bogdana Wojciecha Kozłowskiego w Olsztynie
