Muzeum Regionalne w Człuchowie
A regional museum on the grounds of the Teutonic castle in Człuchów, with five permanent exhibitions and a 46-metre observation tower.
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About the museum
The beginnings of museum activity in Człuchów go back to 1911, when by decision of the starost a museum room with archaeological monuments was set up. The Muzeum Regionalne (Regional Museum) opened in 1927, but during the Second World War its collections were destroyed and scattered. The present museum was established on 2 January 1976, and since 1999 it has been an independent cultural institution financed from the budget of the Człuchów Town Municipality. Since 2 May 2013 its seat has been the former branch, i.e. the castle.
The Człuchów castle was one of the largest defensive complexes of the Teutonic Order and covered about three hectares, second in size only to Malbork. It consisted of the four-winged High Castle (Zamek Wysoki) with a chapel, chapter house, dormitory and refectory, and three outer baileys surrounded by moats. Construction began after 1312 and was completed around 1365. After a fire in 1793 the residents were given permission to dismantle the castle, and they rebuilt their burnt houses with its bricks. What remains of its former glory is the massive tower, 46 metres high, and an Evangelical church from the 19th century built on the foundations of the castle chapel.
The museum collects monuments connected with the past of Człuchów and the region. The permanent exhibitions present archaeological research on the castle hill, the prehistory of the Człuchów Land, its material culture, art and artistic crafts from the 15th to the 20th century, and the history of the town and the region. From the tower there is a view of the town and its surroundings.
Highlights
- Teutonic castle from the 14th century and a 46-metre tower with a view of the town
- exhibition on archaeological research on the castle hill
- prehistory of the Człuchów Land
- art and artistic crafts from the 15th–20th centuries
- Evangelical church built on the foundations of the castle chapel
- audio guide in three languages and a family trail
Permanent exhibitions
- Badania archeologiczne na człuchowskim wzgórzu zamkowym – Exhibition on the results of archaeological research on the castle hill.
- Pradzieje Ziemi Człuchowskiej – Exhibition on the oldest history of settlement in the Człuchów Land.
- Sztuka i rzemiosło artystyczne XV–XX w. – Exhibition of works of art and artistic crafts from the region.
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- Gmina Miejska Człuchów (samorządowa instytucja kultury)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 15 złpupils, students and doctoral students, pensioners, disability pensioners, people with disabilities with their carers (Polish citizens), teachers, carers in care and educational institutions, veterans |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 4 · Children up to the age of 5 and persons over 75 enter free. |
| Seniors | –Persons over 75 enter free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 15 złPeople with disabilities and their carers (Polish citizens) pay the reduced price. |
| Students & apprentices | 15 złPupils, students and doctoral students. |
| Groups | –The group leader (one per group of up to 15 people) enters free. |
| Families | 15 złHolders of the Large Family Card: standard ticket PLN 15, reduced ticket PLN 10. |
| Large Family Card – standard ticket | 15 zł |
| Large Family Card – reduced ticket | 10 zł |
| Audio guide | 8 złIndividual route in Polish, German and English; family route in Polish. |
| Guiding service for groups of up to 15 people | 60 złFor groups of more than 15 people, PLN 60 plus PLN 4 for each additional person. |
| Museum lesson | 5 złPrice per person; groups of up to 30 pupils. |
Free admission: every Tuesday admission to the permanent exhibitions is free (free visits do not include the tower)
Tickets can be bought at the ticket office or online.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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 three lifts, and in the castle courtyard there is a lifting platform for people with disabilities. Wheelchair users can reach every level of the former Evangelical church, pass through the gate and go up the tower from the 16 m level; access to the observation terrace is not possible for them. The toilet for people with disabilities is on the ground floor near the cloakroom and ticket office. There is no audio information or sign language interpreter; visits with an assistance dog are permitted.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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| Family ticket | 15 zł · Holders of the Large Family Card: standard ticket PLN 15, reduced ticket PLN 10. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
A family audio guide route in Polish is available, as well as museum lessons for pupils (groups of up to 30 pupils).
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Coat check
The cloakroom is on the ground floor next to the ticket office.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (PL, DE, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guiding service for groups; museum lessons (including on Teutonic construction, archaeology and ethnography) must be booked a week in advance. Booking: tel. 660 881 595. |
