Muzeum Regionalne w Wągrowcu
The museum in the former house of the Cistercian abbot in Wągrowiec presents the history of the town and the Pałuki region: historical, ethnographic, artistic and archaeological collections.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Regionalne w Wągrowcu began operating on 1 October 1987. It is housed in the building known as Opatówka, the former house of the abbot of the Wągrowiec Cistercians, built in the 16th century on the initiative of Abbot Andrzej Gozdawa Dzierżanowski. The former residence, surrounded by gardens and orchards, was remodelled over the following centuries. After the abbey was dissolved, it became the property of the Prussian king and later passed into private hands.
In the early 1980s, the town authorities bought Opatówka with a view to setting up a museum. Renovation and partial reconstruction took place between 1982 and 1987. The museum then had around 200 m² of exhibition space, divided into 11 small rooms. A further general renovation of the building took place in 2023–2024; the architecture and the original room layout were preserved.
The museum collects objects related to the past of the town and the Pałuki region. The collections are divided into historical, art, ethnographic and archaeological departments. Because exhibition space is limited, only part of the collection is on display; the rest is made available during temporary exhibitions and for academic research. The staff carry out archaeological research, publish the results in the journal “Wangrovieciana. Studia et Fontes”, and also run museum lessons and workshops and guide visitors around the sights of Wągrowiec and the surrounding area.
Highlights
- Housed in the former Cistercian abbot's house dating from the 16th century
- Historical, ethnographic, artistic and archaeological collections
- Memorabilia of the history of Wągrowiec and the Pałuki region
- Museum lessons and workshops for schools
- Guided tours of the sights of Wągrowiec and the surrounding area
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Miasto Wągrowiec
- Director
- Małgorzata Kranc-Rybczyńska
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 5 zł |
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| Reduced | 3 zł |
| Guided service for sites in Wągrowiec (per site) | 50 złPlease order several days in advance; costs add up depending on the scope of the visit. |
| Guided service for sites outside Wągrowiec (per site) | 70 złPlease order several days in advance; costs add up depending on the scope of the visit. |
Free admission: Admission is free on Sundays.
Museum lessons and workshops for groups cost from PLN 30 per group; the detailed price list is on the museum's website.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Opposite the museum, on the other side of ul. Opacka, there is a municipal car park used by visitors' cars and coaches.
The museum is located in the oldest part of Wągrowiec, close to the parish church and the Cistercian church and monastery.
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers museum lessons and workshops for kindergartens and schools, as well as guided tours of the sights of Wągrowiec and the surrounding area (for example the parish church, the Cistercian church and monastery, and the Rynek). Please book visits and tours several days in advance by phone or e-mail. |
