Muzeum Świerka Istebniańskiego w Jaworzynce

About the museum

The Museum of the Istebna Spruce was established in 2001 at the Wyrchczadeczka forest nursery in Jaworzynka, together with the Regional Gene Bank of the Istebna Spruce, which is part of the Carpathian Gene Bank. The museum is looked after by the Wisła Forest District (Nadleśnictwo Wisła). The Carpathian Spruce Gene Bank has been operating since 1994 and protects the genetic resources of the spruce forests of the Beskids, storing seeds in cold rooms at -20°C.

The exhibition presents the history of the Beskid spruce stands and research on them, the developmental cycle of the Istebna spruce from seed to a majestic tree, and the properties of its wood, which is used, among other things, to make stringed and folk instruments. There are also exhibits connected with the history and culture of the Silesian Beskids. A demonstration stand of trees grows near the nursery.

Since 2002 a Demonstration Capercaillie Aviary has operated at the museum, where visitors can watch capercaillies and rare black grouse through Venetian mirrors without startling the birds. The forest district breeds capercaillies there in order to release them later into the Beskid forests. Lectures and meetings around a campfire also take place at the site.

Highlights

• exhibition on the Istebna spruce and its wood
• Carpathian Spruce Gene Bank
• Demonstration Capercaillie Aviary with viewing through Venetian mirrors
• demonstration stand of trees by the forest nursery
• free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Muzeum Świerka Istebniańskiego – Scientific and historical material on the Istebna spruce variety, the uses of its wood, and the history and culture of the Silesian Beskids.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Nadleśnictwo Wisła (Państwowe Gospodarstwo Leśne Lasy Państwowe)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

For children and families the demonstration aviary of capercaillies and black grouse is an attraction.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Jaworzynka in the Wyrchczadeczka area, next to the forest nursery.

Amenities & dining

There is a car park at the site.

Events & venue rental

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