Muzeum Techniki i Inżynierii Komunalnej Torunia
Historic pumping station from the 1890s with a neo-Gothic water tower and a permanent exhibition on water supply and sewerage technology; admission free upon registration.
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About the museum
The “Stare Bielany” pumping station was built in the 1890s as part of Toruń’s water supply system, designed by engineer Heinrich Metzger. The complex was built over several years, mainly on the site of a former farm, and handed over to the Wasserwerk der Stadt Thorn company, founded in 1893. It belongs to the route of historic technical and industrial heritage sites in Kuyavia-Pomerania.
The most characteristic feature is the neo-Gothic water tower with a reservoir of 400 m³, at a height of about 30 metres. The pump hall originally housed steam engines and later electric motors driving two piston pumps. The complex also includes a collecting well, a valve chamber building with water-gauge turrets, a residential and service building for the staff, an outbuilding and a workshop. The rest of the site was occupied by woodland and a pond.
Thanks to funding from the Regional Operational Programme of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship for 2014–2020, the historic buildings were revitalised and adapted for exhibitions. One building houses a permanent exhibition on water supply and sewerage technology and the history of the Toruń Waterworks (Toruńskie Wodociągi). Visits are conducted with a guide after prior registration and are free of charge.
Highlights
- Neo-Gothic water tower from the late 19th century
- Pump hall with historic steam and electric machinery
- Permanent exhibition on water supply and sewerage technology
- Model of the Toruń wastewater treatment plant
- Film on the history of the “Stare Bielany” station
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa techniki wodociągowej i kanalizacyjnej – Permanent display on water abstraction and treatment, the water supply and sewerage network, a model of the wastewater treatment plant and the history of the Toruń Waterworks.
- Operated by
- Toruńskie Wodociągi Sp. z o.o.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the pumping station grounds and to the exhibition is free of charge; participants receive a free entry ticket.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
Small tables, crayons and colouring sheets are provided in the exhibition for the youngest visitors.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Coat check
The cloakroom is free of charge; coats and luggage must be left there before visiting the exhibition.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The registration should include the date, the number of people, the age of participants (for school pupils) and the details of the person responsible for the group. A group may have at most 15 people including supervisors; individual visits are also possible. Cancellations must be made at least 2 days before the date (tel. 451 070 624 or 451 070 952). Animals are not permitted on the premises, except guide dogs and assistance dogs. |
