Muzeum w Lęborku
A museum in a burgher townhouse from 1913 presenting the history of Lębork, the archaeology of the region and Kashubian ethnography.
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About the museum
The beginnings of the Lębork collections go back to the end of the 19th century, when relics, mostly chance archaeological finds, were gathered by local activists and the parish. In 1900 the collection was moved to the newly built town hall, and in 1925 to the district office building, where a permanent prehistoric exhibition was set up. During the Second World War the collections were partly destroyed and scattered, and after 1945 what remained was gathered together again.
Since 1946 the museum has been based in a townhouse at ul. Młynarska 14–15, built in 1913 and owned before the war by the Nipkow family. The first permanent exhibition, devoted to the archaeology of the Lębork district, opened in 1952. From 1970 to 1990 a contemporary art gallery, “Strome Schody”, operated at the museum. Today the museum occupies all floors of the townhouse as well as the adjoining rooms of the outbuilding.
The present collections cover the history of the town and region, old art, archaeology and ethnography. Visitors can learn about the history of Lębork from the early Middle Ages, see an archaeological exhibition, sculptures and paintings by Alfred Lubocki, and the interior of a Kashubian cottage. Separate exhibitions are devoted to Paul Nipkow, inventor of the scanning disc, and to the history of cinematography, while a 3D film presents the town’s medieval defences.
Highlights
- Historical exhibition on Lębork from the Middle Ages to the early modern period
- Archaeology exhibition “Odkrywanie przeszłości” (Discovering the Past)
- Sculptures and paintings by Alfred Lubocki and the interior of a Kashubian cottage
- Paul Nipkow room
- Cinema hall named after Władysław Nowak
- 3D film on the medieval defences of the town
Permanent exhibitions
- Wystawa historyczna – The exhibition on the first floor presents the history of Lębork and the region from the early Middle Ages to the granting of town rights, with pewter, maps, furniture and photographs.
- Archeologia „Odkrywanie przeszłości” – The exhibition on the second floor shows everyday objects discovered mainly during pre-war archaeological research.
- Etnografia: Alfred Lubocki i kaszubska chata – On the third floor visitors can see sculptures and paintings by the folk artist Alfred Lubocki and the interior of a Kashubian cottage from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Founded
- 1925
- Director
- Mariola Pruska
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 15 złpupils, students and doctoral students, people over 65, pensioners, disability pensioners, people with disabilities with their carers, teachers, PTTK guides (Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society), war veterans |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Children under 7 visit individually free of charge. |
| Seniors | 15 złPeople over 65, pensioners and disability pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 15 złConcessionary ticket for a person with a disability and their carer. |
| Students & apprentices | 15 złPupils, students and doctoral students. |
| Groups (10+ people) | 10 zł per personGroups of more than 10 people: PLN 10 per person; kindergarten and school groups: PLN 5 per person. Groups are guided by a museum employee (guiding fee PLN 100). |
| Families | 10 złHolders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny 3+ (Large Family Card 3+): PLN 10 per person for a standard ticket and PLN 7.50 per person for a reduced ticket. |
| Guided tour of a group by a museum employee | 100 złFlat fee, also payable on days of free admission. |
| 3D film “Lębork – średniowieczne obwarowania miasta” (Lębork – Medieval Town Fortifications) | 5 zł |
Free admission: In July and August admission is free on Fridays, and in the other months on Sundays (this does not apply to the film on the town’s defences).
Free admission also applies to employees of museums listed in the State Register of Museums, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, and holders of the Karta Polaka (Polish Card). This entitlement must be confirmed with a document.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum’s website does not describe the accessibility of the building; a concessionary ticket is available for people with disabilities with their carer. Dogs and other animals are not allowed.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
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| Family ticket | 10 zł · Holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny 3+ (Large Family Card 3+): PLN 10 per person for a standard ticket and PLN 7.50 per person for a reduced ticket. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum runs museum lessons and craft workshops. Birthday parties at the museum are for children aged 6–12 and take place on Saturdays (except in July and August): PLN 500 for a package of up to 10 people, PLN 700 for a package of up to 15 people.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
There is a small shop on site with Cepelia folk crafts.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photographing exhibitions is permitted without a tripod and without additional lighting. |
| Good to know | Groups (up to 35 people at the main site) are guided by a specialist staff member; a date and tour can be booked in person or by telephone. A set route applies, and bringing food and drink into the rooms is prohibited. |
