Muzeum w Wieży Ciśnień w Giżycku
Neo-Gothic water tower from 1900 with a viewing terrace, a café and a small exhibition on the everyday life of the residents of Giżycko.
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About the museum
The water tower in Giżycko was built in 1900 in the neo-Gothic style, entirely of red brick. Its characteristic dome housed a balancing reservoir for about 200 m³ of water, made of galvanised sheet metal to a design by the engineer Otto Intze. The tower supplied the town's residents with running water until 1996, when the municipal water network was modernised.
After it ceased operation, the building was bought by a private owner who renovated it. The top of the dome was extended with a modern viewing terrace that harmonises with the architecture of the tower. Inside, a local “mini-museum” and a café were created. The coats of arms of Masuria and of the town have been preserved above the entrance.
The exhibition consists of documents, photographs and small objects showing the daily life of former residents of Giżycko and the surrounding area. The top level, at 162 m above sea level, is reached by 129 steps, and there is also a lift.
Highlights
- viewing terrace with a panorama of the town, forests and lakes
- exhibition on the daily life of former residents of Giżycko
- neo-Gothic tower of red brick from 1900
- lift to the viewing terrace
- café and souvenir shop
Permanent exhibition
- Mini-muzeum w Wieży Ciśnień – Documents, photographs and small objects showing the daily life of former residents of Giżycko and the surrounding area.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 15 złpensioners, pupils and students (on presentation of their card) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | 15 złpensioners |
| Students & apprentices | 15 złpupils and students on presentation of their card |
| Groups (11+ people) | 15 zł per persongroups of more than 10 people; school trips PLN 10 |
| Residents of Giżycko county (on presentation of an ID card) | 10 zł |
| School trips | 10 zł |
The ticket covers the viewing terrace and the exhibition in the tower. Parking for cars and buses is free for visitors.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- 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 viewing terrace can be reached by lift; alternatively, 129 steps lead up to it.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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Children under 7 enter free of charge.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking for cars and buses (for visitors only).
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café in the tower with cakes and coffee; on the ground floor a souvenir shop (including a certificate for climbing the water tower, postcards).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
