Ośrodek Edukacji Przyrodniczo-Kulturowej w Krutyni
Centre of the Masurian Landscape Park in a historic barn, with a nature room, the Karol Małłek memorial room and a gallery; free admission.
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About the museum
The Ośrodek Edukacji Przyrodniczo-Kulturowej w Krutyni is run by the Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy (Masurian Landscape Park). It is housed in a historic Masurian barn in the centre of the village, built at the end of the 19th century.
The nature room (Izba Przyrodnicza) dates back to 1991, when the park, together with the Muzeum Warmii i Mazur w Olsztynie (Museum of Warmia and Masuria in Olsztyn), prepared a nature and archaeology exhibition. In 1998 the loaned archaeological objects were returned to Olsztyn, and the nature part was moved to the present barn. Today the room consists of six dioramas showing the animals of the forest, the lake, the River Krutynia and the meadow; more than 300 exhibits have been collected, mainly birds that died in road accidents or on power lines.
The building also houses the Izba Pamięci Karola Małłka (Karol Małłek Memorial Room), dedicated to the writer, folklorist and teacher committed to the affairs of the Masurians, with mementoes, photographs and furniture from his home. The “Galeria nad Mukrem” (Gallery on the Mukra) shows nature and historical-cultural exhibitions, and on the upper floor there is an education room, where workshops, lectures and demonstrations take place.
Highlights
- six dioramas with animals of the forest, lake, river and meadow
- birds of prey: white-tailed eagle (bielik), osprey (rybołów), lesser spotted eagle (orlik krzykliwy)
- beaver lodge and mushroom exhibition
- Karol Małłek Memorial Room
- old photographs of the village of Krutyń and the River Krutynia
Permanent exhibitions
- Izba Przyrodnicza – Six dioramas with animals of the habitats of the Masurian Landscape Park, more than 300 exhibits, a beaver lodge and a mushroom exhibition.
- Izba Pamięci Karola Małłka – Mementoes, photographs and furniture of the writer and folklorist Karol Małłek, and photographs of the former village of Krutyń.
- Operated by
- Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Entry is free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Upstairs is an education room with workshops and activities for children and young people, and nature demonstrations.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Individual visits are made independently. Organised groups (up to 25 people at a time, roughly 30 minutes) register in advance with a park employee; larger groups should be split up. |
