Ośrodek Edukacyjny Babiogórskiego Parku Narodowego
Permanent exhibition of the Babia Góra National Park at the park administration’s seat in Zawoja, with multimedia on the nature of Babia Góra and the former culture of the Babiogórcy highlanders.
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About the museum
The Educational Centre of the Babia Góra National Park, also known as the BgPN Permanent Exhibition, is housed in the park administration building in Zawoja. The exhibition introduces visitors to the nature and culture of the Babia Góra massif, and consists of a natural part and a cultural part.
The natural part includes a multimedia presentation of the wealth of Babia Góra’s nature, recordings of forest sounds and animal voices, and 3D photographs of the region. The cultural part shows original everyday objects, costumes and furnishings of Babiogórcy houses, and in the small gallery “Pod Cylem” visitors can see works by folk artists from the region.
A garden of Babia Góra plants and a sensory garden are located next to the centre, and the kiosk sells souvenirs and publications. The park also runs educational classes indoors and in the field for schools and other groups.
Highlights
- Multimedia presentation of the nature of Babia Góra with recordings of forest sounds
- Interiors and objects from Babiogórcy houses, costumes and shepherds’ tools
- Mini gallery “Pod Cylem” with works by folk artists
- 3D photographs of the region
- Garden of Babia Góra plants and sensory garden next to the centre
Permanent exhibitions
- Wystawa stała – przyroda Babiej Góry – Multimedia presentation of the nature of Babia Góra with recordings of forest sounds and animal voices, and 3D photographs of the region.
- Wystawa stała – kultura Babiogórców – Original everyday objects, costumes and furnishings of Babiogórcy houses, including tools connected with herding and cheese-making.
- Mini galeria „Pod Cylem” – Small gallery of works by folk artists from the Babia Góra region.
- Operated by
- Babiogórski Park Narodowy
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 7 zł |
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| Reduced | 5 zł |
| Groups | –Educational classes indoors for a group of up to 26 people cost PLN 80 per hour; field classes cost PLN 80 per hour for a group of up to 26 people and PLN 4 per person per hour for larger groups. |
| Ticket for holders of the Large Family Card | 3 zł |
| Ticket for residents | 1 zł |
The ticket for the permanent exhibition is separate from the ticket for entry to the park grounds (standard PLN 10, reduced PLN 5; required across the whole park area since 1 January 2022). Tickets are bought at the exhibition by the park administration, at information points and online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
People in wheelchairs can use a lift and a special toilet located outside the building; a tactile map has been prepared for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 50 min |
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- Family tours & workshops
The centre runs educational classes for children and young people; there is a sensory garden next to the building.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Souvenirs and publications are sold at the kiosk.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The exhibition is visited on the hour. The park runs educational classes indoors and in the field. |
