Podkarpackie Muzeum Pożarnictwa w Starej Wsi
Seasonal branch of the Muzeum Regionalne in Brzozów, with historic fire engines, fire pumps and firefighting memorabilia in the Firefighter’s House (Dom Strażaka).
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About the museum
The Muzeum Pożarnictwa im. Stanisława Dydka w Starej Wsi (Stanisław Dydek Fire Service Museum in Stara Wieś) is a branch of the Muzeum Regionalne im. Adama Fastnachta w Brzozowie (Adam Fastnacht Regional Museum in Brzozów). The institution was founded in 1986 on the initiative of Stanisław Dydek, who looked after the exhibition on a voluntary basis for many years. It is housed in the Dom Strażaka (Firefighter’s House).
The exhibition occupies six rooms. It shows historic fire vehicles, among them a horse-drawn fire wagon from 1928, Dodge cars from 1950 and a Star N71 from 1952, and a trailer for a motor pump from 1953. There are also fire pumps, helmets, parts of uniforms, banners, decorations, documents and photographs relating to the history of the fire service. A separate part of the exhibition presents old tools and everyday objects from folk culture.
The museum operates seasonally: from May to September staff are on duty on set days, and at other times visits are possible after a prior phone arrangement.
Highlights
- Horse-drawn fire wagon from 1928
- Dodge (1950) and Star N71 (1952) fire engines
- Old fire pumps, helmets and firefighters’ uniforms
- Banners, decorations, documents and photographs of the fire service
- Department devoted to folk culture, with old tools
Permanent exhibition
- Ekspozycja pożarnictwa i kultury ludowej – Six rooms with historic fire vehicles, fire pumps, helmets, uniforms, banners and documents, and a department devoted to folk culture.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Muzeum Regionalne im. Adama Fastnachta w Brzozowie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 6 zł |
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| Reduced | 3 złchildren aged 3 to 6, children and young people in education |
| Children & teens | 3 złfree up to age 2 · Children under 3 enter free of charge. |
Free admission: On Tuesdays from May to September.
Admission to the permanent exhibition: standard ticket PLN 6, reduced ticket PLN 3. On Tuesdays from May to September admission is free. Large families in the programme “Brzozowska Karta Rodziny 3+” (Brzozów family card programme) receive a 50% discount. Museum staff, pupils of special schools and their carers enter free of charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance to the branch is not adapted for wheelchair users; the building has no lift, no ramps and no toilet adapted for people with disabilities. Visitors may enter the building with an assistance dog or a guide dog.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Apart from the Tuesday duty, visits require prior contact by phone; groups register one day in advance. |
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