Sieradzki Park Etnograficzny

About the museum

The Sieradzki Park Etnograficzny (Sieradz Ethnographic Park) is a branch of the Muzeum Okręgowe w Sieradzu. It lies in the eastern part of the town, on ul. Grodzka, between the river Żegliną and the Zalew Paradzianka, at the foot of Castle Hill. The idea of an open-air museum appeared in the 1960s, on the initiative of the museum’s director at the time, Zofia Neymanowa, who prepared the first concept in 1972. The park was established by a decision of the County People’s Council of 26 January 1973, and construction work began in 1975. After a break caused by the economic crisis, the idea was revived in 1986, and in 1987 the voivode issued a decision to build the park.

The first reconstructed building was a weaver’s house from Zgierz from the 1820s, and the second was the homestead of the folk sculptor Szczepan Mucha (1908–1982) from the village of Szale, with a collection of his sculptures from 1972–1983. The open-type homestead consists of a cottage from Sieradz-Męka from the second half of the 19th century, a barn from Ruda, an outbuilding from Wiertelaki and a wooden granary from Brąszewice Zabrodzie from around 1810. In the park there are also a shelter with old agricultural tools and machines, wayside shrines and a bread oven.

The park is open seasonally. It runs museum lessons, craft workshops and demonstrations of traditional techniques, as well as the programme “Krzesiwo” (“Flint and Steel”), which includes meetings with folk artists.

Highlights

• Homestead and sculptures of the folk artist Szczepan Mucha
• Weaver’s house from Zgierz from the early 19th century
• Open-type homestead with a cottage, barn and granary
• Shelter with old tools and agricultural machinery
• Craft workshops and museum lessons

Permanent exhibition

• Skansen wsi sieradzkiej – Weaver’s house from Zgierz, the sculptor Szczepan Mucha’s homestead with a collection of sculptures, and an open-type homestead with a cottage, barn and granary.

Founded

1973

Operated by

Muzeum Okręgowe w Sieradzu

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Tuesday – visiting the museum and its branches is free of charge.

The price list is shared by the Muzeum Okręgowe w Sieradzu and its branches. The museum honours the Wojewódzka Karta Rodzin Wielodzietnych (Voivodeship Card for Large Families) and the Karta Dużej Rodziny (Large Family Card).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• 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

Wheelchair users can visit the grounds of the park and the shelter with agricultural tools, but moving over grass is difficult, because the paths are not paved. The interiors of the wooden buildings are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

For schools and organised groups there are museum lessons and workshops on former farm work and crafts. In the season a bonfire can be organised in the park.

Getting there & parking

The park is at 1 ul. Grodzka, at the foot of Castle Hill, between the river Żegliną and the Zalew Paradzianka.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The park grounds can be rented for cultural events or art installations (PLN 150 per hour), for a bonfire (PLN 180 for the first 3 hours) and for a photo or film shoot (PLN 50 per hour).

Plan your visit