Muzeum Tyskich Browarów Książęcych

About the museum

The brewery in Tychy was officially founded in 1629, when the estate records noted that beer could be brewed on the manor farm every week, bringing considerable income. The founders and owners were the free lords of the Promnitz family. In the 19th century the brewery was expanded and modernised by Jan Henryk XI Hochberg, Prince of Pless (Pszczyna), who introduced electrification and a railway; thanks to the brewer Julius Müller, a golden lager known throughout Europe began to be brewed.

The museum opened in 2004 as the Tyskie Museum of Brewing and has operated under its current name since 2010. It is housed in the renovated building of the former Evangelical church from 1902 on the brewery grounds. The museum has also organised summer evening tours of the brewery with actors playing characters from its history.

The permanent exhibition presents ten episodes from four centuries: from the manor brewery of 1629, through the industrial revolution and the 300th anniversary jubilee in 1929, to the Second World War, the post-war brewing technical school, the People’s Republic of Poland period and the successes of the Tyskie brand. The visit begins in a cinema hall and a passage built from 11 thousand bottles, and leads to a glass dome, the heart of the exhibition.

Highlights

• Ten episodes from the nearly 400-year history of Tyskie Browary Książęce
• Corridor made of 11 thousand beer bottles and a glass dome at the heart of the exhibition
• Museum in the renovated building of the former Evangelical church from 1902
• Multimedia, interactive elements and an audio guide
• Collections of photographs, beer mugs, barrels, bottles and coasters
• Tours of the working brewery and the Pub pod Browarem

Permanent exhibition

• Ekspozycja stała Muzeum Tyskich Browarów Książęcych – Multimedia exhibition on ten episodes from four centuries of the brewery’s history, from the manor brewery of 1629 to the present day.

Founded

2004

Operated by

Kompania Piwowarska S.A. (Tyskie Browary Książęce)

Admission & discounts

Prices apply to visiting the museum’s permanent exhibition, which takes about 45 minutes; tours of the working brewery are paid separately and are for adults. The absence of tickets on the website does not mean that visits are not possible – you can call.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kids

• Hands-on stations

The museum is open to children under adult supervision and has multimedia and interactive elements; tours of the working brewery are for adults only.

Getting there & parking

From Katowice take road no. 86 towards Bielsko-Biała, then take the exit to Czułów onto ul. Katowicka.

Amenities & dining

On the brewery grounds is the Pub pod Browarem, where you can taste the freshest beer.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

The brewery offers the organisation of events, corporate parties, beer tasting workshops and catering.

Plan your visit