Muzeum Przemyslu i Techni w Walbrzychu

Museum of Industry and Technology at Walbrzych


Useful Information

Location: ul 1 - go Maja 9, 58-300 Walbrzych.
Turn off the main road at the McDonalds restaurant, after 500 m to the left.
Open: All year Tue-Sat 9-11. [2006]
Fee: Adults 4 zl, Reduced 2 zl.
Classification: MineCoal Mine
Light: LightIncandescent Electric Light System
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Guided tours: D=120 min.
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Address: Muzeum Przemyslu i Techni w Walbrzychu, Director: Stanislaw Zydlik, Tel: +48-74-842-4845 and +48-74-843-4146.
Museum of Industry and Technology, 58-300 Walbrzych, ul Wysockiego 28. Tel: +48-74-220-31-1221.
As far as we know this information was accurate when it was published (see years in brackets), but may have changed since then.
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History

1926 museum founded.

Description

This mining museum is based at the "Julia" Coal Mine in Walbrzych. There is a complex of buildings which date from the 19th century as well as the two haulage shafts named "Julia" and "Sobatka" respectively and with their 25 m high, bricked up head gear they are an amazing sight. Other facilities include a coal treatment plant, an exhibition of rescue equipment and a display of mining equipment.


Text by Tony Oldham (2002). With kind permission.

The Wałbrzych muzeum includes an educational mine close to the surface, which may be visited without restrictions. The mine itself is reached by a descent with the original mine elevator. This tour is possible only after appointment.