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Old Mine - Centre of Science and Art in Wałbrzych

ul. Piotra Wysockiego 29, 58-304 Wałbrzych, woj. dolnośląskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Technical Monuments

Old Mine - Centre of Science and Art in Wałbrzych

The Old Mine in Wałbrzych is a revitalised complex of the former Julia Hard Coal Mine - the largest post-industrial tourist attraction in Poland. The site opened on 9 November 2014.

History

The complex covers an area of 4.5 hectares of historic post-industrial buildings with authentic equipment, including the mine's machine park made available to visitors. The group of 14 mine buildings has been entered in the register of monuments of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. In 2015 the site was added to the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH).

What to see

The Museum of Industry and Technology presenting the history of coal and mining, the Contemporary Art Gallery, and the Centre of Unique Ceramics with workshops.

Who it is for

An attraction for families, schools and lovers of technology and art.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Museum of Industry and Technology in the former Julia coal mine
  • The mine's machine park with authentic equipment
  • Contemporary Art Gallery and Centre of Unique Ceramics
  • European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH)

Seasonality and hours

Daily 10:00-18:00, guided tours (departures on the hour), last entry at 16:00.

Contact

  • Website: starakopalnia.pl
Visit duration: approx. 2 hours Seasonality: year-round Opening hours: codziennie 10:00-18:00 (ostatnie wejście 16:00, zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem)

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Toaleta

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Komunikacja miejska

Kontakt

Source: https://starakopalnia.pl/en/about-us/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stara_Kopalnia_w_Wa%C5%82brzychu