See
the Medieval
Mining Settlement
Mining Open-Air Museum
Enter the place where history comes alive! Functioning machines from hundreds of years ago, an eccentric executioner, a labyrinth of fear, and an unforgettable hands-on physics lesson await you.\n
In short
Overview showing machines and the Mining Settlement
Medieval Mining Settlement
in Złoty Stok
Travel back to the Middle Ages and find out what work looked like at that time. See a replica of the Medieval Mining Settlement that is unique on a European scale: functioning devices built at a 1:1 scale.
This is a unique technology park and open-air museum where you will learn the secrets of miners' work from centuries ago. Everything really works — and you can try it with your own hands.
What will you see?
See, touch and set things in motion!
The Medieval Mining Settlement is not an ordinary exhibit – everything you see really works! In the Mining Settlement you can start medieval machines yourself, test the laws of physics and learn interesting facts about the daily life of people from past times.
See what awaits you in the Medieval Technology Park and Mining Open-Air Museum!
Treadwheel
A massive structure several meters in diameter, powered solely by the strength of human legs. When you step inside and start walking – the whole machine starts working. This is how water was pumped out of mines in the Middle Ages!
Hand hoist
A machine based on the principle of pulley-and-block gearing. It will allow you to lift a weight several dozen times greater than what you can lift yourself!
Stamp crushers and smelter
See how ore was crushed and prepared for further processing. All powered by water, without electricity, but with enormous noise and force.
Live physics lesson
In the Settlement you'll understand how mechanical energy, pressure, friction and gravity work – live, by touching, turning and rotating. It's hands-on physics!\n
Path of Fear
Enter the mysterious labyrinth, where a spinning tunnel, light and sound effects, and… surprises await! A fun experience full of laughter and a little thrill.
Executioner's Hut
Meet the executioner host, who will talk about his profession with humor and a wink. Find out how he "treats" headaches and what he uses to make scrambled eggs!
Goats - Arsen and Złota
The little residents of the Settlement whom you can't help but love. Children can feed, pet and photograph them.
Leonardo da Vinci's inventions
Replicas of the Renaissance master's constructions that show how forward-thinking people were already in the Middle Ages.
Practical information
Medieval Mining Settlement
Plan your visit
The excursion always takes place under the supervision of a guide.
The maximum waiting time for assembling a Polish-speaking group is 45 minutes.
Guided tours in English are available with prior reservation. The fee for a guide in a foreign language is fixed and amounts to 100 PLN, regardless of the number of participants in the touring group.
The Settlement is outdoors – wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather
The tour is available to people of all ages; children up to 4 years old visit free of charge. Details in the Tourist Route price list.
FAQ
Have questions?
Jakie atrakcje znajdują się w Osadzie?
W Osadzie można zobaczyć rekonstrukcje dawnych stanowisk pracy górników i hutników, narzędzia oraz urządzenia wykorzystywane w średniowieczu.
Czy są pokazy lub warsztaty?
Tak, odbywają się pokazy dawnego górnictwa i hutnictwa oraz warsztaty, w których goście mogą aktywnie uczestniczyć.
Czy dzieci mogą brać udział w interaktywnych atrakcjach?
Tak, Osada została przygotowana z myślą także o dzieciach – mogą uczestniczyć w prostych doświadczeniach i zabawach edukacyjnych.
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