The Museum of Papermaking and Duszniki are one of the most interesting places in the entire Kłodzko Basin and its immediate vicinity. Discover with us the secrets of the old paper mill and see why it is worth visiting. This attraction will appeal to both children and adults!
In which city is the Museum of Papermaking?
The Museum of Papermaking is located in Duszniki-Zdrój, in Kłodzko County, near the Czech border. They were founded in an old, 16th/17th century paper mill located on the river Bystrzyca Dusznicka.
The Museum of Papermaking in Duszniki Zdrój is located near the city center. The national road number 8 passes directly near it, which facilitates access from Kudowy-Zdrój and Kłodzko, among others. This too, combined with unusual architecture make it hard not to notice when passing through Duszniki-Zdrój.
Museum of Papermaking — opening hours, ticket prices
When planning to visit the Museum of Papermaking (Duszniki), it is best to check the opening hours on its website, where up-to-date information on the offer is always provided. At the moment, the museum is available to visitors from 9:00am. During the high season (May-August) it closes from Monday to Saturday at 18:00, and on Sundays at 16:00. During the low season (November-April), it is open throughout the week from 9:00 to 15:00am, and in September and October 9:00-17:00 (Monday — Saturday) and 9:00-16:00 (Sunday).
What do prices look like in the Museum of Papermaking in Duszniki? Tickets, given the number of attractions, are not expensive. In addition to the standard offers, there are also discounts for pupils, students, teachers and pensioners. A family ticket is also available for a maximum of 2 adults and a child (one or more) between 7 and 18 years of age. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket offices located right at the entrance inside the building of the Museum of Papermaking in Duszniki Zdrój or online.
What can be seen in the Museum of Papermaking in Dusznika-Zdrój?
As part of the ticket to the Museum of Papermaking in Dusznika-Zdrój, you can see all permanent and temporary exhibitions that are currently available. The first part of the route “With paper for two millennia” is visited with a guide or an audio guide, and the next part independently.
The whole exhibition was prepared in a very interesting way. In addition to traditional showcases containing a complete history of paper and papermaking, there are also numerous interactive elements that diversify the time spent in the Museum of Papermaking. Angles also give you the opportunity to see the huge machines used in the paper industry. Visitors are additionally waiting for:
- interesting, partially preserved polychromes dating from the 17th-19th centuries,
- collection of the most valuable Polish banknotes issued from 1794 to 2017 made available as part of the exhibition “Polish paper money”,
- a demonstration showing the production of handmade paper,
- paper drawing workshops — workshops held in the Museum of Paper in Duszniki last 1 hour. During them, each participant independently makes a piece of paper, using a medieval technique for this. Classes are additionally paid and the price is the same regardless of the age of the person taking part in them.
Visiting the Paper Museum in Duszniki, it is also worth paying attention to the building itself. Distinguished by interesting architecture, it is at the same time one of the few buildings of this type in Europe that still operate today.
Which of the famous Lower Silesian museums is located in Duszniki Zdrój?
One of the most famous and recognizable museums in Duszniki Zdrój is the Museum of Papermaking. It allows you to get acquainted with the history of paper and the techniques used in its production. Other attractions of this city can also be mentioned:
See more: Accommodation in Dusznikak-Zdrój and surrounding attractions.
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