Muzeum Miedzi, Legnica

Name: Muzeum Miedzi
Address: Partyzantów 3, Legnica, Poland
Telephone: +48 76 862 02 89

#7 among attractions in Legnica

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Facts and practical information

The Legnica Copper Museum collects collections related to the mining, processing and application of copper, contemporary Polish goldsmithing and the history of Legnica and the Legnica region. In total, for over 40 years of its operation, the Museum has collected about 30 thousand exhibits, while the Museum library holds 8200 volumes of printed books and 1700 volumes of periodicals, and these numbers are constantly growing.

The main seat of the museum is the historic, baroque building of the former abbots' curia from Lubiąż, located in Legnica at the junction of St. John and Partyzantów streets, erected in 1728. The museum owns part of the building of the Knights' Academy, where it also conducts exhibition activities.

The museum was established in 1962 on the initiative of Tadeusz Guminski.

The Copper Museum also includes

Castle chapel of St. Benedict and St. Lawrence in Legnica, the largest lapidarium in Lower Silesia.

A branch of the Copper Museum is the Museum of the Battle of Legnica in Legnickie Pole.

The museum's director as of 2018 is Marcin Makuch.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°12'32"N, 16°9'33"E

Address

Partyzantów 3Legnica Poland

Contact

+48 76 862 02 89

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Day trips

Muzeum Miedzi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St. John the Baptist, Helena Modrzejewska Theatre, Kościół pw. Marii Panny w Legnicy, Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.

~150 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of St. John the Baptist, Legnica
1 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist stands as a historical beacon in the city of Legnica, Poland. This Gothic-style church, with its origins dating back to the 12th century, has been a witness to the ebb and flow of time, bearing marks of various architectural...
~610 ftSE
Neoclassical architecture
Helena Modrzejewska Theatre, Legnica
3 min walk • The Helena Modrzejewska Theatre in Legnica - a state drama theater, operating in the building of the former opera-theater from the mid-19th century. In 1991 the building was entered into the register of historical monuments.
~1510 ftE
Church
Kościół pw. Marii Panny w Legnicy, Legnica
8 min walk • The Evangelical Church of the Virgin Mary in Legnica is one of the oldest churches in Silesia. The beginnings of its construction date back to the twelfth century. It is also called St.
~900 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Church
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Legnica
5 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul in Legnica is located at Cathedral Square in the city of Legnica, Poland. The present building was erected between 1333 and 1380. A chapel was added in the fifteenth century, and in the late nineteenth century the church was converted into the neo-Gothic style.
~1080 ftNE
Architecture, Historical place, Lookout
Piast Castle, Legnica
6 min walk • Piast Castle in Legnica - one of the oldest castles located in Poland.
~640 ftSE
City hall
Old City Hall, Legnica
4 min walk • Old City Hall in Legnica - built between 1737-1741 in Baroque style. Initially, it was the seat of the municipal authorities, in 1928 it was adapted as the seat of a theater.
0.5 miSE
51°12'12"N • 16°9'59"E
Palmiarnia i Mini Zoo, Legnica
13 min walk • Zoo
~1980 ftSE
Universities and schools
Legnica University of Management, Legnica
10 min walk • Legnica University of Management is a university in Legnica, Poland, specialising in subjects related to management.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Muzeum Miedzi?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. John the Baptist, Legnica (1 min walk), Helena Modrzejewska Theatre, Legnica (3 min walk), Old City Hall, Legnica (4 min walk), Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Legnica (5 min walk).

How to get to Muzeum Miedzi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muzeum Miedzi:

Bus

Dworzec autobusowy w Legnicy (11 min walk)

Train

Legnica (15 min walk)