Izba Pamięci Kopalni Wujek, Katowice

Name: Izba Pamięci Kopalni Wujek
Address: Pola 38, Katowice, 40-596, Poland
Telephone: +48 32 601 21 08

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Museum - Wujek Mine Memorial Chamber in Katowice - a museum located in Katowice, on the grounds of the Wujek Coal Mine in the Brynów district. It is dedicated to the memory of the pacification of the mine, which took place on December 16, 1981, after the introduction of martial law.

The museum was established on the initiative of the Social Committee for the Remembrance of the Wujek Coal Mine Miners Who Died on December 16, 1981. In three exhibition halls, exhibits related to the history of mining and the mine itself are presented, as well as memorabilia from the period of martial law, the pacification of the mine, and those related to the victims of the clashes. The exhibition is supplemented with photographs, books, medals and stamps related to the mine. As part of the tour of the facility, a documentary film by Agnieszka Swidzińska entitled "Życiorysy z bliznosci" is played. As part of the tour of the facility, a documentary entitled "Life Stories with Scars" by Agnieszka Swidzińska is played.

The museum is a year-round facility, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours of the museum are free.

Coordinates: 50°14'39"N, 18°59'24"E

Address

Pola 38Zespół dzielnic zachodnich (Brynów-Załęska Hałda)Katowice 40-596 Poland

Contact

+48 32 601 21 08

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Izba Pamięci Kopalni Wujek open?

Izba Pamięci Kopalni Wujek is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Izba Pamięci Kopalni Wujek?

Nearby attractions include Brynów, Katowice (8 min walk), Kościół Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego, Katowice (10 min walk), Kościuszko Park, Katowice (13 min walk), East Upper Silesia, Katowice (16 min walk).

How to get to Izba Pamięci Kopalni Wujek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Izba Pamięci Kopalni Wujek:

Bus

Brynów Kopalnia Wujek • Lines: 10, 12, 138, 296, 48, 657, 657N, 9, 905N (6 min walk)
Brynów Dziewięciu z Wujka • Lines: 37 (8 min walk)

Train

Katowice Brynów (8 min walk)

Tram

Brynów Gawronów • Lines: T14, T16, T36, T6 (19 min walk)
Katowice Kościuszki Basen • Lines: T14, T16, T36, T6 (20 min walk)