District Museum in Toruń, Toruń

Name: District Museum in Toruń
Address: Toruń, Poland

#12 among attractions in Toruń

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Toruń Regional Museum, located in the Ratusz hall of Toruń, is one of the oldest and largest museums in Poland. It started in 1594 as the mere Cabinet of Curiosities at the library of the academic Gimnazjum, called Musaeum in Latin. Re-established in sovereign Poland as a city museum in 1920 after the century of military partitions, it was administratively structured as the regional museum in 1965. ()

Local name: Muzeum Okręgowe w Toruniu Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 53°0'39"N, 18°36'16"E

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Toruń Poland

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District Museum in Toruń – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toruń Castle, Leaning Tower of Toruń, Dom Mikołaja Kopernika, Dybów Castle.

~1510 ftE
Castle ruins with medieval displays
Toruń Castle, Toruń
8 min walk • Toruń Castle, nestled in the historic city of Toruń, Poland, stands as a testament to the medieval might and architectural prowess of the Teutonic Knights. Constructed in the 13th century, this formidable fortress was both a residence and a military stronghold that...
~1010 ftSW
Tower, Gothic architecture, Historical place
Leaning Tower of Toruń, Toruń
5 min walk • The Leaning Tower of Toruń is a unique medieval structure that has captured the attention of visitors in the historical city of Toruń, Poland. This Gothic tower, part of the Toruń Castle fortifications built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century, is renowned...
~550 ftS
Monuments and statues, Nicolaus Copernicus, Historical place
Dom Mikołaja Kopernika, Toruń
3 min walk • Nestled within the historical heart of Toruń, Poland, lies the Dom Mikołaja Kopernika, a memorial site dedicated to one of the city's most illustrious former residents, the renowned astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Born on February 19, 1473, Copernicus is famed for...
0.7 miS
Gothic architecture, Forts and castles
Dybów Castle, Toruń
18 min walk • Dybów Castle, a historical fortress in Toruń, Poland, stands as a testament to the region's medieval past. This castle, which dates back to the 14th century, was originally built by the Teutonic Knights, a significant force in the shaping of Central and Eastern...
~660 ftSE
Gothic church dating to the 14th century
Toruń Cathedral, Toruń
4 min walk • Toruń Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, stands as a monumental testament to the city's medieval heritage. Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Toruń, Poland, this Gothic church dates back...
~770 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Żywe Muzeum Piernika, Toruń
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toruń, Poland, the Żywe Muzeum Piernika offers a unique experience that whisks visitors back to the medieval roots of gingerbread-making. Unlike any typical museum, this interactive attraction invites guests to not only learn about the history...
~930 ftS
Forts and castles, Architecture, Ruins
Monastery Gate, Toruń
5 min walk • The Monastery Gate, known locally as Brama Klasztorna, stands as an enduring testament to the medieval grandeur of Toruń, Poland. This formidable structure, part of the city's ancient fortifications, once served as a key access point through the defensive walls that...
~1770 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Baj Pomorski Theatre, Toruń
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toruń, Poland, the Baj Pomorski Theatre is an iconic cultural institution that holds a special place in the city’s artistic landscape. This charming theatre has been a beacon of creativity and a hub for theatrical innovation for many years...
~860 ftSE
Museum
Dom Eskenów, Toruń
5 min walk • The Esken House in Toruń - a 16th century burgher's palace in the Old Town of Toruń.
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Aquarium
Ogród Zoobotaniczny w Toruniu, Toruń
17 min walk • The Zoo and Botanical Garden in Toruń is a zoological and botanical garden located in Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. The botanical garden was established in 1797, which makes it one of the oldest such gardens in Poland. In 1965, the botanical garden was merged with a newly-opened zoo.
~470 ftW
Church
Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny, Toruń
3 min walk • Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Blessed Stefan Wincenty Frelichowski in Toruń - originally Franciscan, in the years 1557-1724 in the hands of Protestants, in the years 1724-1821 Bernardines, since 1830 parish church.

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Which popular attractions are close to District Museum in Toruń?

Nearby attractions include Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny, Toruń (3 min walk), Dom Mikołaja Kopernika, Toruń (3 min walk), Toruń Cathedral, Toruń (4 min walk), Tuba Dei, Toruń (4 min walk).

How to get to District Museum in Toruń by public transport?

The nearest stations to District Museum in Toruń:

Tram

Wały gen. Sikorskiego • Lines: 1, 1N, 3, 3N, 5 (4 min walk)
Aleja Solidarności • Lines: 1, 1N, 3, 3N (5 min walk)

Bus

Dworzec PKS (10 min walk)
Toruń, Dworzec Miasto • Lines: 1351, 1352, 1390, N1380, N1390, N1395 (16 min walk)

Train

Toruń Miasto (17 min walk)
Toruń Główny (22 min walk)