Museum of Folk Culture in Węgorzewo
About This Museum
Tucked away in the old town of Węgorzewo, this isn't your typical museum. It feels more like stepping into the attic of the entire Masurian region, where the everyday objects of generations past tell a much richer story than any textbook could. You'll find everything from beautifully painted furniture and traditional weaving to the simple tools that shaped daily life. It’s a place that truly captures the spirit and resilience of the local people.
Collection Highlights
Keep an eye out for the stunning folk costumes, their embroidery bursting with color, and the collection of wooden butter molds carved with intricate patterns. The displays of traditional pottery and ironwork are particularly telling of the region's crafts.
Visitor Information
It's a wonderfully intimate museum, so you can easily spend a quiet hour or two soaking it all in. Don't be shy about asking the staff questions—they're often full of personal stories that bring the collections to life.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming, historic burgher house right by the water, its unassuming facade gives little hint of the treasures waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: 1, Portowa, Węgorzewo, gmina Węgorzewo, powiat węgorzewski, województwo warmińsko-mazurskie, 11-600, Polska
Phone: +48 87 427 32 42
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