Plan a visit to the Museum of Papermaking
Do you know how paper is manually produced? Alternatively, perhaps you want to see one of the largest collections of Polish banknotes? All this, exclusively in Poland’s only XVI century paper mill, which has housed the Museum of Papermaking in Duszniki-Zdrój since 1968. How to explore it?
Main route (recommended)
With a guide along the route “With paper for two millennia” + independent tour of the route “Art and money” It is a suggestion for persons who want to explore all the nooks and crannies of the mill. The main route includes a tour of the historic route with our guide (route 1) and independent tour of the upper floors of the paper mill (route 2). It is a solution for those who wish to see unique murals with the famous scene of the temptation of Józef by his wife Putyfara; check the authenticity of their money, and see paintings executed with paper, as well as paper sculptures.
Tour duration – approx. 2 hours
The tour of the Museum of Papermaking begins two hours before the closing of the museum. One hour before closing time, visitors can only undertake individual tours or take part in papermaking workshops. Depending on the number of people, the workshops last from half an hour to one hour. Please be punctual.
Strict group reservation is required (minimum of 10 persons) just for a tour of the museum.
Audioguide
Each visitor can use the audioguide, for the rental of which we do not charge any additional fees. Audioguides are available in the following language versions: Polish, Czech, English, German and Ukrainian. The audioguide is also available as an MP3 file for your phone or tablet.
You can download the file here
Do you want to manually make your own paper?
Individual tourist
At the Museum, everyone can feel like a manual paper maker; it suffices to participate in manual paper-making workshops. Classes are conducted using active methods based on the principle of learning through experience. The participants will make a card with a colourful watermark and additions of plants, as well as impress their palms on paper. Age Group: 5+ Time: Monday to Sunday (in November – mid-January and March – April: Tuesday to Sunday), last group one hour before the closing time of the Museum.
Groups (min. 10 people)
Groups interested in manual paper-making, which is held as part of museum lessons, are kindly requested to make a reservation or buy tickets online.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (in November, December, March, April: Tuesday to Friday).