Museums & galleries
Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park
Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park
This open-air museum preserves the rural architecture and traditional lifestyle of southern Poland. Spread across 25 hectares, the site features a collection of relocated historic houses and farm buildings, modeled after the Skansen museum in Sweden. Visitors go here to see how people lived in the region's countryside and to walk through a reconstructed village environment.
Getting There
The park is located on the outskirts of Katowice. From the city centre, you can reach the site via local bus or taxi. The journey typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Duration of Visit
Due to the size of the grounds and the number of structures to explore, allow approximately 3 to 5 hours for a comprehensive walk through the park.
When to Visit
The museum is best visited during the spring and autumn for mild walking weather. Because it is an outdoor site, heavy rain or winter snow can limit accessibility to certain areas. It is generally less crowded on weekdays than on weekends.
Nearby Attractions
The park is situated close to several other points of interest in the area. You can combine your visit with the following:
- Chorzów Stary (1.4km)
- Silesian Park (1.6km)
- Silesian Planetarium (1.6km)
- Japanese Garden in the Silesian Park (1.7km)
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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