Museum – Teodora and Izydor Gulgowski Kashubian Ethnographic Park in Wdzydze

The Teodora and Izydor Gulgowski Kashubian Ethnographic Park Museum in Wdzydze is an open-air museum dating back to 1906. The institution collects and showcases the cultural heritage of Kashubia, Kociewie and the Tuchola Forest region, with particular emphasis on traditional rural architecture and the everyday life of the region’s former inhabitants.

The museum covers an area of 22 hectares and features 59 historic buildings, including cottages, manor houses, a school, a blacksmith’s workshop, windmills, churches, inns and craft workshops. The buildings date from the 17th to the 20th century. Their interiors display furnishings and objects associated with the everyday lives of Pomerania’s former residents.

The museum offers self-guided and guided tours, exhibitions, as well as educational programmes and workshops. Visitors can learn about, among other things, the Kashubian language, traditional weaving, glass painting, paper decoration techniques, and traditional games and customs. The museum also organises traditional craft demonstrations, outdoor events, folkloric performances, fairs and concerts.

The institution also arranges tailor-made events and educational and recreational programmes. Its historic buildings are available for wedding ceremonies, photo shoots and film productions. The museum shop offers folk art, handmade crafts and regional publications.