10 Specialty Museums in Torun That You Shouldn't Miss

The Invisible House is one out of 5 tourist attractions in the world (of which we know) that presents the world by switching off the sense of sight. And it is one of the 5 most important places to visit in Torun. The tour lasts about 60 minutes and takes place in total darkness. Considering the fact of strong emotions experienced during the tour, we kindly invite persons at age 9+. The Invisible House directs its emotions to each of us individually. The proposed tour is of very unique, individual and personal character. Therefore, we would like to ask our visitors not to talk to friends or families of what they have seen here, or in fact, of what they have not seen in the Invisible House. Such reports and suggestions may interfere with experiences and impressions of our future visitors.

Each visit to our museum is a journey into the depths of Africa and cacao tree plantation. Here you'll learn everything about cacao and chocolate history, its cultivation and road to Europe. You'll get familiar with packagings and various items connected to chocolate history. During the tour you'll have the opportunity to try our real chocolate, pralines and cacao beans.

The Ethnographic Museum in Toruń came into being 1st January 1959. Its creatress and the first long-term manager was professor Maria Znamierowska-Prüfferowa, whom name, the museum has carried since 15th December 1999. The Ethnographic Museum in Torun is one out of three independent ethnographic museums in the country. It is the council institution of culture and it acts in the strength of museums act from the day 21st November 1996, and the Sejmik (the Sejm) of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province is its organizer. The Museum is listed to the State Register of Museums.

The Living Museum of Gingerbreads in Torun is the first so interactive museum in Europe. It has existed since 2006 and it is located at 9 Rabianska street, in the middle of the city center. It all takes place in the Medieval Bakery under the watchful eyes of Gingerbread Master. Visitors prepare dough by themselves and bake their own gingerbreads. Another floor is a manufacturing room from the early 20th century where we teach how to decorate gingerbreads with an icing. We welcome all those who want to learn about the tradition of baking gingerbreads in Torun and its medieval culture. All of this happens in a fantastic atmosphere with a great deal of humor. The visit in our Museum is fun and joy for everyone, no matter what age you are. We welcome visitors daily 10am – 6pm. The last show starts at 5 pm. The show translated in English starts at 2 pm.

Heritage museum includes Prussian armored objects of Fortress Torun - Experimental Battery AB IV and Schirmlafetten Battery SLB from 1895 and 1899 years. Between batteries collection of Polish, German and Soviet pillbox bunkers and shelters of II World War and the Cold War. Sightseeing possible in the first and third Sunday of the month (in the period April - September) in the chair. 10 - 14 (last entry hr. 13) or by prior arrangement by telephone.

The Museum of the History of Torun is a branch of the District Museum and is to be found in a historical building at 16 Łazienna St in the medieval centre of the city. All exhibitions and cultural activities focus on Torun’s rich history. This eagerly and long-expected exhibition entitled Torun and its History takes up four floors and is one the largest mounted by the museum. The exhibition traces the history of Torun over the following periods: prehistory, the Middle Ages, the Early Modern, the 19th c, the interwar, World War II and the post-war years; and it follows the latest trends in contemporary museology. The Museum of the History of Torun offers additional attractions such as the Book of Torun 3D show, and regularly-held temporary exhibitions illustrating the history of the city.