Museum sights in Kazimierz Dolny
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Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is housed in a large, finely restored granary from 1591. Though there is little information in English, kids will enjoy seeing the range of birds, animals and insects (albeit stuffed). Of particular interest is the video showing the process of taxidermy (animal stuffing, which, it turns out, is far less gruesome than it sounds) and a busy beehive whose occupants are blissfully oblivious to the fact that they live in a Big Brother beehive. Note the intricate wooden structure supporting the roof on the top floor; it’s an exquisite example of 16th-century engineering, joining beams with pegs rather than nails.
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Town Museum
The House of the Celej Family (Kamienica Celejowska), built around 1635, contains the Town Museum. Quaint though the archaeological specimens are, the real highlight here is the gallery showing the town’s artistic portrayal by artists who have returned over the years to refine their skills and share their perspectives on this small pocket of Poland.
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Museum of Goldsmithery
The tiny Museum of Goldsmithery seems overpriced for its size, but some of the gold and silverwork collection is captivating. Jewellery lovers will be particularly enraptured with the unique modern designs upstairs.
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