The Museum of Western Małopolska in Wygiełzów is located in the western part of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in Chrzanów County. Why is it worth spending 2 interesting hours here? Because we have 5 hectares of picturesquely shaped area with as many as 27 historic wooden buildings. Here you will see both 19th-century residential and farm buildings from the areas once inhabited by Western Krakow, and even a 17th-century church moved from Ryczów and a wooden manor house from Droginia from the 18th century. The open-air museum buildings are dominated by the ruins of the medieval Lipowiec Castle, which initially served as a guard tower controlling the old trade route leading from Krakow to Silesia. The role of the castle changed over time. Initially, it was the summer residence of the Krakow bishops, then a gloomy prison for clergy and those convicted of offenses against church law.
Dogs are allowed, but please keep them on a leash.
Opening hours and ticket prices:
Ethnographic Park of the Western Krakowiacy in Wygiełzów
During the summer season: March 1 - October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
During the autumn season: September 1–October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During the winter season: 1/11 – 28/29/02 from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Traditional cultural events organized at the Museum include: - a competition review of the work of ritual and singing groups and Rural Women's Circles from the areas inhabited by Western Krakow people, organized in May.
- September series of events: Traditional Indulgence "Under the Red Rowan Tree". During the fair, local artists exhibit their crafts and culinary products. On this day, there are demonstrations of traditional rural activities and crafts, educational and cultural workshops, fun and dancing to the accompaniment of folk and folk music concerts. - Etnomania Festival - a cyclical outdoor event. During it, viewers have the opportunity to participate in art and craft workshops, various types of music and educational activities, as well as purchase folk handicrafts. The workshops are accompanied by stage shows and music concerts. The festival is characterized by a joyful, lively and active formula, close to authentic tradition and creative people.