Żywiec Town Museum, Regional museum in Żywiec, Poland.
Żywiec Town Museum is a regional museum housed in the Old Castle complex, displaying extensive collections on the area's history and culture. The exhibitions are organized across multiple sections covering regional history, visual art, ethnography, archaeology, and natural history, together providing a comprehensive view of local development.
The museum was founded in 1938 as a repository for regional artifacts and historical documentation, created to preserve the city's past. It was established with the purpose of safeguarding knowledge about Żywiec's development and surroundings for future generations.
The museum displays traditional highland clothing, guild objects, and religious artworks that reflect the daily life of local people. These collections tell the story of craft traditions and beliefs that have shaped community life for generations.
The museum offers guided tours through its permanent collections and maintains archives for researchers interested in regional documentation. Visitors should know that access to specific archival materials can be arranged in advance to ensure a productive research experience.
The ethnography section displays objects from Vlach shepherds who introduced specialized techniques for processing milk, hides, and wool to the region. These craft skills shaped the local economy and culture and are shown in the exhibitions through practical examples.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
