Museum of Steel Industry in Chorzów, Technology museum in Chorzów, Poland.
The Museum of Steel Industry occupies a renovated power station building with weathered steel facades and large windows located near the Market Square. Inside, it houses exhibition spaces, training areas, and administrative facilities that present two centuries of metallurgical history.
The building was constructed in 1895 as part of the Steelworks Electrical Department and operated as a power plant until the late 1940s. After its industrial function ended, it was later converted to preserve and share the region's manufacturing heritage with the public.
The museum reflects the importance of steel production in shaping Upper Silesia and how working in the mills shaped the daily lives of local people. Visitors can see how this industry defined the city and its inhabitants across generations.
The museum is easy to locate near the Market Square and accessible on foot when exploring Chorzów's city center. Guided tours are available for groups interested in learning more about specific aspects of steel production and industrial operations.
It was the first museum in Poland dedicated exclusively to iron and steel industry history. With European Union support, it became a significant center for preserving and sharing knowledge about industrial heritage across Central Europe.
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