Basketry and hop museum in Nowy Tomyśl

The Basketry and Hop Museum in Nowy Tomyśl occupies a reconstructed Dutch settler building and barn, with displays of wicker items, baskets, furniture, and equipment used for hop cultivation. The collections document traditional techniques and tools from different periods.

The museum was founded in 1985 as a branch of the National Museum of Agriculture and Agricultural-Food Industry in Szreniawa. Its creation reflected the need to preserve regional craft traditions before they disappeared.

Basketry and weaving represent core crafts of the region, with techniques passed down through generations and visible in the objects on display. The museum shows how these skills shaped local identity and continue to define how the community views its heritage.

Visitors can watch demonstrations and participate in workshops where traditional weaving and hop-growing methods are shown in action. It helps to plan ahead since some activities happen at specific times.

The outdoor botanical area features a willow garden displaying varieties from Poland and France, alongside monumental wicker sculptures and garden pieces. This collection was designed specifically to show the range of materials and design possibilities in basketry.

Location: Nowy Tomyśl

Website: https://muzeum-szreniawa.pl/?q=pl/node/98

GPS coordinates: 52.31164,16.13858

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03