Archaeological Museum in Wrocław

The Archaeological Museum in Wrocław, one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, was established in 1815 and has been continuously operating ever since, collecting and exhibiting archaeological artifacts from the Silesia region. It is currently housed in the Municipal Arsenal, a medieval building of Gothic origin, which enhances its architectural value. The "Archaeology of Silesia" exhibition features significant exhibits such as a fragment of the amber deposit from Partynice, the Zakrzów treasure, the cult ram figurine from Jordanów Śląski, the diadem from Sichów, and the burial equipment from Gosławice. The museum combines archaeological research with education by organizing temporary exhibitions, such as "People of Fire," which showcases ancient crafts and the iron production process in a traditional furnace. The journal "Silesia Antiqua," published since 1959, serves as an important source of knowledge for specialists and enthusiasts. The "Archaeology of Silesia" exhibition presents the history of the region from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, divided into three thematic sections: ancient Silesia from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages up to the Middle Ages. The exhibition not only displays tools from the Ice Age but also features reconstructions of burials and models of wooden houses typical of Silesia from the 10th to the 13th centuries, significantly enriching our understanding of the culture and daily life of the region's ancient inhabitants.