Iron Ore Mining Museum in Częstochowa

The Museum of Iron Ore Mining in Częstochowa, first opened on December 4, 1989, is located in underground corridors built between 1974 and 1976, situated in Stanisław Staszic Park. The museum showcases former mining excavations and exhibits from the closed Szczekaczka iron ore mine. As a branch of the Częstochowa Museum, it is part of the Silesian Voivodeship's Trail of Technical Monuments. The initiative to create the museum emerged in the 1960s among the mining community and formally began operations in 1966. Following a renovation, the museum's exhibition was enhanced with a new arrangement, prepared by a team led by engineer Tadeusz Loster, which includes mining tools and drainage pumps. The museum collaborates with local miners' associations, enriching its cultural activities. An interesting fact is that the facility references the history of iron ore mining in the region, dating back to the 14th century.