Museum of the Polish Sulfur Industry

The Museum of the Polish Sulfur Industry (MPPS) in Tarnobrzeg, opened in 2013 as a branch of the Historical Museum of the City of Tarnobrzeg, is housed in a historic manorial granary dating back to 1843. The building, constructed in the classical style according to a design by Jan Bogdan Tarnowski, underwent a thorough renovation between 1989 and 1991. Architect Andrzej Pawlik preserved the original larch beam ceilings and the interior layout, highlighting its historical value. The museum not only commemorates the sulfur industry but also serves as an important cultural site, enhanced by national memorial elements located in its courtyard. Among these, the monument to Marshal Józef Piłsudski, unveiled in 1995 to mark the 60th anniversary of his death, stands out, along with an obelisk dedicated to the horses of the once-famous Dzikoów Stud, looted by the Russian army during World War I. Additionally, the courtyard features a glacial erratic boulder commemorating Wojciech Wiącek, a prominent peasant activist and senator of the Second Polish Republic. Thanks to its unique architecture and collections, the MPPS serves as a vital source of knowledge about the region's history and the Polish sulfur industry.