The Museum of the Przemyśl Fortress was founded on the initiative of members of the Society of the 3rd Historical Galician Fortress Artillery Regiment named after Prince Kinsky and is a continuation of the permanent exhibition from the years 2002-2009 named the Museum of the Przemyśl Fortress, which was housed in the Garrison Club at ul. Grodzka 8.
The present seat of the museum is located in the Sundry Crafts Gild at ul. Katedralna 6, the second entrance leads through the yard from Fredro Street.
The museum houses collections coming from the area of the former Przemyśl Fortress from the 19th and 20th century.
Three halls full of exhibits have been prepared for visitors. One can see, among other things, cold and fire weapons, soldiers' equipment, old photos, elements of armoured equipment of forts, artillery bullets and fuses as well as various personal and usable items.
Large objects, like an armoured watchtower and part of an armoured fighting tower as well as parts of blown-up cannons are located in the branch of the museum on the premises of the fort No XV Borek in Siedliska.
In the season
From 01.05 to 31.10
Open in hours
10.00 - 15.00
Tuesdays closed
Open out of season
From November 1 to April 30
Only for organized groups
By prior arrangement by phone
between 10.00 and 15.00
tel. 796 700 077
Address: ul. Katedralna 6/4, 37-700 Przemyśl