Woliński National Park Natural History Museum
The museum showcases the rich flora and fauna of the national park.
The outdoor exhibition is dedicated to interesting bird species and is one of Międzyzdroje’s main attractions. The Wolin National Park Natural History Museum named after Prof. Adam Wodziczko was founded in 1962; it was originally housed in a historic 19th-century white palace and was relocated in 1995 to a modern building with an area of 900 m². The museum showcases collections of the fauna and flora of the Wolin National Park. In 1960, the Scientific Council of the Wolin National Park decided to establish the Natural History Museum. The collection of specimens for the museum began, and in 1961, the first nature exhibition was opened. The exhibition was very well received and was visited by over 3,500 people. In 1962, the exhibition was transformed into the Natural History Museum, which presented several new exhibits and saw a 100% increase in visitors. The museum was enriched with new animal and plant specimens; the constantly expanding collection of exhibits enjoyed great popularity, and by the late 1970s, the museum was visited by approximately 100,000 people per year. In the 1990s, the museum occupied the entire building, with an area of 350 m², and displayed its collections in 8 rooms. In 1995, the museum was relocated to a modern building. The museum’s exhibition occupies 5 halls. Permanent exhibitions showcase the beauty and uniqueness of the park’s natural environment and the richness of its flora and fauna. These include birds of the Swine River delta, forest mammals representative of Wolin’s fauna, and animals from the park’s aquatic ecosystems. At the museum, visitors can learn more about the island’s geological structure and the history of Baltic amber. Of particular note are the large dioramas depicting landscapes characteristic of the park, such as the coast of the Szczecin Lagoon, the seaside cliffs in various seasons, and European bison. The dioramas feature several dozen species of waterfowl, including cormorants, goldeneyes, swans, kingfishers, and great crested grebes. Among the most valuable exhibits are Poland’s largest collection of male Siamese fighting fish in their breeding plumage—numbering about 130 specimens—a specimen of a golden-skinned penguin, a diorama of a white-tailed eagle with chicks, gray seals, bison specimens, and forest mammals. White-tailed eagles are a distinctive symbol of the Wolin National Park. Next to the museum, visitors can admire a pair of these magnificent birds of prey. In addition to white-tailed eagles, the eagle owl—Poland’s largest owl—is also on display. This open-air exhibition is one of Międzyzdroje’s main attractions. The museum also has two modern conference rooms that screen nature films for residents and tourists during the summer. The former museum building houses the Old Museum Gallery, founded in 2005. It features exhibitions on various topics, primarily related to nature and history education as well as artistic creation—photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, and music. The facility is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
Woliński National Park Natural History Museum in Międzyzdroje
The Woliński National Park Natural History Museum in Międzyzdroje offers a comprehensive look at the nature of the Wolin Peninsula. Since its founding in 1962—initially in a historic white 19th-century palace—it has showcased the diversity of the Wolin National Park’s flora and fauna. Since 1995, the museum has been housed in a modern building with approximately 900 m² of exhibition space.
Five halls featuring dioramas, birds, and the history of amber
In five permanent exhibition halls, visitors encounter forest mammals, waterfowl, and animals from coastal ecosystems. Particularly worth seeing are the large-scale dioramas depicting typical park landscapes—such as the Baltic Sea coast and the Szczecin Lagoon—throughout the different seasons. Visitors can also learn interesting facts about the island’s geology and the history of Baltic amber—a topic familiar to visitors to the neighboring German Baltic Sea coast from Usedom to Rügen.
White-tailed Eagles and Eagle Owls in the Outdoor Exhibit
Right next to the museum is an outdoor exhibit that ranks among Międzyzdroje’s main attractions. Here, visitors can observe a pair of white-tailed eagles—the symbol of Wolin National Park—as well as the eagle owl, the largest native owl. The facility is fully accessible.
Old Museum Gallery and Conference Rooms
Since 2005, the historic former museum building has housed the Old Museum Gallery, which features rotating exhibitions on nature, history, photography, and art. In the summer, two modern conference rooms screen nature films for visitors and locals.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
A-ROSA Strandidyll Heringsdorf
● Seebad Heringsdorf
In the middle of a beautiful park, the 4-star superior A-ROSA Strandidyll in Heringsdorf welcomes you with Mediterranean flair and warm hospitality. Separated only by the promenade from the 42 km long sandy beach on the island of Usedom, the hotel is just a few meters from the Heringsdorf pier.
Old school Rieth
● Rieth
The Alte Schule Rieth is a guest and group house with style and charm. The rooms of the historic building have been transformed over many years into very pretty guest rooms of various sizes. There is a campsite and hayloft sleeping accommodation available. Breakfast is possible.
Aparthotel Tropenhaus Bansin
● Bansin
Welcome to the family-run Aparthotel Tropenhaus Bansin - the unique hotel with its own zoo!