The Devil's Paw and other Lublin legends, underground trail, Lublin Open Air Village Museum, Regional Museum of Cebularz, and Carnaval Sztukmistrzów. Lublin surely has a lot to offer to the youngest travellers. In this section we have gathered the information that will help to organize an interesting stay with children in the City of Inspiration.
MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS
Lublin Open Air Village Museum
Strolling through the charming grounds of the Lublin Open Air Village Museum it's hard to resist an impression that we have moved back in time. We can find old farms here, wooden Catholic and Orthodox churches, a real smithy, and a wooden mill. Another attraction are animals such as goats, hens, or horses. The Lublin Open Air Village Museum is a quiet, diverse, and green enclave of an old village, located within the borders of Lublin. On summer weekends various shows of old trades and everyday activities are organised. www.skansen.lublin.pl
Regional Museum of Cebularz
Lublin is full of different tastes. For example an aromatic taste of a fresh cebularz. It's a simple and delicious product, that has its own museum in the city centre. In the Regional Museum of Cebularz, both children and parents, can take part in an interactive show, presenting the origin of this traditional snack. www.muzeumcebularza.com.pl
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden, picturesquely located at a loess hill, enchants with its beauty. For children – it is a true paradise. We can find different plants from Poland, America, Asia, and Mediterranean areas. The place allows expanding knowledge about biodiversity and geography, by showing the richness of the nature realm. There are over 1600 species of trees and bushes here, more than 3300 of plants growing in the ground, and about 1600 species of greenhouse plants. On the grounds of the Botanical Garden stands the Kościuszko Manor, which used to be visited by Tadeusz Kościuszko himself. www.umcs.pl
Acoustic vestry in the Archcathedral
Lublin Archcathedral hides many secrets. One of them is the acoustic vestry. Special ceiling construction causes a mysterious phenomenon – a person standing in one corner of the room can hear the whisper of a person standing in the opposite corner. Yes, that sounds unbelievable, but it's true. Try that yourself. www.archikatedra.kuria.lublin.pl
House of Words – the Chamber of Printing
Do you know how books used to be print? No? So that's even more of an enigma for our children. Therefore, we recommend visiting the House of Words that presents the story of printing in Lublin. Among the exhibits we can find printing machines used in old Lublin printing houses. The yard of the House of Words also invites for a visit - murals inspired by fairy tales for children can be found there. www.teatrnn.pl/domslow
Lublin Castle - the National Museum in Lublin
Among thousands of interesting exhibits that can be seen the National Museum in Lublin, there is this special one that draws the attention of children in a unique way - a wooden table with an imprint of the devil's paw. According to one of the most known Lublin legends, it was left by the devil himself during a famous trial that took place long ago in the Crown Tribunal at the Old Town Square. The youngest ones will be surely interested in the archaeological exhibition, which consists of numerous multimedia presentations, and models showing the history of the region. Climbing up the winding stairs to the observation deck on the top of the castle tower is also exciting. www.mnwl.pl
Multimedia Fountain Shows
The Multimedia Fountain is located at the Litewski Square, in the very heart of Lublin. The shows that attract both tourists and the citizens tell the interesting stories about the city's history with the help of water, sound, and light. They make summer evenings even more colourful and provide unforgettable memories. www.facebook.com
Pharmacy Museum
The museum presents the exemplary look of a pharmacy at the turn of the XIX and XX centuries. In one of the two rooms one can admire stylish furniture from that period, pharmacy equipment and tools used to prepare medicines. The second room has been arranged as a pharmacy storeroom, where old prescriptions and documents are being presented. Admission to the museum is free of charge. www.lublintravel.pl
Lublin Underground Trail
In the cellars of the Crown Tribunal starts a mysterious and exciting trail through the underground corridors. Almost 300-houdred meters long route leads to the Po Farze Square. Additional treat is a moving painting depicting the fire of Lublin from 1719, and models showing how the city used to look like and how it grew through the centuries. In the Lublin Underground Trail children can feel like real explorers. The trail is available for children from the age of 4. www.teatrnn.pl/podziemia
Lublin Goat's House
The Lublin Goat came off the city's coat of arms and now invites to his house. During the visit you will hear the most popular Lublin legends, learn some facts about local cuisine, and even make your own stamp. The offer is aimed both at groups and individual tourists. www.domkoziolka.pl
Lubartowska 77
Care about education, creativity and ecology gave birth to a place for developing talents, passion, and everlasting cooperation in the spirit of friendship and respect. For children there are mostly interesting workshops, such as music and dance workshops, fun with board games, inspiring cooking classes, sewing workshops, and ornitology workshops that acquaintance children with the world of nature.www.lubartowska77.pl
Wild Children Reserve
There's one rule here - the children are in charge and the parents are banned from the main zone (but don't worry, the Reserve employees will keep an eye on the kids). There are plenty of tools for children to use, and mud kitchen awaits the youngest ones. After all, a dirty kid is a happy kid. *The Reserve operates from the summer holidays till the Autumn. www.facebook.com/rezerwatdzikichdzieci
H. Ch. Andersen Theatre
The only theatre in Lublin with a constant repertoire for children, which makes it a considerable cultural attraction for the youngest. Currently located in the Centre for the Meeting of Cultures at the Teatralny Square, where children, apart from the plays, can also see an exhibition of dolls and masques used by the actors during the performances. Seen from up close they bring a lot of excitement. www.teatrandersena.pl
Lublin Tourist and Cultural Information Centre
The Lublin Tourist and Cultural Information Center at Krakowskie Przedmieście 6 street is a place where you can get all the necessary information about Lublin and the region, and buy interesting travel souvenirs. Among the publications there are also items dedicated to the youngest tourists, such as Lublin comics and colouring books. A special corner has been prepared for children. For organised grou[s, the Center also offers trips on the Lublin Legends Trail - an excellent opportunity to learn about the history of Lublin through popular legends and stories. Discovering the secrets of the Old Town in an interestin way is also possible with help of a free "Mysteries of Lublin" quest (available in Polish language). www.lublintravel.pl
Lublin Legends Trail
Where does the city's name come from, what did Duke Leszek the Black dream about, and when does the tin cockerel from the Trinitarian Tower crow? During the walk through the Old Town the guide and the Lublin goat will tell children about Lublin's history with the use of the most famous city legends. Detailed information and reservation via phone: +48 81 532 44 12 or personally in the Lublin Tourist and Cultural Information Centre - Lublin, Krakowskie Przedmieście 6 street. www.lublintravel.pl
Trinitarian Tower
Mysterious interior of the Trinitarian Tower takes the imagination of the little tourists back to the old ages. On the last floor of the magnificent, 60-meters high tower, there's a terrace from one can admire the panorama of the city. To get there the visitors have to climb 207 stairs. The view from the top is truly amazing. www.lublintravel.pl
LEISURE
Słoneczny Wrotków
A big complex of pools and slides at the Zemborzycki Reservoir invites during the Summer season. www.mosir.lublin.pl
Lublin Rope Park – Zemborzycki Reservoir
Recreational area of the Zemborzycki Lake is not only water and the beach. Children and teens can also give it a try on a rope park among trees. www.park-linowy.eu
Mania Skakania - trampolines and rope park
Children love jumping, the higher the better. Mania Skakania will allow kids to unload their neverending energy. www.maniaskakania.pl
Strefa Wysokich Lotów
Trampolines and acrobatics will be a source of some good vibes, especially to the youngest. www.strefawysokichlotow.pl
Akropark
Akropark is a place where children can go crazy, especially since there is always a soft landing waiting for them - trampolines and pools with sponges will be a temptation to many. www.akropark.pl
Aqua Lublin
The biggest modern water park in the eastern Poland. It's a popular place for family time, with a recreation zone for children. www.mosir.lublin.pl
Ice Mania
Winter is a favourite season for many kids. Indoor ice rink Icemania invites for some skating. www.mosir.lublin.pl
American Spot Leisure Centre
A recreation center with roller skating track, Crazy Cart, quad bikes, and RC track that will ensure great fun for the whole family. The offer also includes the City VR zone and catering facilities. www.facebook.com/centrumamericanspot
OTHER PLACES AND INSTITUTIONS
Saxon Garden
The city park located in the very city centre is a great proposition to spend time with family. There are multiple attractions such as a pond, flowerbed with a thermometer and a barometer, and a sundial. While the adults can relax on a park bench, the children can enjoy a playground. The park creates an opportunity to meet the peacocks that live in a special aviary. www.lublin.eu
Ludowy Park
After revitalization, the Ludowy Park has become a great place for active recreation for the whole family. There's an amphitheater with a fountain and an educational garden of aquatic plants, playgrounds for children, outdoor gym, workout and fitness areas, natural bicycle paths for cyclists, green hedge labyrinths, and educational natural paths.
Sztuczka Studio w Centrum Kultury
Creativity, creativity, art - and all of that especially for children. Sztuczka Studio is primarily workshops, interactive performances, alternative forms of education, discovering talents and cooperation of children, animators, and parents. It is not only a great place for development, but also for building mutual relationships with the environment. It was also the Sztuczka Studio that established the Micro-Museum of Childhood - the Cabinet of Small Curiosities. www.ck.lublin.pl
Art Carousel
Classes full of passion, the craft of words, learning through play, and most importantly, the culture and history in the approachable delivery. The inspiration gained by the young adepts of art will encourage them to develop their talents. www.facebook.com/karuzela.sztuki
Workshops of Culture
Active creating of the cultural offer and broadening the horizons of knowledge and imagination through workshops, animation activities, or big outdoor festivals is the main area of Workshops of Culture's acticity. There's also a rich cultural offer for children. www.warsztatykultury.pl
Sztukmistrze Foundation
Thanks to the institutions such as Sztukmistrze Foundation, the new circus art enchants both adults and children, stimulates the imagination, and encourages to imitate the best. www.sztukmistrze.pl
Voivodeship Culture Centre
Cultural education and art education, especially of children and teenagers, is the main aim of the Voivodeship Culture Centre in Lublin. The current list of events can be found at www.wok.lublin.pl
BIBLIO Multimedia Library
Biblio is more than just a library. In one of Lublin districts we can find a modern building offering plenty of books to children and teenagers, as well as a vast collection of multimedia.Apart from that there are workshops, movie screenings, and photography exhibitions. The skate-park-like interior design provides certain freedom, while energetic employees take care for a friendly atmosphere. www.biblio.lublin.pl
Zawilcowa Park
High grass, plants and flowers of a characteristic scent, multicoloured flowerbeds with contrasting patterns, coniferous and deciduous plants – all of that creates a potential for educational development offered to children by the new park in Lublin. Wooden sculptures of animals, educational panels, and environmental games make this place even more attractive. www.lublin.eu
Summer Tourist Bus Line "T"
In July and August the Public Transport Authority in Lublin invites the whole families to see Lublin from the decks of the old vehicles. Together you will go back in time in Ziutek trolleybus or Gutek bus. www.ztm.lublin.eu
EVENTS
Carnaval Sztukmistrzów
Lublin is a city of magicians! Every year on a July weekend, the city space turns into an arena of illusion, juggling, and other new circus arts. It's also the realm of the slack-liners walking on the ropes high above the ground. For children, Carnaval Sztukmistrzów is an unforgettable event, and the memories and emotions brought from the festival bring enthusiasm for a lot of following days. www.sztukmistrze.eu
Festiwal Legend Lubelskich
It's hard to find cities in Poland with so many legends and tales as Lublin. Would you like to hear them all? We invite you to the Lublin Legends Festival. Captivating stories about specific places can work for imagination. www.lublin.eu
CINEMA
LUBLIN CITY BIKE STATIONS WITH CHILDREN BIKES AVAILABLE
