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Literary Museum of Arkady Fiedler

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A quiet and personal tribute to exploration.
Literary Museum of Arkady Fiedler, Juliusza Słowackiego 1, 62-041 Puszczykowo, Poland
Interesting facts
1

The museum grounds feature a full-scale wooden replica of the Santa Maria, which visitors can climb inside.

2

Arkady Fiedler published 32 books during his lifetime, many translated into multiple languages.

3

The museum contains a substantial collection of exotic masks and totems gathered from the Amazon basin.

4

The replica of the Hawker Hurricane on site is dedicated to the Polish pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain.

5

The house served as the primary base for Fiedler's post-war writing and expedition planning.

Overview

The Literary Museum of Arkady Fiedler is located in the original family villa in Puszczykowo, Poland, where the renowned travel writer and explorer lived and worked. The museum preserves the office and personal study of Fiedler, featuring extensive collections of ethnographic artifacts and animal specimens collected during his travels to South America, Africa, and Asia. A notable highlight in the garden is the replica of the HMS Santa Maria, the flagship used by Christopher Columbus. The museum grounds also house a replica of a Hawker Hurricane fighter plane, referencing Fiedler's famous book 'Squadron 303'. The site operates as a family-run cultural institution maintained by Fiedler’s descendants. Visitors can explore the preserved interior of the house to see original manuscripts, personal correspondence, and photographic equipment used by the author. The surrounding garden is curated with exotic vegetation to reflect the explorer's international career. The facility serves as a tribute to Polish travel literature and the history of the Polish Air Force in the UK.

Photo spot

On the deck of the Santa Maria replica in the garden.

Insider tips

Walk through the garden to see the large-scale ship and aircraft replicas, as they are as significant as the interior exhibits.

Check the museum's official website for current temporary exhibitions before visiting.

Allow extra time for the garden area, which is an integral part of the museum's layout.

What to avoid

Do not assume the garden is a standard park; it is a thematic exhibition space that requires an entrance ticket.

Good to know

Closed on Mondays and certain public holidays.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1.5-2 hours
Best time to visit
Late spring or early summer to fully enjoy the outdoor replicas and the garden setting.
Address
Literary Museum of Arkady Fiedler, Juliusza Słowackiego 1, 62-041 Puszczykowo, Poland
Website
52.275, 16.867
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Details
Key exhibitsHMS Santa Maria replica, Hawker Hurricane model, and personal study of Arkady Fiedler

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1.5-2 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Late spring or early summer to fully enjoy the outdoor replicas and the garden setting..

On the deck of the Santa Maria replica in the garden.

Close by you'll find Greater Poland National Park, Wieża widokowa k/Mosiny, Kościół Matki Boskiej Wniebowziętej.