The museum is located within a structure that previously served as a traditional forest district office.
The Słowiński National Park is globally recognized as one of the few places in Europe where active sand dunes move up to 10 meters annually.
The exhibits explain the 'eolian process,' which is the wind-driven formation of the park's characteristic dune landscape.
The museum grounds feature a collection of endemic plant species found within the park's coastal forest zones.
The building's architecture reflects the 'half-timbered' (fachwerk) style historically prevalent in Pomerania.
The Słowiński National Park Museum in Czołpino is housed in a restored 19th-century residential farmhouse typical of the historic Kluki architecture. The facility serves as the primary educational gateway for the Słowiński National Park, which is designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Exhibits focus on the park’s unique post-glacial landscape, specifically the shifting dunes, coastal lakes, and peat bogs. Displays include local ethnographic artifacts, taxidermy of regional fauna, and geological samples illustrating the area's maritime evolution. The museum functions as a research and conservation base situated within the protective buffer zone of the national park. Visitors can observe educational models explaining the mechanics of sand dune migration and the salinity dynamics of the surrounding lagoons. The building’s traditional timber-frame construction and thatched roof provide context for the region's historical agricultural life.
The exterior of the traditional timber-framed farmhouse set against the dense pine forest backdrop.
Combine your museum visit with a walk to the Czołpino Lighthouse, located within the same forest complex.
Bring binoculars as the surrounding forest and wetland trails offer high-quality birdwatching opportunities.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the sandy trails leading to and from the museum.
Do not attempt to drive your vehicle past the designated parking lots, as unauthorized motor traffic is strictly prohibited within the national park boundaries.
Closed on Mondays throughout the off-season; typically operates with reduced access during winter months.
Maintain quiet voices to respect the natural surroundings and avoid removing any natural elements like sand or pinecones from the park area.
