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Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom, Poland: what it is and when to go
Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom is a museum in Bytom, Poland. Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Bytom, Poland · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Poland
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 68 km as the crow flies
- Website
- muzeum.bytom.pl
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.34908, 18.92582
What it is and where
Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom is a museum in Bytom, Poland. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bytom, where this site lists 55 more places to see, 1.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.34908, 18.92582; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 68 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom is May to October and December.
- JanPossible8:16
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecBest time7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | May to October and December | January to April and November |
| Museums and art | May to October and December | January to April and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Silesian OperaOpera house in Bytom, Poland (est. 1945)638 m
- Szombierki Heat Power StationCoal-fired power station in Szombierki district of Bytom, Poland2.9 km
- Żabie DołyProtected area3.0 km
- Keson DiverDive site3.0 km
- Browar RecraftBrewery3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: History
- Auschwitz concentration camp: German network of concentration and extermination camps in occupied Poland during World War II
- Treblinka extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in eastern occupied Poland
- Malbork Castle: castle built in Prussia (now Poland) by the Teutonic Knights
- Jelenia Góra
- Sobibor extermination camp: Nazi extermination camp in south-eastern Poland
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: salt mine (Wieliczka, Poland)
Every Poland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom?
It is a museum in Bytom, Poland. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom?
May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 68 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Silesian Opera, Szombierki Heat Power Station, Żabie Doły. The rest is in the Poland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.