Point of interest
The medieval house
A full-size reconstruction of a thatched wooden house furnished with everyday objects.
Content language
The thatched wooden house has been reconstructed at full size. It represents a type of dwelling found in Silesian towns between the tenth and thirteenth centuries. The reconstruction gives small everyday objects a recognisable setting. Timber and a straw roof define the building's form, while its furnishings introduce the tasks performed by its inhabitants.
Inside are furniture and clay and wooden vessels. Rotary querns used for grinding grain are also displayed. Wooden washing paddles relate to laundry, and a churn to making butter. Each object is associated with a different household task. Placing them together shows how many everyday activities required their own tools. The variety of materials is clear: wood appears both in the structure and in the furnishings, alongside clay vessels. The house is a reconstruction of an old interior, not a medieval building that has survived intact.
For children
This wooden house is full size. Its roof is thatched, which means it is covered with straw. It shows a type of house found in Silesian towns between the tenth and thirteenth centuries. The museum built the reconstruction to help visitors imagine an old interior.
Inside are furniture, vessels and household tools. Rotary querns were used to grind grain. Washing paddles helped with laundry, while a churn was used to make butter. The vessels are made from clay and wood. Try to connect each object with its job. The furnishings then become a story about everyday work.
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