Muzeum Pyry (Potato Museum), Poznan

The Potato Museum is dedicated to celebrating the humble potato, known as "pyra" in the Wielkopolska region. Visitors to the Potato Museum will discover a wealth of information and history related to this versatile and essential plant. The museum is conveniently situated just a short distance from the Town Hall, making it easily accessible to both locals and tourists.

The museum begins its journey by showcasing different types of potato leaves, providing visitors with insight into the diversity of this plant. The museum's exhibits offer a comprehensive look at the rich history of the potato. Visitors learn that it took a long journey of 11,327 kilometers to bring potatoes to Europe. The story of Jan III Sobieski, who introduced potatoes to Poland, is also highlighted. Visitors can explore how potatoes spread around the world and why it took until the 18th century for this plant to gain significant attention in Europe.

Visitors have the opportunity to engage in interactive activities, such as simulating the process of digging up potatoes and exploring a kitchen setting to see how potatoes are used.

The museum sheds light on the potato beetle, a notorious pest that didn't arrive in Europe with potatoes but rather in the 19th century. It shares stories of people picking potato beetles in the fields during challenging times, such as the communist era.