Occupying a 2-storey building next to the cinema, this spot is more than just a diversion from your day's shopping. From the moment you pay your admission fee it's a trip back in time. In the museum you can see what the cotton production process looked like and how the factory evolved over the years until its collapse and transformation into a modern shopping, service and entertainment center.
This small but perfectly formed museum offers a complete history of the Manufaktura complex, complete with 4 working looms, a steam engine model, various dioramas and even a tiny cinema showing black and white mini-documentaries (15 mins. with English subtitles) of factory scenes. Its packed full of peculiar facts, and a look at the boards reveals untold trivia – for instance, the story behind one of the original architects of the complex, Dawid Rosenthal, who was shot by militant workers back in 1910. The photo montages offer a vivid trip through history, as well as moments of amusement; check the pictures of the factory’s sports teams and bands. Take the trip up to the year-round viewing terrace to get a birds eye view of the factory.
You'll also have the opporutnity to participate in educational workshops and historical and architectural walks around the complex. Make sure to exit through gift shop, which features some English language books on the subject if you want to read more about this fascinating place. Furthermore, the hall on the second floor often hosts temporary art exhibitions. Visiting time for museum and cinema: 45-60 mins
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