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Żywe Muzeum Piernika, Torun

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Muzeum Piernika is a museum located in medieval old town of Toruń, Poland, that is famous for its gingerbread. Visitors take part in an interactive show through which they are taught how to make a traditional gingerbread. The show consist of two parts - first visitors are shown how the dough was made in Middle Ages. Having prepared dough, everyone then makes their own gingerbread using traditional baking molds. Throughout the whole show visitors are guided by the master of bakery, a gingerbread witch and the craftsmen.
The museum is located on 9, Rabiańska Strett, in an early 19th-century granary, and visitors also participate in flour production using millstones. The museum forms part of the gingerbread tradition still living in town.
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Żywe Muzeum Piernika reviews

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  • Wonderful experience - making the decorative gingerbread cookies almost from scratch. Additionally, you can decorate already made cookies with a professional. Tour in English is being translated live....  more
    Wonderful experience - making the decorative gingerbread cookies almost from scratch. Additionally, you can decorate already made cookies with a professional. Tour in English is being translated live....  more »
  • It was a lovely experience making gingerbread cookies, the only disadvantage was that the workshop was in Polish and we didn't understand anything. Luckily the other visitors were super friendly and....  more
    It was a lovely experience making gingerbread cookies, the only disadvantage was that the workshop was in Polish and we didn't understand anything. Luckily the other visitors were super friendly and....  more »
  • It was ok, just. We are English speakers and they use headphones translation, it's hard to hear with the main talk in Polish. Recommend if you do go bring your own over head headphones. Making the... 
    It was ok, just. We are English speakers and they use headphones translation, it's hard to hear with the main talk in Polish. Recommend if you do go bring your own over head headphones. Making the...  more »
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  • Very interesting, hands on experience far from stiffened lecturing. Maybe sometimes too direct but without breaking the boundaries of good taste. The interior decor and equipment carefully chosen. The form is close to a theatrical play. In two floors, one medieval manufacture and second 19 th century manufacturing. Course of gingerbread decoration, and overall immersion in the historical periods are a plus. Unfortunately it is quite “crowdy” and everyone should wear mask inside as closeness is inevitable. Great for children and parents. Sessions are bought out early before each day so make sure you buy it in advance as on the spot you may be too late. After the session you will get your self-made figurative gingerbread to place on your Christmas tree.
  • You need to reserve 1.5 h for visit there. We booked this visit online. There was either in Polish or English. A little funny, more for children.
  • We had a great time with my family in the museum, they run a really engaging and interactive presentation telling you everything there is to know about Pierniki. The staff created a really fun atmosphere for parents and children while doing so. I really recommend you visit this place when you come to Torun. Make sure you get your tickets early on as they towards the end of the day they sell out.
  • Really nice experience. Making your own gingerbread. Very nice staff.
  • Kids enjoyed the visit very much. Lots of laugh and tasty gingerbred mixed with history of gingerbread making.

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