8 Kolobrzeska, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Walcownia - Museum of Zinc Metallurgy presents the history of the development of zinc metallurgy in Upper Silesia. The history of zinc processing is presented on the basis of a unique technological line for the production of zinc sheets. The technological line consists of, among others melting furnaces, a heating furnace for zinc plates, a casting carousel, roughing and finishing mills as well as sheet metal shears. The museum also presents one of the largest collections of vintage motorcycles from the legendary American Harley brands - Davidson and Indian in Poland. Among the copies from the years 1924-1986 there are, among others Indian Chief, considered to be one of the most beautiful motorcycles in the world, the military Harley-Davidson WLA being one of the symbols of World War II or the Harley-Davidson F from 1924, one of the oldest active motorcycles in Poland. During the cyclically organized "Machine Start-ups", vehicles are started and presented to visitors. In addition, to the thrust and motorcycle exhibition, you will find in the museum an exhibition of propulsion sources, i.e. a collection of Jacob Pepping engines (including marine engines, internal combustion engines). During the tour, you can also admire a part of the exhibition set aside for the old measuring and laboratory equipment. An exhibition of mopeds was also made available. It consists of 12 vehicles of such brands as incl. Romet, Jawa, Komar, Verkhovyna. The Museum of Zinc Metallurgy is located on the Industrial Monuments Route of the Silesian Voivodeship.
Please note that ITS-Poland works with groups only (10 participants and more).
