Located on Mill Island, the 19th-century Rother Mills complex was renovated and opened to the public in April 2021. At that time, it also became the headquarters of a cultural institution tasked with bringing it to life.

In the very heart of Bydgoszcz, surrounded by post-industrial architecture, visitors can spend their time creatively and actively while admiring the city’s panorama from the observation deck. Rother’s Mills is a hub of vibrant urban life, hosting a variety of events and featuring, among other things, permanent exhibitions.

The first of these, “Nodes: A Story of a City by the River,” opened in November 2022. The title “Knots” refers to the Bydgoszcz Waterway Junction, but the name also has symbolic meaning—it refers to interpersonal bonds and the intertwining fates of the city’s residents. At the exhibition, we’ll discover Bydgoszcz—inextricably linked to the Brda River, the Bydgoszcz Canal, and the Vistula River—and feel the spirit of a city where significant historical events intertwine with stories of residents’ everyday lives. We’ll take a step back in time and trace the last 170 years of Bydgoszcz’s development, and then examine the challenge that lies ahead—how can we protect the city’s water resources from the climate crisis?

The exhibition was made possible thanks to the involvement of many institutions and private individuals who shared their collections and memories. A total of 268 people contributed to this project!

The exhibition “Nodes: A Story of a City by the River” is open to visitors Monday through Sunday.

In addition, there are two other permanent exhibitions to see at Młyny:

Mill – Machine: At our science center, you’ll take on the roles of engineers or mill workers. Using modern machinery, you’ll experiment with transporting, weighing, cleaning, crushing, grinding, and sifting… Which objects can fly? Why do we dam up water? Why do millstones get hot? You’ll find answers to these and many other questions at the exhibit. The exhibit is open Tuesday through Sunday.

SOWA: The Zone of Discovery, Imagination, and Activity is a place filled with interactive exhibits that come to life through interaction with visitors. Here, you can find out: whether your face is symmetrical, how ultrashort-term memory works, how it differs from short-term memory, and test the force of gravity. Visitors to the exhibition will find research stations where they can explore various fascinating phenomena that govern the world, as well as the Workshop—a space where they can tackle construction challenges either on their own or in teams. The tasks there vary in difficulty—you can build bridges, towers, catapults, or flying objects. The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Rother's Mills

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