An interactive museum in a historic granary: knots, virtual regattas and Masurian nature. Approx. 23 km, open all year.

Memuak — a museum where you can touch everything

Memuak — the Museum of Sailing and Ecology — is a pair of interactive exhibitions in a historic granary in Sztynort, about 23 km from Ostoja Dwa Jeziora near Węgorzewo. Here you can learn to tie knots, take part in virtual regattas and discover the nature of Masuria through experiments. Open all year round, indoors — for families and sailors.

The historic granary of the former palace estate in Sztynort houses two modern, interactive exhibitions. This is a museum where nobody says “do not touch” — quite the opposite.

In the environmental section you will get to know the nature of the Great Masurian Lakes hands-on: you will find out how long chewing gum takes to decompose, try to imitate the bellow of an elk and “fish out” objects from the bottom of a lake. In the sailing section you will learn to tie knots and take part in virtual regattas.

It is a great plan for a rainy day and a good stop after a walk around Sztynort and the marina. There is a café on site.

Why it's worth a visit

A museum where nobody says “do not touch” — the exhibitions are built around hands-on stations.
The eMuseum of Sailing: learning sailing knots and virtual regattas.
The eMuseum of the Environment: find out how long chewing gum takes to decompose, try to bellow like the Sztynort elk and “fish out” objects from the bottom of a lake.
Modern exhibitions inside the century-old walls of the former palace estate.
A reliable plan for rain and for winter — everything happens indoors, all year round.
A café on site, and next door the Lehndorff Palace, the marina and Sztynort Bridge.

At a glance

two interactive exhibitions
knot-tying and virtual regattas
Masurian nature through experiments
historic granary
café.

Practical information

approx. 23 km
all year round
allow 1.5–2 hours
groups should book in advance by e-mail
opening hours on the museum's website.

From Ostoja

Combine it with Sztynort Bridge and the Lehndorff Palace.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a good place for a rainy day?
Yes, everything is indoors.

Who is it for?
For families with children, sailors and the curious.

How much time do you need?
About 1.5–2 hours for both exhibitions.

How far is Memuak from Ostoja Dwa Jeziora?
About 23 km — the museum is in Sztynort.

Is Memuak open in winter?
Yes, all year round. The museum's website lists the current opening hours.

Do groups need to book ahead?
Yes, organised groups should get in touch by e-mail in advance.

What can you combine with Memuak?
Sztynort Bridge, the Lehndorff Palace and the marina in Sztynort — half a day in total.

Can you get something to eat there?
There is a café in the granary. For dinner, it is worth heading back to Ostoja Dwa Jeziora in Kal near Węgorzewo (approx. 23 km) — to the Qchnia Dwa Jeziora restaurant.