For centuries, the village of Jamno developed in relative isolation, giving rise to a distinctive folk culture now preserved at Zagroda Jamneńska in Koszalin.
Long before Jamno became part of Koszalin, it was a prosperous village shaped by its extraordinary isolation. Surrounded by peat bogs and wetlands for centuries, the community remained largely cut off from the outside world, allowing its traditions, craftsmanship and way of life to develop in distinctive ways. Today, that remarkable heritage is preserved at Zagroda Jamneńska, where reconstructed historic buildings and original artefacts tell the story of a culture found nowhere else in Poland.
Jamno's isolation was more than a geographical curiosity. It influenced everything from architecture and household traditions to decorative arts and everyday customs. Although the village maintained close historical ties with Koszalin, its limited contact with surrounding communities allowed a unique cultural identity to flourish, attracting the attention of researchers as early as the nineteenth century. Their documentation would later prove invaluable in helping to recreate the historic farmstead visitors can explore today.
Opened in 2019, Zagroda Jamneńska consists of two reconstructed buildings based on detailed inventory drawings made in 1927: a traditional cottage and a barn positioned as they once stood along the village road. Built using half-timbered construction and finished with reed roofs, they recreate the appearance of a nineteenth-century Jamno homestead while preserving its relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Inside the cottage, original furnishings dating from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century illustrate daily life during the period when Jamno's folk culture reached its greatest expression. Rather than simply displaying objects behind glass, the exhibition combines authentic artefacts with multimedia interpretation and interactive elements that help visitors understand how local families lived, worked and celebrated seasonal traditions.
The reconstructed barn has been adapted as a flexible educational space where visitors can explore Jamno's artistic heritage through workshops inspired by traditional crafts. Activities draw on historic techniques including embroidery, weaving, woodblock printing and decorative painting, reflecting the skills that once formed an important part of everyday life within the community.
Throughout the year, the farmstead also hosts museum lessons, Jamno Seminars dedicated to folk culture, and the popular Jamno Fair, held four times annually. These events connect historical traditions with contemporary audiences in the very place where that heritage was created.
Zagroda Jamneńska is more than a reconstruction of historic buildings. It offers a rare opportunity to discover how centuries of isolation shaped the traditions, craftsmanship and everyday life of a community whose identity remains deeply connected to this corner of Pomerania. By preserving that heritage in its original setting, the farmstead keeps the story of Jamno alive for future generations.
Visitor Information
Zagroda Jamneńska - ul. Jamneńska 24, Koszalin
Opening Hours
Mondays: Closed
1 October – 31 May
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00-16:00
1 June – 30 September
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00-18:00
Admission
Regular: 10 PLN
Concession (children and visitors aged 65+): 8 PLN
Family: 5 PLN per person (minimum one adult and one child)
Group (14+ people): 5 PLN per person
Free admission to the permanent exhibitions every Sunday.
