Former buildings of the “Wujek" coal mine are gaining a new lease of life. The Silesian Centre for Freedom and Solidarity named after the Nine Miners of “Wujek" is implementing the project “Silesian Identity. Adaptation of the Historic Buildings of the Wujek Coal Mine for the Cultural Activities of the Silesian Centre for Freedom and Solidarity – Stage 1."

We have received funding for this project from the Just Transition Fund under the programme European Funds for Silesia 2021–2027, Priority FESL.10.00 – European Funds for Transformation, Measure 10.09 Reuse of Post-industrial, Devastated and Degraded Areas for the Development Purposes of the Region.

Project value: PLN 20,716,462.95
European Funds contribution: PLN 15,852,689.21

In the first stage of the project, implemented in the years 2024–2026, two former mine buildings adjacent to the Centre – the former fire station and the installation department – will be transformed into a modern cultural and educational space.

Following the expansion, the headquarters of the SCWiS will also serve the local community of Katowice’s Brynów district as a place for meetings and social activity. We wish to be an institution offering a wide range of cultural initiatives to local residents, especially as the Company Cultural Centre of the “Wujek" coal mine was demolished in 2023.

The renewed SCWiS will also become more accessible to people with special needs, for whom a number of facilities and amenities are being prepared.

Adaptation of the buildings
After the redevelopment, visitors to the SCWiS will be welcomed by a new representative entrance hall with a reception desk. The project also includes the creation of a conference hall, rooms for artistic and educational workshops, a library, and an archive. Additional attractions will include a mezzanine and a green accessible roof, which will serve as a viewing terrace. Educational boards presenting information about the history of the mine will also be located there.