Polish-Czech Interactive Museum of the Kłodzko Region

CHALLANGE

In the heart of Kudowa-Zdrój, a town famous for its picturesque landscapes and healing waters, the idea for a space that would combine education, fun, and the fascinating history of the region was born. Karol and Anna Zębik, the founders and owners of the Polish-Czech Interactive Museum of the Kłodzko Region, dreamed of something more than just a traditional exhibition. They envisioned a modern symbol of the Polish-Czech borderland.

To bring this vision to life, they needed a team that could combine technological knowledge, design experience, and attention to detail. The project received funding from the European Union, which required a public tender process. As a result, A+V was selected as the main contractor and partnered with Vidifilm for the visual and graphic concept. The project was complex and required tight coordination at every stage.

A+V was responsible for:

creating the concept design,
preparing the executive and workshop documentation,
developing guidelines for IT installations and user operations,
designing cabling infrastructure,
planning the layout of two museum floors,
lighting design and lighting control scenarios to enhance immersive experiences,
on the request of A+V, Vidifilm provided consistent, visually engaging scenography and multimedia content.

The owners wanted to create a place where everyone, regardless of age, could actively experience the exhibition: touching, listening, smelling, moving, and interacting. The museum was to be a space where education meets emotions, and local tradition meets modern multimedia.

SOLUTION

The delivery of the Polish-Czech Interactive Museum of the Kłodzko Region is a result of combining the owners’ vision with the experience and technological creativity of A+V. From the very first step into the museum, visitors are greeted by Liczyrzepa – the Spirit of the Mountains – in the form of a hologram, played by a famous Polish actor Robert Gonera. This sets the stage for a journey through themed rooms, where multimedia, lighting, and sound tell a multidimensional story about the region.

Key audiovisual technologies include ambient sound systems, holographic projections, an interactive floor, touch and motion sensors, touchscreens, and VR installations. The project also uses light projections, LED panels, and sound effects that transform each room into a unique environment, from realistic mountain landscapes and a virtual balloon flight to the mysterious labyrinth of the Błędne Skały (Errant Rocks).

We designed each area of the exhibition so that every visitor could interact with their surroundings: take souvenir photos at dedicated photo spots, activate light and sound effects, or enjoy multimedia quizzes and games. Each room also includes sensory elements such as scent diffusers or a wind simulator, which add an extra layer to the experience.

Selected technologies used in the exhibition

FIRST FLOOR

In the Clouds room, guests can experience a virtual balloon flight using VR goggles designed in the shape of a periscope. They can also feel the mountain wind inside a special wind simulators and admire the views from the highest peaks in the region.
In the room dedicated to the Table Mountains (Góry Stołowe), visitors will find several exciting features, including a backlit model of the mountain range and an interactive screen with multimedia games.
The dark and mysterious Błędne Skały (Errant Rocks) uses lighting effects and a holographic projection to transport visitors into the world of natural rock corridors. A hidden sound station allows guests to listen to the legend of Liczyrzepa (Spirit of the Mountains).
In the Waterfall of Wilczka room, we created an interactive floor using a projector and a Kinect camera. The system reacts to visitors’ movement by displaying animated fish that appear to swim away as people walk past.
In the Skały Adrszpaskie (Adršpach Rocks) room, a “cracked boulder” installation reacts to touch, activating a dynamic display of lights and sounds that simulates the effect of a powerful impact.

SECOND FLOOR

In the Inside the Paintings room, guests can use a 55” touchscreen styled like an easel to place themselves inside digital paintings and email their own digital artworks.
The Forest and Baba Yaga’s Hut is a richly designed set that engages the imagination with forest scents, interactive mushroom displays, and dynamic lighting effects.
The Forest Spirit’s Room features an illuminated hut, lightboxes on the walls, and storytelling activated by touch. Moss-covered elements enhance the realism and create a fully immersive experience.
At the end of the tour, guests can create a stop-motion video with Liczyrzepa using a camera station and screen. An interactive wall features animated thank-you messages from Liczyrzepa.
There is also an interactive animation wall, where Liczyrzepa appears to thank visitors for coming.

EFFECT

The final result is over 600 square meters of exhibition space transformed into a sensory journey through nature, legends, and culture of the Polish-Czech borderlands. Each room offers a unique experience, from holographic storytelling to immersive environments using light, sound, and scent.

To attract visitors from the outside, LED displays in the museum windows showcase dynamic content that reflects the multimedia nature of the exhibit.

– I believe A+V delivered on everything they promised, which is why the final result looks so impressive. What matters most is that the outcome matches the project perfectly and that was our biggest concern. The reality turned out fantastic. We have received only positive feedback, guests leave smiling, enjoying themselves, and gaining valuable knowledge. In my opinion, this is an exceptionally successful project and a top-level implementation – says Karol Zębik, owner of the museum.

This is a story brought to life through interactive and sensory experiences, one that stays with visitors long after they leave and inspires them to explore the region further.

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