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EC1 Łódź - Miasto Kultury

About

EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury is a flagship cultural complex created within the revitalised buildings of the city’s first power plant, originally launched in 1907. After the plant ceased operation in 2000, the vast post‑industrial site was transformed into a multidisciplinary centre for science, technology, film and contemporary creativity. Its carefully restored Art Nouveau and industrial façades, preserved machinery and atmospheric machine halls form a striking backdrop for modern functions. Today EC1 houses the Centre for Science and Technology with interactive educational paths, one of Europe’s top‑rated planetariums, the National Centre for Film Culture, and the Centre for Comics and Interactive Narratives. The complex also offers exhibition spaces, cinemas, event halls and areas dedicated to children’s learning. As a key part of the New Centre of Łódź, EC1 has become a dynamic cultural hub that blends heritage with innovation, attracting visitors with its rich programme of exhibitions, screenings and educational activities.

Lodz Poland
EC1 Łódź - Miasto Kultury
Location

EC1 Łódź - Miasto Kultury is located at Targowa 1/3 in the Śródmieście district of central Łódź, Poland, near Łódź Fabryczna train station and streets like Tuwima and Kilińskiego. Housed in a repurposed early 20th-century power plant, this cultural campus features interactive science exhibits at the Centre for Science and Technology, Planetarium EC1 with panoramic city views from its cooling tower, Ulica Żywiołów children's science museum, Centre for Comics and Interactive Narrative, and National Centre for Film Culture. Nearby attractions include Łódź Fabryczna station steps away for easy access; Planetarium EC1 and Centrum Nauki i Techniki within the complex; Moniuszko Park and modernist Kamienica building adjacent; Alexander Nevsky Cathedral 0.5 miles north; Grand Theatre and Piotrkowska Street 0.7 miles west; Henryk Dąbrowski Square and Orthodox Church close by; plus further sites like Pasaż Róży passage, Manufaktura mall (1.5 miles southwest), and Księży Młyn industrial district.

Museum of the City of Łódź Museum of the City of Łódź Museum Central Museum of Textiles Central Museum of Textiles Museum Herbst Palace Museum Herbst Palace Museum Museum Film Museum in Łódź Film Museum in Łódź Museum National Centre for Film Culture National Centre for Film Culture Museum Museum of Art in Łódź MS1 Museum of Art in Łódź MS1 Museum MS2 Art Museum MS2 Art Museum Museum Centrum Nauki i Techniki EC1 Centrum Nauki i Techniki EC1 Museum Center for Comics and Interactive Narrative Center for Comics and Interactive Narrative Museum Museum of the Factory Museum of the Factory Museum Museum of Archeology and Ethnography Museum of Archeology and Ethnography Museum Museum of Independence Traditions in Lodz Museum of Independence Traditions in Lodz Museum Museum of Independence Traditions – Radogoszcz Branch Museum of Independence Traditions – Radogoszcz Branch Museum Museum of Pharmacy Museum of Pharmacy Museum Muzeum Przyrodnicze Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego Muzeum Przyrodnicze Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego Museum Museum of Sport and Tourism Museum of Sport and Tourism Museum Museum of Light Museum of Light Museum Galeria Sztuki Dawnej – Muzeum Pałac Herbsta Galeria Sztuki Dawnej – Muzeum Pałac Herbsta Museum RTS Widzew Łódź Museum RTS Widzew Łódź Museum Museum Grand Theatre in Łódź Grand Theatre in Łódź Theatre Teatr im. Stefana Jaracza Teatr im. Stefana Jaracza Theatre Teatr Nowy im. Kazimierza Dejmka Teatr Nowy im. Kazimierza Dejmka Theatre Teatr Powszechny Teatr Powszechny Theatre Teatr Muzyczny Teatr Muzyczny Theatre Izrael Poznański Palace Izrael Poznański Palace Museum Scheibler Palace Scheibler Palace Historical Landmark Alfred Biedermann Palace Alfred Biedermann Palace Palace Archcathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka Archcathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral Church Church of St. Matthew Lodz Church of St. Matthew Lodz Church Kościół św. Józefa w Łodzi Kościół św. Józefa w Łodzi Church Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church St. Francis of Assisi Church St. Francis of Assisi Church Church Piotrkowska Street Piotrkowska Street Street Księży Młyn Księży Młyn Historical Landmark Pasaż Róży Pasaż Róży Tourist attractions Planetarium EC1 Planetarium EC1 Planetarium Sternfeld Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory Sternfeld Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory Planetarium Atlas Arena Atlas Arena Arena Botanical Garden in Łódź Botanical Garden in Łódź Botanical Garden Palmiarnia Łódzka Palmiarnia Łódzka Botanical Garden Piłsudski Park Piłsudski Park Park Źródliska Park Źródliska Park Park Poniatowski Park Poniatowski Park Park Julianowski Park Julianowski Park Park Łódź Zoo Łódź Zoo Zoo