Motives for visiting the Krzemionki Archaeological Museum and Reserve in Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Poland) and its associated image as a post-mining tourist product

Visitors to the Krzemionki Archaeological Museum and Reserve in Poland's Świętokrzyskie Mountains overwhelmingly seek out the site for educational enrichment, driven by a strong desire to learn about Neolithic flint mining and prehistoric cultural heritage. The study reveals that this motivation aligns with a universally positive perceived image of the reserve, which transcends demographic boundaries—whether local or regional—and could serve as a catalyst for socio-economic development in the area. Employing diagnostic surveys, researchers analyzed visitor motives and cognitive evaluations, treating Krzemionki as both an educational and experiential tourist product within its broader destination framework. The findings underscore the potential of post-mining areas to become sustainable cultural attractions, blending heritage preservation with regional growth.

Dybska-Jakóbkiewicz, I., & Mularczyk, M. (2026). Motives for visiting the Krzemionki Archaeological Museum and Reserve in Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Poland) and its associated image as a post-mining tourist product. Environmental & Socio-Economic Studies, 14(1), 36–48. https://doi.org/10.2478/environ-2026-0003