State Archive in Katowice

The extension and redevelopment of the State Archives at Józefowska 104 is underway in Katowice.

The aim of the project is to facilitate access to cultural resources. As part of the project:

  • three new buildings will be built:
    • two repositories for archival holdings,
    • a multi-purpose building that will make it possible to supervise and popularise archival holdings and to carry out educational activities,
  • three existing buildings will be redeveloped and linked with new connecting corridors.

A space for archival materials and users

The project will:

  • ensure the safe storage of archival materials,
  • create free space for approx. 20,000 linear metres of archival materials to be acquired after 2026,
  • expand the range of educational and popularisation activities carried out by the State Archives,
  • improve the working conditions for archivists,
  • make it possible to conduct training and presentations for the entire archive network.

The total net usable area of the new and redeveloped buildings will be 13,873.42 m2.

The redeveloped archive will be adapted for people with special needs.

Work status

In 2024, we selected the entity responsible for site supervision and the contractor for the work. The interior design was also prepared. Construction work is already underway. We plan to complete the building shells in 2025 and the construction and installation work and final inspections in 2026.

Project cost

On 14 June 2023, the Minister of Culture and National Heritage secured additional investment funds in the 2024-2026 budget in the total amount of PLN 92,608,000 for the implementation of this project. The cost of its implementation will be PLN 98,163,000.