The Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków had the pleasure of partnering with and hosting the ‘Odlewnicza Wiosna’ family picnic, organised by Krakodlew S.A., for the third time. This year’s event was held under the theme “ROBOTS” and once again attracted crowds of visitors, who spent the whole day discovering the world of modern technology in a unique museum setting.
On Saturday, 30 May 2026, the grounds of the Polish Aviation Museum were transformed into a futuristic hub of technology, robotics and family adventure. A huge crowd of visitors – children, parents, science enthusiasts and curious visitors of all ages – spent the whole day exploring, having fun and marvelling at what the future has to offer. All this took place against a unique backdrop, where historic aeroplanes and helicopters provided a distinctive setting for robots, interactive zones and futuristic attractions.
The theme of this year’s Foundry Spring was ‘ROBOTS’. Participants were able to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of automation, robotics and futuristic technologies. It was an excellent opportunity for young explorers, as well as for adults, who were able to see what the technology of the future looks like – up close and in an interactive format.
Visitors could play football with the robots, dance, take photos with them, and even have a chat. There was something for everyone.
The star of the show was BarOn – a robot barman who made a huge impression not only because of his futuristic appearance, but also because of his robotic movements and the surgical precision with which he mixed drinks.
There was also a hands-on educational element. Guests had the chance to try their hand at building and programming robots, explore the capabilities of Lego Mindstorms and mTiny kits, control Sphero robots, and tackle robotics challenges inspired by the world of Minecraft.
Although the robots stole the show, the organisers had prepared plenty of other attractions, proving that Foundry Spring is a hub of activity. In addition to the interactive robotics zone, participants could also enjoy technical and scientific workshops on foundry work, engineering and experiments, creative zones and demonstrations featuring experts, ensuring that everyone could find something fascinating to suit them, regardless of age or interests.
In the specially prepared Great Adventure Park, there were activities and attractions for the little ones, including:
One of the highlights was the Eko-Planeta bus. This unique installation allowed children to step into the shoes of astronauts and set off on an intergalactic mission. The route led to “Planet Trashies”, where the little explorers learnt the secrets of ecology and recycling in a way that captured their imagination. This is an example of how valuable content can be presented in an engaging and adventurous way.
Picnic-goers were able to visit our exhibitions free of charge throughout the day, combining hands-on technology with a history lesson on Poland.
The Polish Aviation Museum once again had the pleasure of hosting Foundry Spring on its premises. This year’s edition was the third to be held on our premises.
Take a look at what previous editions were like.
We are delighted that our site has once again become a place where the history of aviation meets the technology of the future.
Foundry Spring 2026 proved once again that industry, technology and family fun can go hand in hand. It is an event that not only entertains but also inspires, showing participants that science and technology can be a wonderful and exciting adventure. The event was free of charge – all that was required was prior registration.
The Foundry Spring event was organised by Krakodlew S.A. – one of the largest and most experienced foundries in Poland. It specialises in the production of heavy steel and cast iron castings for the energy, mining, metallurgical and engineering industries. Thanks to its modern technological facilities, in-house design office and highly qualified staff, the company undertakes both standard and the most demanding engineering projects.
