#MUSEUM
Poster Museum
The Poster Museum in Wilanów is the oldest institution of this type in the world. It houses 30 thousand items which represent the history of poster art from 1892 to contemporary times and this makes it one of the world largest collections of this art form. Located in a 19th century riding school in the surroundings of the summer residence of King Jan Sobieski, the museum is a true gem for art lovers. A true must-see!
Where: Muzeum Plakatu (The Poster Museum)
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When: Monday: 12pm-4pm; Wednesday: 10am-6pm; other days: 10am-4pm.
How much: free (on Mondays); 10/7 zł other days
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#MUSEUM
Royal residence and a garden straight out of “Alice in Wonderland”!
Monday is when most museums in Warsaw are closed, with a few noble exceptions, including the lovely summer residence of 17th-century Polish king Jan III Sobieski in Wilanówu (you know, the guy behind the famous Vienna victory against the Ottoman empire, whose namesake vodka is Bruce Willis’ drink of choice). If you’re not a history buff, we still recommend you go there, but after dark, when the palace’s garden turns into a real wonderland heavily inspired by Lewis Carrol’s classic story. Great photos guaranteed!
Where: Labirynt Światła (Labyrinth of Light) in the gardens of Wilanów palace
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When: Palace open daily apart from Tuesdays, 9:30AM-4PM; park open daily from 9:30 AM until dusk, the Labirynth open between 4-9PM. Last entry; 8:30 PM
How much: 20/15 PLN for the Palace, 5/3 PLN for the Labyrinth of Light, tickets available by the park entrance
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#SOUVENIRS
Traditional Polish Pottery – and cheaper than usual, too!
You know a Bolesławiec pot when you see one – the trademark blue&white mix has made them world-famous, but head to their flagship store in Warsaw (once you brace the subway construction site obstructions) to see full color palette. Unique, stylish yet quaint and just plain pretty – we think they make for great Polish souvenir.
Where: Bolesławiec pottery store, ul. Prosta 2/14
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When: open weekdays 10am-6 pm, Saturdays: 9am to 4 pm
How much: it really depends
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#PARTY
Party like there’s no tomorrow!
Choosing a New Year’s Eve party is stressful – there are so many options… Whereas to party before THE party is a Warsaw tradition for Teresa&Tygrysy DJ collective (this will be the third edition of the party) – so join them this Monday and get in the dancefloor mood thanks to the best of danceable indie music. As the party’s slogan claims, “there will be no tomorrow”, so sweat it out!
Where: Powiększenie, ul. Nowy Świat 27
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When: from 10 PM on Monday, December 30, 2013
How much: free if you join the event on FB (see link below) and come before 11 PM, 10 PLN afterwards
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