#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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#EXHIBITION
Pre-war Jewish Warsaw in the lens of Menachem Kipnis
Menachem Kipnis was the men of Renaissance. Publisher, photographer, author of many lyrics, social activist but above all the singer and popularizer of Jewish folk tunes. He received musical education in music conservatory and became a cantor (chief singer) in the synagogue. He was the only Jewish singer accepted to be a member of the National Theatre in 1902 ( Tzarist Russia was very opressive towards the Jews). He loved his People and he used his position to fight for their rights. Photographs presented in the Jewish Historical Institute were made by Kipnis for the New York daily “ Forverts”. They’re depicting Jewish life in Second Polish Republic. The world wich is not present in Polish landscape any more.
Where: Jewish Historical Institute, ul. Tłomackie 3/5
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When: 11am-6pm, Jan 30th- May 15th
How much: prices depend on the exhibition
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#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 must-see!
Also, this Monday is your chance to see a selection of 100 best European and US posters.
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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