#MUSEUMS
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. This summer, the museum is holding its 24th International Poster Bienalle featuring the finest works of world-class artists. 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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#FOOD/CHOCOLADE
Cool off with a glass of ice-chocolate!
The E. Wedel factory is the first chocolate producer in Poland. For 160 years, despite wars, turmoil, uncertainties and changes in the political environment, E. Wedel has been providing all those who love sweets with first quality chocolates. Today, its vast offer of fine drinking chocolates is usually associated with the winter, as a remedy against low temperatures. However, Wedel has also its ways to provide relief during hot summers! So, visit their popular chocolate drinking cafe on Szpitalna street, and grab a refreshing chocolate drinks with raspberries, fresh juices or delicious ice-creams. And all this in elegant mid-19th-century surroundings!
Where: Sklep i pijalnia czekolady Wedel. (Wedel Chocolate cafe and shop)
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When: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 10:00PM, Saturday – 10:00AM to 10:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM
How much: chocolate drinks: 12-20 PLN
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#CONCERT
Summer Funk&Jazz Session
As a part of its mission to promote young and talented musicians, Barometr organizes jam sessions for everyone to attend! All instrumentalists, funk and jazz singers and other wannabe starts are invited to join! If you feel you’re not talented at all, come and listen! You can have great fun and enjoy good music at the same time. And who knows? You might get encouraged to join the musicians on stage…
Where: Barometr
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When: 8:30PM on Monday, August 19
How much: 8PLN
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