#MUSEUM
Darkness and beauty
Recently reorganised, the National Museum of Warsaw exhibits an array of works of art dating from ancient Egypt times to 21st century. You can admire there Polish classics like Matejko (don’t miss his immense ‘Battle of Grunwald’!), Malczewski or Wyspiański. But what truly fascinates us there is the section of European medieval religious art (one of the biggest in the world). This part of the exposition has been just re-opened after the renovation. We still remember how impressive it was for us when we were kids-2.5 meters tall wooden crucifixes, with all the details of the suffering Christ presented right in our faces…long corridors with silent, mysterious yet beautiful Madonnas and dozens of angels starring at us all the way..both amazing and frightening a bit it was then. Who said that museums are boring?
Where: Muzeum Narodowe (The National Museum)
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When: Tuesdays through Sundays 10am-6pm, except Thursdays 10am-9pm –
How much: free on Tuesdays, 10-15 zł other days (for permanent exhibitions)
Details: click here
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#CONCERT
Babadag’s primal beats
The vocalist and founder of the Babadag band had a very daring goal – she wanted to create ‘organic’ music, originating from within the body and not from the mind. She gathered talented musicians playing such uncommon instruments as the glockenspiel, banjo, steel drum or looper the sounds of which were complemented by guitars and drums. Whether it’s your type of music or not, the concert and the atmosphere will not disappoint you!
Where: Pardon, To Tu
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When: 8:30 PM on Tuesday
How much: 20 PLN
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#MUSEUM
Chopin for free!
Opened a mere 3 years ago, this tech-savvy museum located in a meticulously restored palace gives an impressive account of the life of Poland’s national composer, Frederic Chopin; from his early days in Żelazowa Wola and Warsaw to his great career in Paris. Multilingual audioguides will help you follow the exhibition without getting lost. Tuesday is when you don’t pay the entrance fee!.
Where: Muzeum Chopina (Chopin Museum)
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When: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00AM to 8:00PM
How much: Free on Tuesdays. Otherwise 11 zł (ISIC card) / 13 zł (reduced) / 22 zł (normal).
Details: click here
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