Galeria Arsenał
Municipal contemporary art gallery in Białystok, with temporary exhibitions, its own collection and an educational programme.
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About the museum
Galeria Arsenał has been operating since 1965 and is a municipal cultural institution of Białystok. It deals with contemporary art: it prepares about twenty exhibitions a year, runs educational activities and builds its own collection. The collection called Kolekcja II (Collection II) has been built since 1992.
The gallery has two exhibition venues in Białystok. The main seat is the building at 2 ul. Mickiewicza, and the second venue, Galeria Arsenał elektrownia (Arsenal Gallery – Power Station), is at 13 ul. Elektryczna, with the entrance from ul. Świętojańska; it is opened only for the duration of exhibitions. The institution also organises exhibitions in other Polish cities and abroad.
The educational programme is aimed at children, young people, adults and groups, including people with disabilities. The website offers a film in Polish Sign Language and audio descriptions of works from the collection, and some staff have completed accessibility training.
Highlights
- Exhibitions of contemporary art by Polish and foreign artists
- Kolekcja II – a collection of contemporary art built since 1992
- Second venue: Galeria Arsenał elektrownia
- Free admission on Thursdays
- Educational programme for children, young people, adults and groups with disabilities
- Founded
- 1965
- Operated by
- Miasto Białystok
- Director
- Mikołaj Wołkowycki
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 8 zł |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 4 złThe rules for the reduced ticket are set by the gallery’s price list. |
| Workshops | 10 zł |
| Ticket for institutional groups (from 10 people) | 40 zł |
| Guided tour for a group of 1–10 people | 16 złPrice per group, plus admission tickets to the exhibitions. |
| Guided tour for a group of more than 10 people | 24 złPrice per group, plus admission tickets to the exhibitions. |
Free admission: On Thursdays admission is free for all visitors.
Refugees have free admission to exhibitions and events.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
A ramp leads to the main entrance from the courtyard. The ground floor is accessible to wheelchair users without thresholds, and the toilet for people with motor disabilities is on level -1. The building has no lift or platform. The entrance doors are narrower than 85 cm, but an additional leaf can be opened. An induction loop operates at the exhibition attendants’ station and at the porter’s lodge. A film in Polish Sign Language and an audio description of works from the collection are available.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The gallery runs educational activities for children and families.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There are car parking spaces for passenger cars by the building. The entrance to Galeria Arsenał elektrownia is from ul. Świętojańska.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
The cloakroom is on the ground floor.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming with a flash or a tripod are forbidden; some exhibitions have a complete photography ban. |
| Good to know | Organised groups register by e-mail and wait for the gallery to confirm the booking. |
