Mieszkanie-Pracownia Kazimiery Iłłakowiczówny

About the museum

The Flat-Studio of Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna is a small museum set up in the poet’s flat on the first anniversary of her death, 16 February 1984. It is a branch of the Raczyński Library (Biblioteka Raczyńskich) and is located at ul. Gajowa in Poznań. To preserve a part of Iłłakowiczówna’s world, the furniture, books, everyday objects and paintings were left in place, and only a biographical and literary exhibition was added.

The display cases show, among other things, a photocopy of her certificate from an English-language course in Oxford, the poet’s first booklet, ‘Ikarowe loty’ (Icarus Flights), from 1911, and mementos of her work as a Red Cross nurse during the First World War and of her activity in state administration in the interwar period. A separate place is reserved for decorations and awards, including the diploma of honorary doctor of Adam Mickiewicz University, as well as the poet’s death mask and portrait.

The museum offers general tours for first-time visitors and themed tours, for example on the poet’s attitude to politics and history, her spiritual life or her childhood. Walks around Poznań in Iłłakowiczówna’s footsteps are also organised: in spring through the Old Town and the Imperial District, in autumn through Jeżyce.

Highlights

• Authentic flat of the poet with its original furnishings
• First edition of the booklet ‘Ikarowe loty’ from 1911
• Decorations and awards, including an honorary doctorate from UAM
• Death mask and portrait of Iłłakowiczówna
• Walks around Poznań in the poet’s footsteps

Permanent exhibition

• Mieszkanie-Pracownia Kazimiery Iłłakowiczówny – The authentic interior of the poet’s flat with its original furnishings, and a biographical and literary display in glass cases.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Biblioteka Raczyńskich

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Visiting the studio is free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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: no information

The museum does not give details of its accessibility; information for people with special needs is on the Raczyński Library website.

Kids & families

Children under 12 visit the museum only in the care of an adult. The themed tours are adapted to the age of the visitors, and one of them concerns the poet’s childhood.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check

Visitors should use the cloakroom before entering the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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