Muzeum Hammonda
Museum of Hammond organs in Kielce: 63 organ models, clocks, playing stairs and halls devoted to Leslie, Wojciech Karolak and Andrzej Zieliński.
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About the museum
The Hammond Museum was established in 2017 on the initiative of a private collector and the authorities of the City of Kielce. It operates within the administrative structure of the Dom Środowisk Twórczych – Pałac Tomasza Zielińskiego (House of Creative Communities – Tomasz Zieliński Palace) in Kielce. The new seat at ul. Zamkowa 5 was opened on 15 May 2021 during a ceremony attended by the director of the House of Creative Communities and the President of the City, combined with a musical performance on the playing stairs.
The exhibition tells the story of Laurens Hammond, his work and the invention that changed the world of popular music. It is divided into modules: History, Hammond in Poland, Hammond Club and My Hammond, and thematic halls: the Leslie hall, the Wojciech Karolak hall and the Andrzej Zieliński hall, connected with the band Skaldowie. The permanent exhibition includes, among other things, 63 organ models, 27 clock models, a bridge table and the playing stairs.
The museum also hosts concerts and musical events, including the annual Hammond Kielce Festival. Visitors can tour the museum individually or in groups, and the premium ticket allows them to play the organs themselves.
Highlights
- 63 Hammond organ models
- 27 clock models
- Playing stairs (grające schody)
- Halls: Leslie, Wojciech Karolak and Andrzej Zieliński
- Premium ticket allowing you to play the organs
- Annual Hammond Kielce Festival
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała instrumentów Hammonda – Exhibition devoted to the life of Laurens Hammond and his invention: 63 organ models, 27 clock models, the playing stairs and thematic halls.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Dom Środowisk Twórczych – Pałac Tomasza Zielińskiego w Kielcach
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 10 złpupils, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children up to age 6 enter free of charge. |
| Groups (10+ people) | 10 zł per personGroup ticket from 10 people. |
| Premium ticket (with the possibility of playing the organs) | 30 zł |
The ticket includes a guided tour; tours in English are possible.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours are guided and last from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours (by arrangement). Telephone booking: +48 41 367 62 95. The museum also offers playing the organs (premium ticket, section “Graj u nas” (Play With Us)). |
