Muzeum Historii Polskiego Ruchu Ludowego
Museum in the neo-Renaissance Yellow Inn documenting the history of the Polish Peasant Movement: memorabilia of its activists, banners, paintings and documents.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Historii Polskiego Ruchu Ludowego was established by a decision of the Minister of Culture and Arts of 8 March 1984. Its seat is the so-called Yellow Inn (Żółta Karczma) on al. Wilanowska, on the Mokotów escarpment. The building, in the style of Italian neo-Renaissance suburban villas, was erected in the mid-19th century to a design by the Italian architect Franciszek Maria Lanci. The residents of Wilanów designated it as an inn for travellers.
After the war the building was left without proper care for a long time and fell into disrepair. Only in the first half of the 1980s did the Ministry of Culture and Arts carry out a major renovation and assign the building to the museum. The institution has a scholarly and research character: it collects, safeguards and makes accessible materials illustrating the development and achievements of the Polish Peasant Movement, its parties, youth and cooperative organisations, and rural organisations.
The museum has gathered more than 46,000 exhibits, which it also keeps in its branches in Sandomierz and in Piaseczno near Gniew. Its collections include memorabilia of activists such as Wincenty Witos, more than 250 banners of peasant parties and organisations, paintings and sculptures on rural themes, and documents, posters and photographs. The museum also conducts educational and publishing activities and organises open-air events in its garden.
Highlights
- The neo-Renaissance Yellow Inn from the mid-19th century, designed by Franciszek Maria Lanci
- Memorabilia of activists of the peasant movement, including Wincenty Witos
- More than 250 banners of peasant parties and organisations
- Painting and sculpture on rural themes, including works by Włodzimierz Tetmajer
- Museum garden with open-air events
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Samorząd Województwa Mazowieckiego
- Director
- Janusz Gmitruk
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 4 zł |
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| Reduced | 2 zł |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Groups | –Supervisors of organised groups of more than 8 people enter free of charge. |
| Families | –Holders of the Large Family Card buy a ticket for PLN 1 for each family member. |
Free admission: On Thursdays admission is free.
The ticket covers admission to the museum only. Free admission is granted to, among others, veterans, former camp prisoners, museum employees, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, holders of the Karta Polaka and refugees from Ukraine; donors to the museum also enter free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
For children and young people there are museum lessons and outdoor activities in the garden.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Dominikańska
Buses 108, 139, 217, 700, 710 and 724 stop directly at the museum (request stop Dominikańska); it is about a 10-minute walk from Wilanowska metro station.
The museum is located at the corner of al. Wilanowska and ul. Dominikańska.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum offers guided tours of its exhibitions, museum lessons, outdoor activities in the garden, and lends temporary exhibitions to schools and community centres. |
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