Muzeum im. Jacka Malczewskiego w Radomiu
Regional museum in the former Piarist college on the Rynek in Radom, with collections of art, history, archaeology and natural history.
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About the museum
The beginnings of museum work in Radom go back to 1913, when the collector Rev. Jan Wiśniewski handed over part of his collections to the Radom branch of the Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze). The outbreak of the First World War halted the organisation of the museum, and the collections were kept by private individuals. The first regional museum opened on 18 March 1923 in one of the halls of the former starosty building, and this date is regarded as the beginning of museum work in Radom.
Between the wars the museum changed its premises several times; from 1930 it was housed in the building at ul. Poniatowskiego 6. During the Second World War the collections remained under the control of the occupier, and Stanisław Trzebiński, who was involved in looking after them, was deported to the camp in Oświęcim (Auschwitz), from where he did not return. After the war the museum, as the Municipal Museum (Muzeum Miejskie), opened an exhibition of Polish painting in October 1945 in the building at ul. Piłsudskiego 12.
Today the institution, funded by the Mazovian Voivodeship, is based at Rynek 11, in the building of the former Piarist college. The collections cover archaeology, history, old and Polish art of the second half of the 20th century, natural history, non-professional art and folk culture, and non-European cultures. The permanent exhibitions include a presentation on Jacek Malczewski, the Pinno family collection and natural history displays, while a separate permanent exhibition, “Muzeum Historii Radomia” (“Museum of the History of Radom”), presents the history of the city.
Highlights
- Exhibition devoted to Jacek Malczewski
- Pinno family collection
- Polish art from the second half of the 20th century
- Natural history displays, including the Polish national parks
- Permanent exhibition “Muzeum Historii Radomia” (“Museum of the History of Radom”)
- Free admission to the permanent exhibitions on Saturdays
Permanent exhibitions
- Jacek Malczewski – Permanent exhibition devoted to Jacek Malczewski, the museum’s patron.
- Muzeum Historii Radomia – Separate permanent exhibition presenting the history of the city of Radom.
- Środowiska przyrodnicze regionu radomskiego – Natural history exhibition on the natural environments of the Radom region.
- Founded
- 1923
- Operated by
- Samorząd Województwa Mazowieckiego
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 30 zł |
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| Reduced | 15 złpupils, students and doctoral students, teachers and educators, people with disabilities with their carers, pensioners and early retirees, people over 65, veterans and other groups listed in the Act on Museums |
| Children & teens | 15 złPupils buy the reduced ticket; children and young people up to the age of 18 may use the family ticket. |
| Seniors | 15 złReduced ticket for pensioners, early retirees and people over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 15 złReduced ticket for people with disabilities and their carers. |
| Students & apprentices | 15 złReduced ticket for pupils, students and doctoral students. |
| Groups (11+ people) | 15 zł per personA group of more than 10 people with a guide pays PLN 15 per person for one chosen exhibition, or PLN 20 for the “Muzeum Historii Radomia” exhibition; guided tours for groups by prior registration. |
| Families | 60 złFamily ticket for all exhibitions in the main building and in the Muzeum Historii Radomia: a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children under 18. |
| Single ticket for all exhibitions (main building and Muzeum Historii Radomia) | 40 złPLN 20 for holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny. |
| Annual ticket | 150 zł |
| Ticket for one chosen exhibition in the main building | 15 złReduced PLN 10. |
| Permanent exhibition “Muzeum Historii Radomia” | 30 złReduced PLN 20. |
| Audio guide | 5 złFor the exhibitions in the main building or for the exhibition “Muzeum Historii Radomia”. |
| Ticket in the programme “Koleją do Kultury” (“By Train to Culture”) | 10 złOn presentation of a Koleje Mazowieckie ticket, valid no more than 30 days before the purchase of the museum ticket; valid for all exhibitions. |
Free admission: Saturdays – free admission to the permanent exhibitions for individual visitors.
The exhibition “Leszek Kołakowski 1927–2009” is free of charge (currently temporarily closed because of conservation work).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: not available
- Audio description: no information
Steps with a handrail lead to the entrance from the Rynek, and a stair platform lift overcomes the difference in level (door 100 cm wide, entry by intercom). The museum has two floors with a lift and a stair platform lift; all rooms are accessible to wheelchair users. The toilet is in the basement and has no grab rails. From 13 to 30 October 2026 the internal lift and the external lift platform are out of service because of equipment replacement. Two parking spaces for people with disabilities are near the entrance. Assistance dogs and guide dogs are admitted (certificates required). A PJM sign-language interpreter and information in Easy-to-Read (ETR) format are not available.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | 60 zł · Family ticket for all exhibitions in the main building and in the Muzeum Historii Radomia: a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children under 18. |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs workshops and museum lessons for children and young people (for groups of 10 or more, PLN 10–15 per person) and offers a family ticket for PLN 60 and a lower ticket for holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny.
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The museum has no car park of its own; in front of the building there is a car park in the municipal paid parking zone (Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00), with two spaces for people with disabilities near the entrance.
- Accessible parking
The museum is housed in the building of the former Piarist college on the Rynek in Radom.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum runs an online shop selling publications, souvenirs, magnets and games.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups of more than 10 people are shown around by prior registration (tel. +48 48 362 56 94). The educational offer includes museum lessons, workshops with guided tours, seasonal workshops, the programme “Wędrówki z archeologiem” (“Journeys with an Archaeologist”) and classes in the Muzeum Historii Radomia. |
