Muzeum im. Wojciecha Kętrzyńskiego w Kętrzynie
Museum in the rebuilt Teutonic Order castle in Kętrzyn, with the permanent exhibition “Sztuka dawna” and a multimedia model of the town's history.
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About the museum
The museum in Kętrzyn has been operating continuously since 26 February 1946. It was established on the initiative of Zofia Licharewa, who from 1945 had been securing historic objects in the surrounding churches and manor houses, and it is one of the oldest museums in Warmia and Masuria. For many years it was housed in the former prison building on ul. Powstańców Warszawy, where its exhibitions occupied just 116 m²; the first collections were made available to visitors in 1948. In 1987 the museum became a municipal institution, one of the first in Poland.
In May 1967 the collections were moved to the rebuilt Teutonic Order castle. The castle was built in 1360–1374, burned in 1945 and was rebuilt in 1962–1967. Today its interiors house the permanent exhibition “Sztuka dawna” (Art of Earlier Times), and visitors can view a multimedia model that tells the story of the town.
The museum collects regional objects, carries out archaeological and historical research and runs regional education classes, and every year it organises the Jarmark Średniowieczny (Medieval Fair). A branch of the museum is the Baszta (Tower) in the medieval town walls, and a separate exhibition “Kętrzyn – miasto na kolejowym szlaku” (Kętrzyn – a Town on the Railway Route) operates at the railway station.
Highlights
- Teutonic Order castle from 1360–1374, rebuilt after 1945
- permanent exhibition “Sztuka dawna”
- multimedia model of the town's history
- Baszta branch in the medieval town walls
- annual Medieval Fair (Jarmark Średniowieczny)
Permanent exhibitions
- Sztuka dawna – Permanent exhibition of art treasures in the interiors of the Teutonic Order castle.
- Multimedialna makieta historii miasta – Multimedia presentation on the history of Kętrzyn, included in the ticket price and shown every half hour.
- Founded
- 1946
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 17 zł |
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| Reduced | 12 złpupils, students and doctoral students, people over 65, pensioners and disability pensioners, people with disabilities with their carers, veterans, teachers, parents with a Large Family Card and their children over 7, and organised groups |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | 12 złPeople over 65. |
| Students & apprentices | 12 złPupils, students and doctoral students. |
| Full offer: castle and Baszta – standard | 20 złThe castle together with the temporary exhibition in the Baszta. |
| Full offer: castle and Baszta – reduced | 15 zł |
| Guided tour – group of up to 10 people | 70 złPrice per group, approx. 1.5 hours; book one week in advance. |
| Guided tour – group of 11–30 people | 100 złPrice per group. |
| Guided tour – group of more than 30 people | 200 złPrice per group. |
Free admission: In 2026, one day a month: Tuesday in January, April, July and October; Wednesday in February, May, June, August and November; Thursday in March, September and December (individual visits, without a guide).
On free days the permanent exhibition “Sztuka dawna” is open; the multimedia model is then closed. Free admission also applies to, among others, tour guides and tour leaders, museum staff, and members of ICOM and ICOMOS.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The castle has no lift. The permanent exhibition on the ground floor is accessible to wheelchair users after three low steps (portable ramps are possible). The toilets in the foyer are not adapted, and there is no induction loop. The Baszta branch has steep stairs and is not accessible to wheelchair users. Guide dogs are allowed.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs regional education and family events; children under 7 enter free of charge.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Public car park in front of the castle gate.
- Accessible parking: not available
The museum is in the castle at pl. Zamkowy 1; the Baszta branch at ul. Traugutta 2 is about 200 m from the castle.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups require an advance booking by telephone (+48 89 752 32 82) or by e-mail, at least one week beforehand. |
