Muzeum Jana Pawła II w Stalowej Woli
Museum next to the co-cathedral in Stalowa Wola, with exhibitions on the teaching of John Paul II and on underground Solidarity in 1982–1989; admission by voluntary donation.
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About the museum
The Museum of John Paul II in Stalowa Wola was established on 4 November 2009 by decree of the Bishop of Sandomierz. The collection is based on the holdings of Fr Prof. Wilhelm Gaj-Piotrowski, the main initiator of the institution. The co-cathedral parish, the Stalowa Wola Chapter, the Diocesan Museum in Sandomierz and the Regional Museum in Stalowa Wola took part in creating the museum. It is housed on the ground floor of the Catechetical House next to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland.
The first exhibition recalls the papal teaching as a spiritual testament, arranged in thematic lessons: on the human person, homeland, the Church, family, youth, love, forgiveness, peace, freedom, joy and dialogue. Large-format photographs and quotations accompany memorabilia associated with St John Paul II, and film screenings are shown in a separate room. It also presents the pope’s links with Stalowa Wola, especially the consecration of the local church in 1973.
The last stage in building the museum was the exhibition “A jutro jest nieznane. Podziemna Solidarność w Stalowej Woli w latach 1982–1989” (And Tomorrow Is Unknown: Underground Solidarity in Stalowa Wola), opened on 11 December 2016 within the project “Patriotyzm Jutra” (Patriotism of Tomorrow). It was organised by the Regional Museum in Stalowa Wola and tells the story of Solidarity in Stalowa Wola and of the August 1988 strikes.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the teaching of John Paul II with large-format photographs and quotations
- Memorabilia associated with St John Paul II
- Exhibition “A jutro jest nieznane. Podziemna Solidarność w Stalowej Woli 1982–1989”
- Film screening room
- Educational programme “Solidarni Stalowej Woli” (Solidarity of Stalowa Wola)
Permanent exhibitions
- Nauczanie Jana Pawła II – Exhibition on the papal teaching arranged in thematic lessons, with photographs, quotations, memorabilia and film screenings, and the theme of the pope’s links with Stalowa Wola.
- A jutro jest nieznane. Podziemna Solidarność w Stalowej Woli 1982–1989 – Exhibition on Solidarity in Stalowa Wola during martial law, on activists and on the August 1988 strikes.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Parafia Matki Bożej Królowej Polski w Stalowej Woli
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free of charge; the museum accepts voluntary donations for its statutory activities.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The educational programme includes museum lessons, history and art workshops, and activities for families, young people and seniors.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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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 | Group visits require registration with the acting director (Fr Edward Madej). Museum lessons and workshops take place with arranged groups (up to 25 people) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00–14:00; sessions usually last 45–90 minutes. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the exhibition rooms. |
