Muzeum Błogosławionego Księdza Jerzego Popiełuszki
Multimedia museum in the lower church of St Stanislaus Kostka in Żoliborz, about the life and martyr’s death of Blessed Fr Jerzy Popiełuszko.
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About the museum
The museum is located on the grounds of the parish of St Stanislaus Kostka in Żoliborz, Warsaw, where Fr Jerzy Popiełuszko served in 1980–1984. It was established shortly after his martyr’s death: in the rooms of the lower church it was set up by the then parish priest, Prelate Teofil Bogucki, who gathered the memorabilia of Fr Jerzy that had remained in the parish.
In 2004, on the initiative of the next parish priest, Fr Zygmunt Malacki, the museum received a modern multimedia form. In nine rooms several thousand exhibits are presented: personal belongings of Fr Jerzy, objects connected with his martyr’s death, photographs, and film and sound presentations. The authors of the exhibition present him as a priest who responded to the signs of God and who for years matured towards martyrdom, bearing witness to truth, freedom and love.
The exhibition places Fr Jerzy’s figure against the historical background of 1940–2020, from the Yalta Conference and the events of the Church in postwar Poland, through the pontificate of John Paul II and Solidarity, to martial law. At the museum there is a chapel housing relics connected with Fr Jerzy’s death. The museum also runs educational activities, meetings for schools and students, and a literary competition.
Highlights
- Nine multimedia rooms in the lower church of St Stanislaus Kostka
- Personal belongings of Blessed Fr Jerzy Popiełuszko and memorabilia of his martyrdom
- Film and sound presentations
- Chapel housing relics connected with Fr Jerzy’s death
- Audio guide and guided tours for groups
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała o życiu i męczeństwie bł. ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki – Multimedia exhibition in nine rooms of the lower church, with personal belongings, memorabilia of his martyr’s death, photographs and film and sound presentations against the background of Polish history.
- Founded
- 2004
- Operated by
- Parafia św. Stanisława Kostki w Warszawie
- Visitors per year
- approx. 57,000 (2019)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 25 zł |
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| Reduced | 15 złpersons up to 18 years of age, pupils, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | 15 złPersons up to 18 years of age pay the reduced ticket. |
| Seniors | 15 złPensioners: reduced ticket. |
| Students & apprentices | 15 złPupils and students: reduced ticket. |
| Groups (9+ people) | 15 zł per personGroup ticket for groups of more than 8 people; teachers accompanying groups enter free of charge. |
| Families | 15 złHolders of the Large Family Card: PLN 15. |
| Audio guide | 5 zł |
| Guide organised by the museum | 5 złSurcharge per person. |
Clergy, journalists with a press ID and teachers accompanying groups enter free of charge.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Family ticket | 15 zł · Holders of the Large Family Card: PLN 15. |
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- Family tours & workshops
The subject of the exhibition is serious (martyr’s death); the museum prepares educational materials and meetings for pupils.
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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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Organised groups tour the museum with a guide every 30 minutes after booking (rezerwacje@muzeumkspopieluszki.pl, tel. +48 22 561 00 56). The museum runs meetings for schools, educational materials and a summer school. |
