Muzeum Miasta Ostrowa Wielkopolskiego
Municipal museum in the former shooting range building, with the painting gallery “Szembek i inni” and exhibitions on the history of Ostrów Wielkopolski.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Miasta Ostrowa Wielkopolskiego holds collections documenting the cultural heritage of the town and its surroundings: archaeology, ethnography, history, art and mementos of old Ostrów. For many years its seat was the town hall on the Rynek, where the exhibitions “Wypisy z dziejów miasta” (Excerpts from the History of the Town), “Salonik dawnych mistrzów Ostrowa” (Salon of the Old Masters of Ostrów), “W kuchni Babuni” (In Grandma’s Kitchen) and “Muzeum 3D. Ulicami dawnego Ostrowa” (3D Museum: Through the Streets of Old Ostrów) were shown.
The museum has been given use of the former shooting range (Strzelnica) building of 1867 at ul. Wolności 2a. In the new seat, on 16 May 2026, the permanent exhibition “Szembek i inni. Galeria naszych mistrzów” (Szembek and Others: Gallery of Our Masters) opened, devoted to deceased painters associated with Ostrów or represented in the museum’s collections, centred on the paintings of Stanisław Szembek. The building also has a room for temporary exhibitions. The exhibitions in the town hall are currently temporarily closed.
The museum runs lessons and workshops for organised groups, organises meetings and book promotions, and holds a graphic art competition. Souvenirs and publications can be bought at the museum kiosk, and a virtual walk through the exhibitions is available on the website.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition “Szembek i inni. Galeria naszych mistrzów” in the former shooting range of 1867
- Paintings by Stanisław Szembek, Jerzy Kujawski, Krzysztof Cander and other artists
- Room for temporary exhibitions in the new seat at ul. Wolności
- Virtual walk through the exhibitions and “Cyfrowa kuchnia babuni” (Digital Grandma’s Kitchen)
- Free admission on Saturdays
Permanent exhibition
- Szembek i inni. Galeria naszych mistrzów – The permanent exhibition in the former shooting range presents paintings by deceased artists, including Stanisław Szembek, Jerzy Kujawski, Krzysztof Cander and Zdzisław Jurkiewicz, and views of Ostrów’s streets.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Miasto Ostrów Wielkopolski
- Director
- Witold Banach
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 6 zł |
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| Reduced | 4 złPupils, students and doctoral students, people over 65, pensioners, people receiving disability pensions, people with disabilities together with carers, teachers, veterans and other groups specified in the price list. |
| Children & teens | 4 złfree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Museum lesson | 4 złFor organised groups. |
| Museum workshops | 8 złFor organised groups. |
Free admission: Admission to the museum is free on Saturdays.
Price list valid from 1 July 2026. Three carers for each group of up to 30 people receive a free ticket.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs lessons and workshops for children and school pupils and offers topics tailored to different age groups.
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 | Individual visits are without a guide. Lessons and workshops for organised groups must be booked at least two days in advance (tel. +48 62 592 80 52); a group may have at most 30 people in a lesson and at most 25 in a workshop. |
