Muzeum Miasta Pabianic

About the museum

The origins of the Muzeum Miasta Pabianic (Pabianice City Museum) go back to 1907, when a museum section was set up at the Polska Macierz Szkolna (Polish School Society), founded by the doctor, entomologist and ethnographer Dr Witold Eichler. In 1945 the town handed the institution the Renaissance manor house at Stary Rynek 1, called the Zamek (Castle), built in 1566–1571 on the initiative of the canon Stanisław Dąbrowski. The museum opened there in May 1948, and in 1972 it also took over the building of a former elementary school from 1886. Since 1990 it has been a municipal cultural institution of the Gmina Miejska Pabianice (Pabianice Town Commune).

The collections cover archaeology (including finds from Siemiechów), historical memorabilia such as postcards, guild seals and banners, ethnography, art and natural history collections. A special part of the collection consists of Eichler's gifts, including art from Central-Eastern Africa.

In the permanent exhibitions visitors learn about the old blacksmith's craft, the material culture of villages around Pabianice, and the interior of the alkierz (a side chamber) with polychromes by Jan Szulc from 1917, showing views of the town and scenes from its history. The museum also runs educational activities and organises temporary exhibitions.

Highlights

• Renaissance manor house from 1566–1571 on Stary Rynek
• exhibition “Kowalstwo – ginący zawód” (Blacksmithing – A Disappearing Trade)
• “Alkierz Jana Szulca” (Jan Szulc's Alcove) with polychromes from 1917
• exhibition “W chłopskiej zagrodzie” (In a Peasant Homestead) on village culture around Pabianice
• art of Central-Eastern Africa from Witold Eichler's gift

Permanent exhibitions

• Kowalstwo – ginący zawód – Exhibition on the traditional blacksmith's craft, open since December 2007.
• W chłopskiej zagrodzie – Material culture of the traditional rural community from the area around Pabianice.
• Alkierz Jana Szulca – Interior on the upper floor of the manor house with polychromes from 1917 showing views and the history of the town.

Founded

1907

Operated by

Gmina Miejska Pabianice

Director

Ryszard Adamczyk

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Wednesday – free admission to the exhibitions, except the paid temporary exhibition.

The prices given apply to the permanent exhibitions and most temporary exhibitions. The temporary exhibition “Mistrzowie rzeźby w Pabianicach” (Masters of Sculpture in Pabianice) has a separate, higher price list. Rules for reduced tickets have not been published.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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 buildings at Stary Rynek 1 and 2 have no lift or ramp; stairs lead to the upper floor. There is no induction loop and no Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter on site. Entry with an assistance dog is possible.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum organises museum lessons, workshops and winter and summer holiday programmes in the museum; a family ticket is available.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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