Muzeum Narodowe Ziemi Przemyskiej w Przemyślu
Multi-branch museum in a modern building from 2008: exhibitions on the history of the region, the Przemyśl Fortress, the Second World War and the Jews of Przemyśl.
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About the museum
The museum was established in 1909 on the initiative of the Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Nauk w Przemyślu (Society of Friends of Learning in Przemyśl) and was solemnly opened on 10 April 1910. Its collection was based on the private collections of the brothers Kazimierz Maria and Tadeusz Osiński, supplemented by gifts from residents and purchases. In 1921 the institution was given the name Muzeum Narodowe Ziemi Przemyskiej (National Museum of the Przemyśl Land). Before the Second World War the collections numbered more than 20,000 exhibits.
After the war, in 1946, the museum received as its seat the former palace of the Greek Catholic bishops on Plac Czackiego; in 1949 it was nationalised. In the following decades it changed its name and status, and in 1984 its historic name was restored. After the main building was returned to the church authorities, a new seat was built at Plac Berka Joselewicza 1. Construction began in 2005, and the museum has operated in the new building since 2008.
The museum currently holds collections in the fields of archaeology, ethnography, history, art, crafts and natural history, and its library has more than 36,000 volumes. The main building shows, among others, exhibitions on the prehistory of the region, on the Jews of Przemyśl, on the Przemyśl Fortress and on the fate of the city during the Second World War. The museum has two branches: the Muzeum Dzwonów i Fajek (Museum of Bells and Pipes, since 2001) and the Muzeum Historii Miasta Przemyśla (Museum of the History of the City of Przemyśl, since 2005).
Highlights
- Exhibition “Opowieść o Żydach Przemyskich” (The Story of the Jews of Przemyśl)
- “Rozstrzelane miasto” (The Shot-Up City) – Przemyśl during the Second World War
- Panorama of the prehistory and early Middle Ages of the Przemyśl region
- Diorama of the battles of the II Brigade in the Eastern Carpathians, 1914–1915
- Hutsul treasures (Huculskie skarby) and the exhibition “Dawna klasa” (The Old Classroom)
- Observation terrace accessible by lift
Permanent exhibitions
- Panorama pradziejów i wczesnego średniowiecza regionu przemyskiego – The exhibition on the ground floor shows human life in the context of environmental, cultural and economic changes throughout history.
- Opowieść o Żydach Przemyskich – The exhibition on the first floor is devoted to the history and culture of the Jews of Przemyśl.
- Rozstrzelane miasto. Przemyśl w czasie II wojny światowej – The exhibition on the second floor shows the tragic fate of Przemyśl during the Second World War.
- Founded
- 1909
- Director
- Jan Jarosz
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 22 zł |
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| Reduced | 11 złA reduced ticket of PLN 11 is available to persons entitled to a reduction (upon presentation of a document); holders of the Large Family Card buy the ticket at the reduced price. |
| Families | –Persons and families with the Large Family Card pay the reduced ticket price. |
| Standard ticket for three sites | 40 złIncludes admission to three museum sites. |
| Reduced ticket / Large Family Card ticket for three sites | 20 zł |
| Participation in museum workshops | 15 złFrom 1 October 2026. |
| Participation in outdoor activities | 18 zł |
| Guide | 50 złFrom 1 October 2026; a guide outdoors PLN 200 for 3 hours or PLN 250 for 4 hours. |
Free admission: On Thursdays admission to the main building is free (at the Muzeum Historii Miasta Przemyśla on Wednesdays, at the Muzeum Dzwonów i Fajek on Tuesdays).
A single ticket for one museum site costs PLN 22 (standard) or PLN 11 (reduced).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A ramp for wheelchairs leads to the main entrance. There are no thresholds in the building, and a lift with voice announcements serves the exhibitions on four floors, the bookshop, the library and the observation terrace. The toilet for people with mobility impairments is on the ground floor by the cloakroom.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers educational activities for the youngest children and for young people (workshops, museum lessons, outdoor activities and a museum walking tour).
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
There is a museum bookshop on site.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The audiovisual room in the main building is available for hire for celebrations and academic sessions.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours can be booked via the museum’s website. The museum runs workshops, museum lessons and outdoor activities for children and young people. |
