Muzeum Południowego Podlasia w Białej Podlaskiej

About the museum

The museum opened in 1966 as the Muzeum Regionalne at ul. Pocztowa 4. In 1973 a historical branch was set up in the former Gestapo cells, in 1975 the institution became a district museum, and in 1983 it moved to the Radziwiłł palace complex at ul. Warszawska 12. Since 1998 it has borne the name Muzeum Południowego Podlasia (Museum of Southern Podlasie).

The seat consists of the gate tower, a connecting section and the former palace chapel. In 2018 the south-eastern turret was opened with archaeological exhibitions, and in 2019–2020 the main building was renovated. In 2021 the exhibitions were enriched with multimedia solutions.

The permanent exhibitions present the archaeology of the Podlasie–Polesie borderland, the history of Biała under the Radziwiłłs and in 1795–1938, horses and carriages in Polish painting of the 19th and 20th centuries, icons, the work of Bazyli Albiczuk, the culture of Southern Podlasie, and devotional objects from the ethnographic collections.

Highlights

• Radziwiłł palace complex with the gate tower and former chapel
• Exhibition “Konie, jeźdźcy, zaprzęgi w malarstwie polskim XIX–XX wieku”
• Icon exhibition “Ikona – święta tajemnica” (The Icon – A Holy Mystery)
• Archaeology of the Podlasie–Polesie borderland in the turret
• The work of Bazyli Albiczuk

Permanent exhibitions

• Konie, jeźdźcy, zaprzęgi w malarstwie polskim XIX–XX wieku – Exhibition of paintings showing horses, riders and carriages.
• Biała za czasów Radziwiłłów – Exhibition on the history of the town under the Radziwiłłs.
• Archeologia na pograniczu podlasko-poleskim – Archaeological exhibition in the south-eastern turret.

Founded

1966

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Mondays – free admission to the permanent exhibitions; in July and August, Tuesdays.

The prices given, PLN 12 standard and PLN 8 reduced, apply to the permanent exhibitions (tower and turret). Free admission is granted, among others, to members of ICOM and ICOMOS, holders of the Karta Polaka (Polish Card) and museum employees, on presentation of a document.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The entrance from the Radziwiłł Park side has a ramp. The building has a lift to the first floor, and the further floors are accessible only by stairs with handrails. An induction loop is installed at the ticket office, and the toilet for people with disabilities is on the ground floor. Assistance dogs may enter on presentation of a certificate and vaccination record.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum runs educational cycles, including family meetings with tradition and activities during the winter and summer holidays; a family ticket is available.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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