Muzeum Regionalne im. Hieronima Ławniczaka w Krotoszynie
Museum in a Baroque Trinitarian monastery, with an exhibition on the history of Krotoszyn from prehistory and on the folk culture of the Krotoszyn Land.
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About the museum
The first attempts to establish a museum in Krotoszyn were made in 1913 and 1926, without success. The Muzeum Ziemi Krotoszyńskiej (Krotoszyn Land Museum) was finally founded in 1957 on the initiative of the local branch of PTTK, and its first exhibition of memorabilia opened on 27 March 1957 in a wooden arcaded house at ul. Koźmińska. Until 1969 the institution operated thanks to the voluntary work of regional enthusiasts.
In 1969 the collections were moved to the Baroque former Trinitarian monastery building from around 1733, where the museum operates to this day. Under the direction of Hieronim Ławniczak, the number of objects rose from about 260 to more than 2,750; today the collections comprise more than 6,000 objects from archaeology, history, ethnography and art.
The permanent exhibition on the first floor occupies six halls and a corridor of about 370 m². It has three parts: the history of Krotoszyn from prehistory to the present, the folk culture of the Krotoszyn Land in the 19th and 20th centuries, and an art gallery in the corridor. More than 1,300 museum objects are shown there. Several times a year the museum also holds temporary exhibitions, usually on the ground floor.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition in the Baroque Trinitarian monastery from the 18th century
- History of Krotoszyn from prehistory to the present
- Folk culture of the Krotoszyn Land in the 19th and 20th centuries
- Gallery of Krotoszyn sculpture, painting and graphic art
- Roadside crosses and chapels of the region
Permanent exhibitions
- Wystawa stała – Krotoszyn od pradziejów do współczesności – Three halls devoted to the history of the town and region, from prehistory to the present.
- Kultura ludowa ziemi krotoszyńskiej (XIX/XX w.) – Three halls with ethnographic objects from the region.
- Galeria plastyczna na korytarzu klasztornym – Krotoszyn sculpture, painting, drawing and graphic art, and roadside crosses and chapels of the Krotoszyn Land.
- Founded
- 1957
- Operated by
- Gmina Krotoszyn
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 5 złpupils, students and doctoral students, pensioners and people receiving disability pensions, people with disabilities with carers, teachers, holders of ISIC, ITIC and GO25 cards, holders of the Large Family Card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge (this does not apply to museum lessons for kindergarten groups). |
| Groups | –For school and kindergarten groups, the guided tour of the exhibitions is included in the ticket price. |
| Guided tour of the exhibitions – group of up to 15 people | 20 zł |
| Guided tour of the exhibitions – group of more than 15 people | 30 zł |
| Guided tour of the town (group of up to 15 people, per hour) | 50 zł |
| Guided tour of the town (group of more than 15 people, per hour) | 60 zł |
Standard ticket PLN 10, reduced PLN 5. Admission is free for, among others, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, employees of museums listed in the State Register of Museums (Państwowy Rejestr Muzeów), and holders of the Karta Polaka (Polish Card). A guided tour of the town for school and kindergarten groups costs PLN 40 per hour.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
The building, a historic monastery from the 18th century, does not meet architectural accessibility requirements. The permanent exhibition is on the first floor; temporary exhibitions are held on the ground floor so that they are accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum organises museum lessons and recurring events, such as Museum Night and historical re-enactments.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop (open until 16:00).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum runs museum lessons for schools and kindergartens (booked by telephone), as well as guided tours of the exhibitions and of the town. |
