Muzeum Piaseczna
Municipal museum in the former rectory on Piłsudski Square (pl. Piłsudskiego), with an exhibition on the history of Piaseczno and two branches: Poniatówka and the “Zośka” House.
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About the museum
The idea of a museum in Piaseczno emerged as early as the 1960s and 1970s, but for decades it could not be realised. Collections of memorabilia of the former town were gathered by the regionalist Jerzy Dusza, and the Society of Friends of Piaseczno campaigned for the institution. The Regional Museum in Piaseczno opened on 5 November 2004 in several rooms of the rectory building at pl. Piłsudskiego 10, as part of the municipal cultural centre.
Because of the cramped conditions and the poor state of the building, the municipality converted the former rectory into a museum and conference facility; the works were completed in 2023. In 2018 the town council established an independent municipal cultural institution, initially under the name Muzeum Piaseczna (in formation). It also includes the historic manor house Poniatówka in the Książąt Mazowieckich Park and the wooden villa of the Zawadzki family, known as the “Zośka” House (Dom “Zośki”), in Zalesie Dolne.
In May 2024 the first permanent exhibition, devoted to the history of the town from the earliest times to the present day, was opened at the rectory. In June 2026 an exhibition on the Zawadzki family and the scouts of the Grey Ranks was opened at the “Zośka” House. The museum also runs museum lessons and workshops for children, young people and adults.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the history of Piaseczno in the former rectory
- Exhibition “Pięknie żyć. Opowieść o rodzinie Zawadzkich” in the “Zośka” House
- Historic manor house Poniatówka in the town park
- Audio guides included in the ticket price at the Rectory
- Museum lessons and workshops for children
Permanent exhibitions
- Piaseczno – od źródeł do współczesności – Permanent exhibition at the Rectory on the history of the town from the earliest times to the present day, with archaeological collections, documents and multimedia presentations.
- Pięknie żyć. Opowieść o rodzinie Zawadzkich – Permanent exhibition in the “Zośka” House in Zalesie Dolne on the Zawadzki family and the scouts of the Grey Ranks.
- Founded
- 2004
- Operated by
- Gmina Piaseczno (gminna instytucja kultury Muzeum Piaseczna)
- Director
- Violetta Jarząbkowska
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 6 zł |
| Children & teens | 6 złfree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge; pupils and kindergarten children from the Piaseczno municipality pay PLN 4. |
| Groups (10+ people) | 6 zł per personGroup ticket for groups of 10 or more, price per person; visits by groups require advance booking. |
| Combined ticket (Rectory and “Zośka” House), standard | 18 zł |
| Combined ticket (Rectory and “Zośka” House), reduced | 10 zł |
| School and kindergarten ticket (children from the Piaseczno municipality) | 4 zł |
| Guided tour in Polish (group) | 70 złRectory, “Zośka” House or Poniatówka; price per group. |
| Guided tour in English (group) | 100 złRectory, “Zośka” House or Poniatówka; price per group. |
| Museum lesson – adult | 10 zł |
| Museum lesson – child or young person | 6 zł |
Free admission: On Thursdays admission to the permanent exhibition is free.
Admission to Poniatówka is free. Holders of the Large Family Card (together with the Piaseczno Resident Card, for 2 adults and 3 children) pay 50% of the standard adult ticket price, and for children and young people under 18, 50% of the reduced ticket price. Free admission applies, among others, to children under 7, holders of the Karta Polaka (Polish Card), members of ICOM and ICOMOS, and museum staff.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A ramp leads to the main entrance; the historic threshold has been left in place. Wheelchair users can visit levels -1, the ground floor and the first floor; a carer is recommended. A toilet for people with disabilities is on the ground floor. There is no induction loop at the exhibition stations, and no Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter is provided. Chairs can be placed in every room. Accessibility coordinator: edukacja@muzeumpiaseczna.pl, SMS 517 887 510.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly: not available
The museum runs museum lessons and workshops for children and young people; children under 12 visit under adult supervision. Strollers should be left in front of the building because of limited space.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
przystanek przy ul. Puławskiej · 80 m
From the bus stop on ul. Puławska it is about 80 m to the museum.
By car
Parking available · 20 m to the entrance
Car park about 20 m from the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Coat check
At the Rectory, large bags and outerwear must be left in the place indicated by the staff; there is no cloakroom at the “Zośka” House.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash and tripod is allowed for private use; flash, tripods, drones and recording of guided tours require the museum's permission. |
| Good to know | Audio guides are included in the ticket price at the Rectory and the “Zośka” House (up to 25 people can use them at the Rectory at the same time); there are none at Poniatówka. Guided and group visits must be registered a week in advance: phone +48 517 888 030, rezerwacja@muzeumpiaseczna.pl. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Eating, drinking, smoking and touching the exhibits are not permitted. |
