Muzeum Regionalne Ziemi Limanowskiej

About the museum

The museum is housed in a historic manor house that belonged to the Marsów family from the mid-19th century until 1945. The family contributed to the economic and political development of Limanowa: with their involvement the Limanowa district (powiat limanowski) was established in 1867, and a brewery famous for its “Marsowe” beer operated at the manor. Between the wars the manor was a centre of public life, visited by, among others, President Ignacy Mościcki and Minister Józef Beck.

After the war the estate was taken from the Marsów family, and various institutions were housed in the building. From 1970, on the initiative of the PTTK branch and the Society of Friends of the Limanowa Land, the Muzeum Ziemi Limanowskiej PTTK operated here. In 1987 a state institution was established – the Muzeum Regionalne Ziemi Limanowskiej – and since 1992 it has been a municipal cultural institution of the town of Limanowa. Since 1987 the manor has been the museum’s sole seat.

The collection comprises around 26,000 historical, ethnographic, artistic and photographic objects. The permanent exhibitions include a display on the oil refinery in Sowliny, an exhibition on the Battle of Limanowa in 1914 and on Józef Beck, presenting the largest collection of watch fobs in Poland, and paintings by Maksymilian Brożek. The manor also houses a conference room in the Louis-Philippe style with original furniture from the Marsów family.

Highlights

• Historic Dwór Marsów in the town park
• Exhibition on the oil refinery in Sowliny
• Largest watch fob collection in Poland (359 pieces)
• Display on the Battle of Limanowa, 1914
• Paintings by Maksymilian Brożek and an exhibition on Minister Józef Beck

Permanent exhibitions

• Rafineria ropy naftowej w Sowlinach – gorączka czarnego złota – Exhibition on the first oil refinery in the region, founded with French investors; opened in 2023.
• Polsko-słowackie braterstwo broni – Bitwa Limanowska 1914 – Display on the battle fought near Limanowa in December 1914.
• Historia w dewizce zapisana – The largest watch fob collection in Poland – 359 pieces of jewellery from the 18th to the 20th century.

Founded

1987

Operated by

Miasto Limanowa (samorządowa instytucja kultury)

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Tuesday (permanent exhibitions)

Permanent exhibitions can be viewed free of charge on Tuesdays. Free admission also applies to organised groups of primary school pupils from Limanowa, to museum professionals, and to everyone on the opening day of temporary exhibitions and during events such as Museum Night (Noc Muzeów).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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

A ramp for wheelchairs leads to the building; the museum has information kiosks with adjustable height and screen contrast.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 60 guests.

The Louis-Philippe-style conference room, 83 m², with historic furniture and a piano, is available for hire; training courses and conferences from PLN 100 per hour.

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