Muzeum Zamek Opalińskich w Sierakowie

About the museum

The castle in Sieraków was built around 1397, or shortly afterwards, for the Nałęcz family; its builder is said to have been the Poznań voivode Maćko Borkowic. From 1450 it belonged to the Górka family, from 1570 to the Rokossowski family, and in 1591 it was bought by Jan z Bnina Opaliński. After a fire around 1600 the castle was rebuilt and enlarged; in 1609 Krzysztof Opaliński, later Poznań voivode, was born here.

Today the museum, run as a district cultural institution, is housed in the rebuilt south wing of the former Opaliński Castle. The exhibition occupies three levels: the ground floor and the first and second floors. The offices and a toilet are in a separate administrative building.

The permanent exhibitions show the castle halls and memorabilia of the former owners. The Sala Reprezentacyjna (Reception Hall), reconstructed on the basis of wall remains and descriptions from the 18th century, recalls the former dining room. The Sala Łukowa (Voivode’s Study) displays documents and maps connected with the Opaliński and Leszczyński families, and a 16th-century tiled stove. In the chapel-mausoleum, some of the most beautiful 17th-century sarcophagi in Poland are displayed.

Highlights

• Mausoleum of the Opaliński family with 17th-century sarcophagi
• Reconstructed reception hall of the castle
• Sala Łukowa (Voivode’s Study) with maps and prints
• 16th-century tiled stove with biblical motifs
• Tourist Information Point of the Sieraków commune in the museum

Permanent exhibitions

• Sala Reprezentacyjna – Reconstructed hall on the high ground floor, recalling the castle’s former dining room, decorated with portraits.
• Sala Łukowa (Gabinet Wojewody) – Documents connected with the Opaliński and Leszczyński families, maps and prints from the 18th–19th centuries, and a 16th-century tiled stove.
• Mauzoleum Rodu Opalińskich – The chapel-mausoleum with 17th-century sarcophagi, introducing Sarmatian funeral customs.

Founded

1995

Operated by

Powiat Międzychodzki

Admission & discounts

Standard ticket PLN 10, reduced ticket PLN 6. Payment in cash only; organised groups (institutions, companies, associations) can receive an invoice for payment by bank transfer.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• 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

There are steps at the entrance to the museum and to the administrative building; the museum has no platform or lift. The exhibition occupies the ground floor and the first and second floors, and the toilet is in the administrative building. The building is not fully accessible for people with limited mobility.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum organises history lessons, workshops, outdoor games and LARPs for children and young people.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

The Tourist Information Point of the Sieraków commune operates in the museum.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The museum advertises rooms for rent.

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