Muzeum Zamek w Gołuchowie

About the museum

The castle in Gołuchów was built in the second half of the 16th century by Rafał Leszczyński, and his son Wacław expanded it at the beginning of the 17th century into a magnate residence. In later centuries the building changed owners and fell into ruin. In 1856 Tytus Działyński bought it for his son Jan and his wife Izabela, née Czartoryska.

In 1875–1885 Izabela Działyńska rebuilt the castle in the French Neo-Renaissance style, drawing on ideas by Viollet-le-Duc and a design by Maurice Ouradou. She set up a private museum there, displaying collections of ancient and older art, including Greek vases, tapestries and furniture. After her death the castle belonged to the Czartoryski family until the Second World War. During the war the collections were dispersed and the building was partly destroyed.

Since 1951 the castle has been a branch of the National Museum in Poznań. Visitors see the reconstructed interiors with works of art, including the painting “Ostatnia wieczerza” (The Last Supper) by Frans Floris and part of the collection of vases known as the Gołuchów vases. Around the castle extends an English-style landscape park of more than 158 hectares, managed by the Ośrodek Kultury Leśnej (Forest Culture Centre). The former annex houses a museum of forestry.

Highlights

• Neo-Renaissance castle rebuilt under Izabela Działyńska
• Courtyard with arcades and decorations inspired by monuments from across Europe
• The painting “Ostatnia wieczerza” (The Last Supper) by Frans Floris
• Part of the collection of Greek vases known as the Gołuchów vases
• Landscape park of more than 158 ha

Permanent exhibition

• Wnętrza zamku i kolekcje Czartoryskich – Reconstructed interiors of the Neo-Renaissance castle with works of art, furniture, tapestries and part of the collection of Greek vases.

Founded

1951

Operated by

Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu

Admission & discounts

Free admission: on Tuesdays

Tickets can be bought at the ticket office (cash or card) or online. Payment by invoice and bank transfer is possible after contacting the Sales Department (+48 61 856 80 43). Admission is free for, among others, holders of the Karta Polaka, museum staff, and members of ICOM and ICOMOS.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: not available
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The castle has three storeys and no lift, and the main entrance is reached by stairs, so the building is not accessible to wheelchair users; access to the inner courtyard is possible. There is no accessible toilet in the building. Two accessible parking spaces are provided in front of the castle, and an induction loop is available at the ticket office. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Children up to the end of their seventh year enter free, and young people aged 8 to 26 pay PLN 1. The museum runs educational activities for children and families.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The former annex in the park houses the forestry museum and a restaurant.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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