Muzeum Zamek w Janowcu

About the museum

Construction of the castle in Janowiec began in the early 16th century under Mikołaj Firlej; his son Piotr converted it into a residence in 1526. In 1577–1587 Andrzej Firlej commissioned the Italian architect Santi Gucci (Fiorentino) to design a new palace wing. In the first half of the 17th century the Tarło family gave the building early Baroque features. In 1654 the castle passed to the Lubomirski family, and in 1656 the Swedes seized it and partly burned it. Its best period came under Antoni Benedykt Lubomirski, who added Rococo decoration.

In 1778 the castle was sold to Mikołaj Piaskowski, and in the 19th and early 20th centuries it fell into ruin. In 1931 Leon Kozłowski bought it, and in 1975 it passed to the State Treasury and was handed over to the museum from Kazimierz Dolny. The site was secured as a permanent ruin and partly rebuilt for exhibition purposes. Since 2025 it has operated as the independent Muzeum Zamek w Janowcu.

Visitors can enter the courtyard, the arcades and the Galeria w Bramie (Gate Gallery), and see in the open-air museum the granary from Podlodów with the exhibition “Życie między dwoma brzegami” (Life Between Two Banks), about the boats used for transport and fishing on the Vistula. The Dom Północny (Northern House) and the Dwór z Moniak (manor house from Moniaki) are temporarily closed, as permanent exhibitions are being prepared there. Revitalisation of the courtyard is also under way.

Highlights

• Firlej and Lubomirski castle with courtyard and arcades above the Vistula
• Palace wing by Santi Gucci from the late 16th century
• Exhibition “Życie między dwoma brzegami” about boats on the Vistula
• Open-air museum with the Dwór z Moniak and the granary from Podlodów
• Courtyard open in summer until 20:00

Permanent exhibition

• Życie między dwoma brzegami – Exhibition in the granary from Podlodów on the boats used for transport and fishing on the Vistula.

Founded

1975

Operated by

Muzeum Zamek w Janowcu

Admission & discounts

Prices apply from 22 May 2026.

Accessibility

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

A wooden bridge with a cobbled surface leads to the gate, which makes it difficult to enter by wheelchair. The courtyard is paved with cobblestones, but the arcades and the Gate Gallery are not adapted for wheelchair users. Stairs without handrails lead to the Dwór z Moniak and the granary; the ground floor and levels 0 and 1 are accessible. An accessible toilet is located in the guardhouse by the car park in the park. The park has unpaved paths, and no spaces for people with disabilities are marked in the car park. Assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed. The museum does not provide a sign-language interpreter.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

A family ticket is available, and the museum runs workshops.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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