Muzeum Ziemi Kujawskiej i Dobrzyńskiej we Włocławku
Main building of one of Poland’s oldest regional museums, in Włocławek, with the exhibitions “Fajans włocławski” (Włocławek Faience) and “Galeria portretu polskiego” (Gallery of the Polish Portrait).
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About the museum
The Museum of the Kuyavia and Dobrzyń Land is one of the oldest museums in Poland. It was established by the Kuyavian Branch of the Polskie Towarzystwo Krajoznawcze (Polish Regional Society) by resolution of 2 June 1908, and the solemn opening as the Muzeum Kujawskie took place on 14 March 1909. It has borne its present name since 1975.
The building at ul. Słowackiego 1a was erected in 1925–1930 to a design by the town architect Stefan Narębski, largely from social contributions, and was opened on 7 December 1930. Until 1972 it was the museum’s only seat. Today it houses the directorate and administration, the Department of Faience and two permanent exhibitions.
The exhibition “Fajans włocławski” (Włocławek Faience) shows 432 items from the former Włocławek factories from all periods of production (faience was made in Włocławek for almost 120 years) and all decorating techniques. The “Galeria portretu polskiego” (Gallery of the Polish Portrait), opened in 2009, presents paintings from the beginning of the 19th century to the mid-20th century, from Classicism to Colourism, including works by Jacek Malczewski, Józef Mehoffer, Leon Wyczółkowski and Olga Boznańska.
Highlights
- 432 items from the Włocławek faience factories, from all periods
- Exhibition “Fajans włocławski 1873–1991” (Włocławek Faience)
- Gallery of the Polish Portrait with paintings from the 19th century to the mid-20th century
- Building from 1925–1930, erected with social contributions
- Works by Malczewski, Mehoffer, Wyczółkowski and Boznańska
Permanent exhibitions
- Fajans włocławski 1873–1991 – Exhibition of 432 items from the former Włocławek faience factories, with a description of production and the Biennale of Faience.
- Galeria portretu polskiego – Portraits of Polish painters from the beginning of the 19th century to the mid-20th century, arranged chronologically, and a gallery of portraits of historical figures.
- Founded
- 1908
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 7 złstudents (including foreign students), doctoral students, teachers, people over 65, pensioners and people receiving disability pensions, people with disabilities together with their carers, veterans and people with certain state decorations |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Groups (15+ people) | 7 zł per personOrganised tour groups (from 15 people) pay PLN 7 per person; school groups pay PLN 5 per person. |
| Families | –Holders of the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny): adults PLN 7, children and young people aged 7 to 18 PLN 4 (payable at entry for at least two adults with three children or young people under 18). |
| Guided tour by a subject specialist (group fee) | 50 złAvailable on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00–14:30; also payable by persons entitled to free admission. |
Free admission: Fridays – free admission.
Discounts and exemptions require a valid document confirming the entitlement, presented together with an identity document. Free admission applies, among others, to children under 7, veterans, holders of the Karta Polaka (Polish Card) and members of ICOM and ICOMOS.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: not available
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: not available
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building is not adapted for people with disabilities: the main entrance has thresholds, the permanent exhibitions are on the first and second floors, reached by stairs, and there is no lift. There is no accessible toilet, no changing table, no parking spaces for people with disabilities, no induction loops and no Braille markings. Paid parking spaces are available along the streets nearby. Entry to the rooms with a pushchair is restricted; chairs for resting are available on request.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly: not available
- Baby changing facilities: not available
- Playground / play area: not available
The museum runs workshops and museum lessons. There is no play area, and entry to the rooms with a pushchair is restricted.
Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking: not available
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum runs museum lessons and workshops; guided tours by subject specialists are available from Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00–14:30. |
