Muzeum Ziemi Leżajskiej
Museum in the 18th-century Starost’s Manor (Dwór Starościński) in Leżajsk, with exhibitions on archaeology, the history of the region, folk toys and brewing.
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About the museum
The Museum of the Leżajsk Land operates in the complex of the Starost’s Manor (Dwór Starościński), also called the castle, whose origins go back to the first half of the 16th century. After the Tatar raid of 1524, King Sigismund I the Old moved the town to a more defensible site on a hill, and the Leżajsk starost Krzysztof Szydłowiecki built there, in 1524–1532, a residential and defensive complex with a wooden manor house, a tower and farm buildings. The manor was destroyed during raids, among others in 1609 and during the Swedish Deluge.
The present brick manor house with four side wings was built in 1760–1770 for the last starost of Leżajsk, Józef Potocki. The main building is single-storey, on an elongated rectangular plan, with two-storey dormers over the central section; beneath it are two-storey cellars with barrel vaults.
In the historic complex the permanent exhibitions are: archaeology and Old Polish history in the cellars of the wing; the history of the town and region in the attic of the manor; an ethnographic and toy exhibition; and an exhibition on brewing in one of the wings, showing the history of brewing, beer production and the awards won by the Leżajsk brewery. The museum also organises museum lessons, temporary exhibitions and competitions.
Highlights
- Starost’s Manor from 1760–1770 with four side wings
- Exhibition on archaeology and Old Polish history in the vaulted cellars
- Exhibition on the history of the town and region in the manor attic
- Ethnographic and toy exhibition and the Leżajsk Toy Park
- Brewing exhibition with beer mugs, labels and awards of the Leżajsk brewery
- Virtual museum and online collections
Permanent exhibitions
- Archeologia i dzieje staropolskie Ziemi Leżajskiej – Exhibition in the cellars of the manor wing on the archaeology and Old Polish history of the Leżajsk Land.
- Historia miasta i regionu – Museum items on the history of Leżajsk and its surroundings in the attic of the 18th-century manor.
- Ekspozycja etnograficzno-zabawkarska – Exhibition on local crafts, traditions and customs of the Leżajsk Land, and on old toys.
- Founded
- 2008
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 8 zł |
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| Reduced | 5 zł |
| Pass to all permanent and temporary exhibitions – standard | 24 złReduced PLN 18. |
| History of the Town and Region or Ethnography and Toys – standard | 10 złReduced PLN 6. |
| Brewing Exhibition – standard | 12 złReduced PLN 8. |
| “Ze wsi na Wiejską…” (From the Village to Wiejska…) or “Skarby z muzealnego magazynu” (Treasures from the Museum Storeroom) – standard | 3 złReduced PLN 2. |
| Guided tour in Polish (organised groups) | 70 złIn English PLN 80. |
Free admission: On Mondays admission is free for individual tourists without a guide (except the Brewing Exhibition).
The basic prices given (PLN 8 standard, PLN 5 reduced) apply to the exhibition on archaeology and Old Polish history; other exhibitions and the pass have separate prices. Guided tours in English must be booked in advance.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs museum lessons and workshops tailored to each age group of children and young people; the collections include a toy exhibition.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Parking for museum visitors is free; the square in front of the Starost’s Manor is available free of charge during opening hours.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | An organised group may have up to 15 people in the Brewing Exhibition and up to 20 people in the other exhibitions; bookings by telephone at 17 240 22 35, ext. 15. The museum offers museum lessons and workshops for children and young people, and a virtual museum online. |
