Pawilon Czterech Kopuł
Modernist pavilion by Hans Poelzig from 1912, seat of the Muzeum Sztuki Współczesnej (Museum of Contemporary Art) with a collection of Polish art from the second half of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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About the museum
The Pawilon Czterech Kopuł (Pavilion of Four Domes) was built in 1912 to a design by Hans Poelzig for the 1913 Historical Exhibition (Wystawa Historyczna). Together with the neighbouring Hala Stulecia (Centennial Hall) by Max Berg it forms a unique urban ensemble. Until 1945 it served temporary exhibitions; in 1948 it was one of the venues of the Exhibition of the Recovered Territories (Wystawa Ziem Odzyskanych), and from 1953 it housed the Wrocław feature film studio (Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych), where films including “Popiół i diament” (Ashes and Diamonds) and “Rękopis znaleziony w Saragossie” (The Saragossa Manuscript) were made.
After the film studio’s decline the building fell into disrepair. In 2009 it was handed over to the National Museum in Wrocław, and in 2013–2015 it was restored, returning it to an exhibition function. The Muzeum Sztuki Współczesnej (Museum of Contemporary Art), a branch of the National Museum, opened here on 25 June 2016.
The exhibition space is divided into two parts: in the eastern wing, with an inner courtyard, the permanent “Kolekcja sztuki polskiej II połowy XX i XXI wieku” (Collection of Polish Art from the Second Half of the 20th and 21st Centuries) is shown, while the western wing is used for temporary exhibitions. The café “#do czterech razy sztuka” operates in the courtyard, and multimedia information panels stand in the entrance hall.
Highlights
- Collection of Polish art from the second half of the 20th and 21st centuries
- Hans Poelzig building from 1912 beside the Hala Stulecia
- Courtyard café with armchairs designed by Roman Modzelewski
- Multimedia screenings “Zobacz, usłysz, dotknij” (See, Hear, Touch) on the last Saturday of the month
- Tactile maps and Braille descriptions for blind visitors
Permanent exhibition
- Kolekcja sztuki polskiej II połowy XX i XXI wieku – Chronological and thematic permanent exhibition presenting Polish art from the mid-20th century to the present day, in the eastern wing of the pavilion.
- Founded
- 2016
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 15 złOn presentation of the appropriate documents (rules as at the National Museum in Wrocław). |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | 1 zł“Muzeum za złotówkę” (Museum for One Złoty) ticket for the permanent exhibition for pupils and students up to age 26. |
| Groups | 10 zł per personPrice per person. |
| Families | 10 złPrice per person. |
| Special ticket | 3 zł |
| Combined ticket for the permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions – standard | 45 złReduced PLN 30; family and group PLN 20 per person. |
| Multimedia screening “Zobacz, usłysz, dotknij” – standard | 25 złReduced PLN 20; arrive 15 minutes before the screening. |
| Named annual ticket – standard | 125 złReduced PLN 100; valid also at the National Museum and the Ethnographic Museum. |
| Guided tour in Polish (price per group, plus tickets) | 100 złIn English or German PLN 200. |
Free admission: On Tuesdays, free admission to the permanent exhibition.
A ticket to the Panorama Racławicka (Racławice Panorama) entitles you to free visits to the permanent exhibition within three months of visiting the Panorama.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
The approach to the building has no kerbs or other obstacles, and the entrance can be reached by a special platform lift. The museum space is on one level and has a toilet for people with disabilities. Paths for blind and partially sighted people lead from the entrance, and a tactile and voice map stands at the entrance. The ticket office has an induction loop, and the museum has a quiet zone for people with autism.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking
Paid car park next to the Hala Stulecia.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The café “#do czterech razy sztuka” operates in the courtyard; the building also has a museum shop with souvenirs.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming are permitted without a flash and tripod, solely for private use. |
| Good to know | The audio guide to the collection exhibition is free, but you need your own headphones. Guided tours can be booked on +48 71 712 71 81. Information about the exhibition is available on description cards to take from the dispensers. |
