Zamek w Baranowie Sandomierskim
Renaissance castle of the Leszczyński family designed by Santi Gucci, with a museum, rooms, an underground route, exhibitions and a historic park.
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About the museum
The castle in Baranów Sandomierski was built in 1591–1606 for the Leszczyński family to a design by Santi Gucci, on the site of an earlier manor house. It later belonged, among others, to the Wiśniowiecki, Lubomirski, Sanguszko, Potocki and Krasicki families. Fires in 1849 and 1898 destroyed part of the building; the restoration after the fire of 1898 was led by Tadeusz Stryjeński.
During both world wars the castle was occupied by troops, and after 1945 it served as an agricultural warehouse. Restoration work was carried out in 1959–1968, after which the building was taken over by the Siarkopol company. In 1970 the company set up a museum there on the sulphur basin. After a change of owner in 1997, the museum was moved to the representative rooms on the upper floors of the east and west wings and to the restored chapel.
The owner of the castle and park complex is Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. (Industrial Development Agency). Visitors see the interiors of the castle with a guide, including the permanent exhibition and the rooms, the Art Nouveau chapel, and the underground tourist route with temporary and permanent exhibitions. The offer also includes an exhibition of porcelain, an exhibition of photography, Renaissance costumes, a virtual walk with VR goggles and museum workshops.
Highlights
- Renaissance castle designed by Santi Gucci
- Guided tours of the interiors, including the Art Nouveau castle chapel
- Underground tourist route with exhibitions
- Porcelain exhibition and photography exhibition
- Historic park, gardens and orangery
Permanent exhibitions
- Wystawa porcelany – Porcelain exhibition shown in the castle.
- Wystawa fotografii – Photography exhibition shown in the castle.
- Founded
- 1970
- Operated by
- Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 39 zł |
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| Reduced | 32 złpensioners, disability pensioners, children and pupils |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 3 |
| Families | 90 złThe family ticket (2+1) costs PLN 90, and the (2+2) ticket PLN 110. |
| Park, gardens, orangery and castle courtyard – standard | 8 zł |
| Park, gardens, orangery and castle courtyard – concession | 6 zł |
| Family ticket (2+2) | 110 zł |
| Night-time visit of the castle and park with torches | 39 zł |
| Virtual VR walk | 39 złAdvance booking required. |
| Park guided tour (group) | 200 zł |
The PLN 39 package (PLN 32 concession) covers the park and gardens, a guided visit to the castle with the permanent exhibition and rooms, the underground tourist route and the striking of a commemorative coin. The Karta Dużej Rodziny is accepted. Groups of more than 15 people visit the interiors with a guide (including an option with a meal for PLN 45–75 per person). Prices apply from 1 February 2025; children under 4 enter free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The castle’s website gives no information on accessibility for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | 90 zł · The family ticket (2+1) costs PLN 90, and the (2+2) ticket PLN 110. |
- Family tours & workshops
A family ticket (2+1 and 2+2) is available, and the museum runs workshops and offers a virtual walk with VR goggles.
Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking
The car park for visitors is open daily 7:00–22:00, is monitored and paid: car PLN 15, motorcycle PLN 10, bus PLN 40, coach PLN 70, camper van PLN 40 during the day or PLN 100 around the clock. Bicycles are free. There are toilets in the car park.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
The complex has the Restauracja Magnacka (Magnate Restaurant) and the Oranżeria (orangery). There are toilets in the car park.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The castle is visited only with a guide. The route lasts about 75 minutes and leads through the arcaded courtyard, the Art Nouveau chapel, the historic interiors and the lower floors of the castle. Groups have at least 15 people. Bookings: +48 15 811 80 40, ext. 424. Museum workshops are held at the museum. |
