Muzeum Józefa Czechowicza
Literary museum in a Lublin tenement house, devoted to the poet Józef Czechowicz (1903–1939) and 20th-century literature; a branch of the National Museum in Lublin.
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About the museum
The idea of a museum devoted to Józef Czechowicz emerged in the 1950s in Lublin’s literary circles, which wanted to commemorate outstanding writers connected with the region. The poet’s friends supported the initiative and declared that they would donate souvenirs and books with dedications. In 1963–1965 Tadeusz Kłak of the Bolesław Prus Museum in Nałęczów gathered the poet’s documents, letters and manuscripts and prepared the first script for the permanent exhibition.
The museum opened on 9 September 1968, on the 29th anniversary of the poet’s death. For almost thirty years it was housed in a former monastery building at ul. Narutowicza 10. After losing its seat in 1999, it operated for three years in a temporary seat in the Dworek Wincentego Pola, and on 9 September 2002 it began operating in the tenement house at ul. Złota 3.
The museum collects and presents materials from the field of 20th-century literature. The permanent exhibition is devoted to the life and work of Józef Czechowicz. The institution is a branch of the National Museum in Lublin and runs educational activities and literary competitions.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition “Józef Czechowicz (1903–1939)”
- Manuscripts, letters and souvenirs of the poet
- Mobile guide to the exhibition
- Tenement house at ul. Złota in the centre of Lublin
Permanent exhibition
- Józef Czechowicz (1903–1939) – The permanent exhibition presents the life and work of the Lublin poet on the basis of manuscripts, letters and souvenirs.
- Founded
- 1968
- Operated by
- Muzeum Narodowe w Lublinie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 8 zł |
| Groups | –A guided tour costs PLN 70 plus an admission ticket for each participant. |
| Guided tour (group fee) | 70 złIn addition, an admission ticket for each participant. |
| Museum lesson (group fee) | 80 złIn addition, a lesson ticket of PLN 7 per participant. |
| Museum workshop (group fee) | 100 złIn addition, a workshop ticket of PLN 10 per participant. |
Free admission: several days a month (dates are published by the museum on its website)
Free-admission days change every month; in October 2026 they were 1, 6, 15, 22 and 29 October.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs museum lessons and workshops for children and young people.
Getting there & parking
Address for navigation: ul. Złota 3, 20-112 Lublin.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming of interiors and exhibits is for personal use only; flash, additional lighting and tripods are prohibited. |
| Good to know | A mobile guide is available for the permanent exhibition. The educational offer includes museum lessons and workshops. |
