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The Royal Łazienki Gardens are partially open

From 20 July the historic gardens of the Royal Łazienki Museum are partially open to visitors. Only the areas marked on the map above are available. For safety reasons, please move only within their boundaries and under no circumstances exceed the fences.

Exhibition: ‘The Art of Thinking Well. The Legacy of Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski’

The first exhibition on Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski will be held at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 26 April to 1 September 2024. The figure of this eminent writer and politician, one of the most colourful representatives of the Polish Baroque, is presented through a rich collection of artefacts originating from domestic and foreign collections, including exquisite paintings, puzzling drawings and old prints, unique vessels, as well as objects extracted straight from the crypt.

Closed gardens of the Royal Łazienki

For safety reasons, the historic gardens of the Royal Łazienki Museum will remain closed until further notice. The decision on this matter was made after consultation with the Masovian Provincial Conservator of Monuments and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

‘Architecture of Challenges’ – international research conference

An international research conference under the title ‘Architecture of Challenges –  Materials for the Future’ was held with the participation of Polish and international experts. The event was organised by the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology, the Royal Łazienki Museum, the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning.

‘Why Have There Been No Great Women Museologists?’ The Herstory of Museology in Poland - academic conference

The herstory of museology in Poland is the topic of an interdisciplinary academic conference that will take place on 8-9 October 2024 at the Royal Łazienki Museum. We invite representatives of various scientific disciplines to participate in a discussion about the role of women in the development of museums. The event is being held under the patronage of ICOM Polska.

What prohibitions are in place at the Łazienki Gardens. Why do they apply?

The weather is favourable for outdoor activities. We take this opportunity to explain why bicycles, scooters or roller skates are not allowed in the Royal Łazienki. Animals which you take for a walk with you are not allowed here either.

65th season of Chopin Concerts in the Royal Łazienki

Feel invited to the 65th season of Chopin Concerts in the Royal Łazienki, which will start on 19 May 2024. Recitals at the foot of the Monument to Chopin will be held every Sunday at 12.00 and 16.00. Hear pianists of worldwide renown, including outstanding musicians of the younger generation.

“Symbol of Warsaw”. The Royal Łazienki in the eyes of the visitors

The Royal Łazienki Museum is a symbol of Warsaw which most strongly anchored in the consciousness of Varsovians and residents of surrounding areas, according to a survey by Difference firm, carried out as part of the “2023 Development of Creative Sectors” programme.

‘Emotions of the Royal Łazienki Gardens’. Scientific conference

The historic residential gardens of the Royal Łazienki are one of the most visited sites in Warsaw. What emotions do they evoke and how are they perceived? Their perception from many perspectives is the topic of an interdisciplinary scientific conference that will take place on 12-13 September 2024 at the Palace on the Isle. We invite representatives of various scientific disciplines to participate. The discussion panel has been expanded to include new issues.

Project ‘I inspire!’. Cooperation of Łazienki Królewskie and La Venaria Reale

Promotion of Polish culture in Italy, exchange of experiences and joint educational activities are the main assumptions of the ‘I inspire’ project, under which the Royal Łazienki Museum has been cooperating with La Venaria Reale in Turin in 2023-2024.

Exhibition: Arnaldo Pomodoro ‘Sfera con sfera’

 ‘Sfera con sfera’ – the monumental sculpture of the fiberglass by Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of the most important contemporary artists, is on display at the Royal Łazienki Museum. It can be seen in the Modernist Garden at the New Orangery.

‘Mission Nuthatch’. The filed game for children

Attention! Attention! Nuthatch Mission to complete! One of the Łazienki’s birds will lead you to places where ecology meets history and art. Riddles, rebuses and puzzles, thanks to which you will learn many ecological facts and curiosities, are here for you.

Exhibition: Discovered Images. Photo Aesthetics of Count Benedykt Henryk Tyszkiewicz (1852–1935)

Nearly 200 original prints, extremely interesting for their photographic qualities, are displayed at the exhibition of the oeuvre of Benedict Henryk Tyszkiewicz, a Polish-Lithuanian aristocrat and photographer. The 19th-century works, which for years were considered lost, come from Lithuanian collections. The exhibition can be visited from 8 December 2023 to 10 March 2024 in the Kubicki Stables.

Exhibition: Mattia Preti. Discovering the Baroque Secrets of Malta

The work of Mattia Preti, an eminent Italian painter and frescoist of the Baroque period, continuator of Caravaggio style, will be presented from 20 October 2023 to 3 March 2024 at a temporary exhibition in the Officer Cadets School. The exhibition was organised jointly with the Embassy of Malta and the Maltese National Heritage Institute – Heritage Malta.

Christmas illumination in the Chinese Alley

The Royal Łazienki Museum lit up with Christmas and New Year sparkle. The Chinese Alley is decorated with stylish light illumination from the gate on Agrykola Street to the gate on Gagarina Street.

New paintings in the collections of the Royal Łazienki

‘Italian Cuisine’ and ‘Peasant’s Home Among the Ruins’ – two 19th-century works by painter Amelia Lepige have been added to the collections of the Royal Łazienki Museum. These are further valuable paintings which contribute to the restoration of the collection of Stanisław August, partly sold by his heirs or lost in the turmoil of war.

A royal portrait in the museum’s collection

The portrait of Stanisław August in his coronation coat and armour, a unique representation of the monarch, has enriched the collection of the Royal Łazienki Museum. The purchase of the painting was made possible thanks to the funds from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

Exhibition: The Promise of Happiness. Maria Papa Rostkowska

‘I create happy art’, said Maria Papa Rostkowska, one of the most interesting sculptors of the 20th century, whose marble sculptures will be presented at a temporary exhibition at the Old Orangery from 9 September to 3 December 2023.

Join us to take part in the "Free November" campaign, during which you can freely explore the Royal Łazienki Museum. Multiple attractions await our visitors, including the ‘Virtuti Militari’ exhibition, workshops for children and adults, performative readings by the actors of the National Theatre in Warsaw, and museum lessons. Admission to all events is free.

Opening of the exhibition ‘Mattia Preti. Discovering the Baroque Secrets of Malta’

On 19 October 2023, in the presence of numerous guests, the Royal Łazienki Museum hosted the official opening of an exhibition of works by the eminent painter Mattia Preti. – We reveal the mysteries of the Baroque to you and invite you to a multi-sensory museum feast, as befits 17th century art, said Director Marianna Otmianowska during the event.

The Royal Łazienki with a prestigious distinction

The Royal Łazienki Museum was awarded the certificate of 2023 Best Tourist Product of the Mazovian Voivodeship. The competition is coordinated by the Mazovian Regional Tourist Organisation.

Exhibition: ‘Caryatide Carrying Her Stone’ by Auguste Rodin

Sculpture "Caryatide Carrying Her Stone" made by Auguste Rodin, an eminent French artist and forerunner of modern sculpture, will be presented on the escarpment by the Water Tower from 17 June to 19 November 2023.

Exhibition: Colour of Life. Frida Kahlo

The work of Frida Kahlo, one of the most eminent and interesting artists of the 20th century, will be at display during an exhibition at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 7 July to 3 September 2023. We can discover the unique world of the Mexican painter through colours, paintings and photographs, as well as an outdoor installation referring to the famous La Casa Azul.

#Palace Day 2023 at the Royal Łazienki

Free tours, educational guided tours, observations of the Sun through telescope and art workshops are the highlights of this year’s #PalaceDay at the Royal Łazienki. All visitors are welcome: children, youth and adults.

"Echoes of Antiquity". Academic conference

The 2nd edition of the international interdisciplinary academic conference "Echoes of Antiquity" will take place in June. Professionals and young researchers from various fields are invited to attend the event.

A unique photograph of Karol Beyer in museum collections

The first known photograph of the Royal Łazienki, one of the two preserved 19th-century stereo photographs by Karol Beyer, outstanding Polish photographer, was added to the museum collections.

"Painting" - family painting area in the Old Guardhouse

We would like to welcome children and their caretakers to the family painting area in the Old Guardhouse. The place has been created for common experience of art – learning, stimulation of imagination, sensory perception of the painterly nature of the world, and simply for having fun.

Exhibition: Polonia Restituta. The symbol of rebirth

The history of the Order of Polonia Restituta, one of the most prestigious decorations, both in the inter-war period and today, is presented to the public at a temporary exhibition in the Myślewicki Palace. The exhibition can be visited until 31 May 2023.

"Track the Tree!". Second edition of the family field game

Did you know that there are more than 9.500 trees in the Royal Gardens? We chose eleven original trees for you to track. Follow the ribbons.

Exhibition: Turning towards the light. Max Liebermann at the Royal Łazienki Museum

The works of Max Liebermann, one of the most influential artists of German Impressionism, are on display at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 15 December 2022 to 2 April 2023. The exhibition consists of two paintings created in the final phase of the artist’s activity – "Park Landscape" and "Self-Portrait".

Exhibition: From Tournament to Carousel. Knights’ Games in Modern Europe

Masterpieces of European armour smithing, taking you into the world of honourable knightly skirmishes, are on display from 15 November 2022 to 2 April 2023 at an exhibition in the Royal Łazienki Museum. The valuable items come, among others, from the State Art Collections in Dresden, which has one of the finest collections of tournament and ceremonial weaponry.

A painting from the royal collection returned to Łazienki

After 203 years, the portrait of Andrzej Poniatowski, brother of King Stanisław August, painted in 1778 by Marcello Bacciarelli, returned to the Palace on the Isle. The purchase of the painting was funded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

Zbigniew Wawer, Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum, passed away

On 12 December 2022, after a long and severe illness, Professor [Prof. nadzw. dr hab.] Zbigniew Wawer, Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum, passed away. "I can’t find the words that could express the immensity of the loss. A loss for culture, for all of us. An outstanding museologist and a wonderful, warm person. I express my condolences to the family and loved ones. Goodbye, Zbyszek!" – these are the words with which the Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Piotr Gliński, bid the Director farewell.

Exhibition: Masterpieces for the king? Rubens, van Dyck, Teniers the Younger from the collection of Dulwich Picture Gallery

Outstanding works by Flemish, Dutch and Italian painters from the collection of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London may be viewed at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 9 September to 1 December 2022. The paintings will be presented in Poland for the first time.

Exhibition: The Essence of Impressionism. Rodin’s sculptures at the Royal Łazienki Museum

Sculptures made by Auguste Rodin, an eminent French artist and forerunner of modern sculpture, will be presented at the Palace on the Isle from 15 July to 15 November 2022. The works come from the Dresden State Art Collections (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden).

Exhibition: I didn’t carry arms. I had a backpack and an easel

Paintings by eminent Bulgarian painters, who depicted the atmosphere in the Balkans during the war at the beginning of 20th century, are on display at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 23 September to 7 November 2022.

Exhibition: The King’s Rembrandt. The Polish Rider from The Frick Collection in New York

One of Rembrandt’s most recognizable works and only one of two known equestrian portraits by the Dutch master. ‘The Polish Rider’, once in the collection of King Stanisław August and now in The Frick Collection in New York, will be on display in the Picture Gallery in the Palace on the Isle from 6 May to 7 August 2022.

The first known photograph of the Royal Łazienki, one of the two preserved 19th-century stereo photographs by Karol Beyer, outstanding Polish photographer, was added to the museum collections.

Exhibition: Hungarian Narratives in Győző Somogyi’s Painting

You are invited to the exhibition of the works by Győző Somogyi, a contemporary Hungarian painter. Nearly 50 works from the oeuvre of the artist are presented, featuring historical and sacred themes. The exhibition will be on view from 1 April to 30 June 2022 in the Cantonists’ Barracks in the Royal Łazienki Museum.

"Track the Colour!". Fourth edition of the family field game

Take part in a fourth edition of the family field game on the occasion of the Children’s Day and Track the Colour in the Łazienki gardens. Use a game card together with the map and puzzles.

New splendour of the Kubicki Stables

The Kubicki Stables, dating back to the 19th century, have regained their place on the cultural map of Warsaw. A project co-financed by EU funds allowed to create a unique educational and exhibition space with a rich programme offer for visitors in the building referred to as the Horseshoe. Visitors are invited to the newly renovated building from 30 July 2021.

Exhibition: "Splendour of Power. The House of Wettin on the Throne of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth"

Precious works collected by Augustus II and Augustus III formed one of the most important and magnificent art collections in 18th-century Europe. Several hundred of them will be on display from 5 November 2021 to 27 February 2022 at the exhibition "Splendour of Power. The House of Wettin on the Throne of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth" in the Royal Łazienki.

Exhibition: "Chocim 1621"

The Battle of Chocim was one of the greatest military successes of Poland of the times of szlachta, which saved the state from the Ottoman aggression. The exhibition, which is dedicated to the battles taking place 400 years ago, presents historic arms illustrating the original Polish-Lithuanian and Turkish military. The exhibition can be visited from 9 October 2021 to 20 February 2022 in the Kubicki Stables.

Exhibition: "Landscape Paintings of Switzerland. Tadeusz Wojnarski 1922–1999"

You are invited to an exhibition presenting the emigration work of Tadeusz Wojnarski, soldier and painter. The exhibition includes 50 nature-themed paintings divided into categories such as: forest, water, mountains and human impact on nature.

Exhibition: "Ursula von Rydingsvard. Nothing but Art"

Sculptures by Ursula von Rydingsvard, one of American most recognisable artists, are on display at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 5 October 2021 to 13 February 2022. These are two works that are representative of her oeuvre – the polyurethane resin Elegantka II and For Natasha, a work made of cedar wood.

Exhibition of the painting "Vytautas's Oath" by Jan Styka

The monumental work "Vytautas vows revenge against the Teutonic Knights against the backdrop of a burning Kaunas" by Jan Styka, one of the most famous Polish battle painters, will be on display from 9 September to 14 November 2021 at the Royal Łazienki Museum. The exhibition was organised to mark the 30th anniversary of resumption of diplomatic relations between Poland and Lithuania.

"Vytautas's Oath" - who is who in the painting by Jan Styka?

Find out what important historical figures were immortalized by Jan Styka in the painting "Vytautas vows revenge against the Teutonic Knights against the backdrop of a burning Kaunas". In a symbolic way, the artist referred to the heroic history of Lithuania, a country with a centuries-old tradition, of which the achievements of Vytautas, Grand Duke, are an important part.

The buildings of Royal Łazienki open again. Visit safely

The buildings of the Royal Łazienki Museum are accessible to our visitors. You are requested to follow the safety rules during your visit.

The exhibition "Beautiful objects. 2020 acquisitions"

Precious miniatures from the collections of King Stanisław August, a graphic portrait of the monarch and objects of 18th-century decorative art will be shown from 4 May to 30 September 2021 at a temporary exhibition in the White Pavilion. These are the works which were brought to the Royal Łazienki as acquisitions at Polish and foreign auctions.

62nd season of Chopin Concerts. Online recitals

You are invited to attend this year’s 62nd season of Chopin Concerts, which will start on 16 May 2021. The recitals of the most outstanding Polish and foreign pianists will be presented online. Kevin Kenner, who is considered as one of the most outstanding performers of the works of Fryderyk Chopin, will perform as first.

Suitcases plenty of books. Picnic for families

Behind the columns of the Old Guardhouse look for suitcase with interesting books for children. Choose one and start your journey to the world of books.

The exhibition "Symbols of the Baltic Freedom"

The orders of the Baltic states from the inter-war period, originating from the collections of an eminent Lithuanian collector Vilius Kavaliauskas, will be presented at an exhibition in the Officer Cadets School from 2 February to 15 August 2021.

The throne of the kings of Poland in the Palace on the Isle

Richly adorned, gold-plated audience throne from the 1st half of the 18th c., which had been used by August II and August III, will be at display in the Palace on the Isle from 2 February to 15 August 2021. The Baroque piece of furniture, adorned with coats of arms of Poland and Saxony, is one of the few preserved throne armchairs from the era of the Polish-Saxon union.

Exhibition: Firearms

Old firearms, including hunting and sporting exhibits, designed for target shooting are on display at a temporary exhibition in the Museum of Hunting and Horsemanship. All the exhibits were acquired thanks to a subsidy from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

Opening of the exhibition "Polish-Estonian relations in 1918–1939"

On 5 May 2021, at the Open-Air Gallery at Al. Ujazdowskie, the exhibition under the title "Polish-Estonian relations in 1918–1939 in the light of Estonian archival material" was officially opened with the participation of the president of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid, while on an official visit to Poland; the exhibition reminded the common inter-war history of both states.

Recovered Heritage. On the 100th Anniversary of the Peace of Riga

A hundred years ago, the operation of restitution to Poland of many priceless works of art and national mementoes looted by Russia during the partitions began. Among them were also items from the collections of king Stanisław August, which formed part of the furnishings of the Royal Łazienki. Polish cultural property was returned as a result of the Peace of Riga.

Łazienki gardens open again. New guidelines apply

The gardens of the Royal Łazienki Museum are open to visitors again. For your own safety, please follow the applicable guidelines during your visit.

See what Stanisław August would eat. Recipes of the Royal cook

Dishes served on the table of King Stanisław August were exquisite and diverse. The specialities included such ingredients as fish, meat, vegetables, and the special meal prepared for Christmas Eve was almond soup. Discover the recipes of the Royal Cook – Paweł Tremo.

The oldest trees of the Royal Łazienki

European ash, which grows in the Romantic Garden near the Belvedere Pond, is likely the oldest tree in the Royal Łazienki. Its age is estimated at 200 years. The European larch and pedunculate oak trees are equally ancient.

Exhibition: At source. Inspirations of the Korean Tradition and Culture

The works drawing on the aesthetics of Korean traditional art, created by contemporary artists working in Korea and abroad, can be viewed at the exhibition held in the Officer Cadets School. The exhibition is displayed as part of the Month of Korean Culture organized by the Centre of Korean Culture in Warsaw.

#Victory1920. Exhibition: "The Battle of Warsaw as a Guarantor of Peace in Europe"

In commemoration of the centennial of the battle of Warsaw, the Royal Łazienki Museum and the Head Office of State Archives have created a joint exhibition entitled "The Battle of Warsaw as a Guarantor of Peace in Europe". The project is dedicated to one of the most crucial battles in world history, which proved instrumental in the shaping of the political map of Europe at the time.

The collections of the Museum have gained firearms from the 18th and 19th century

40 pieces of old firearms were added to the collections of the Museum of Hunting and Horsemanship – Branch of the Royal Łazienki Museum. Most of them are hunting antiques, and several of them are sports firearms designed for a shooting target. 

New brilliance of the Royal Łazienki. The project "Sources of Transformations" has been completed

The White Pavilion and the Water Tower have been restored to their former splendour. Featuring new displays and an educational and cultural programme, they will open to visitors in spring. The historic garden surrounding both monuments and the relics of the Neogothic Orangery have also been renovated. The project which enabled to carry out conservation and renovation works was summarized at a conference in the Old Orangery held on 10 December 2019.

New garden lamps will lighten up the Łazienki

The Chinese Avenue and the Belvedere Route at the Royal Łazienki will be lit with new period garden lamps. They will facilitate access to the buildings of the Museum after dark.

Director of the Royal Łazienki decorated by the president of Hungary

The Knight’s Cross of the Hungarian Order was awarded by the President of the Hungarian Republic, János Áder, to Professor Zbigniew Wawer, Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum

Unveiling of the statue of Wieniawa-Długoszowski

During the regiment celebrations of the 1st Light Horse Józef Piłsudski’s Regiment on 8 December 2019, the statue of Bolesław Wieniawa-Długoszowski was officially unveiled.

"Virtuti Militari" Exhibition

Devoted to the highest and earliest Polish military decoration, the "Virtuti Militari" exhibition will be held in the Royal Łazienki Museum from 17 September until 11 December 2019. The history of the order founded by King Stanisław August is closely connected with the dramatic history of Poland.

Unique star of a Napoleonic Marshal. On display for the first time

A 19th-century Star of the Virtuti Militari Grand Cross, one of the two of this kind in the world and never shown in Poland before, can now be admired in the Royal Łazienki Museum.

"Centenary of Relations Between Poland and Latvia". Exhibition preview

On 29 November 2019, at the Royal Łazienki, a preview of the exhibition presenting the history of relations between Poland and Latvia was held with the participation of invited guests.

Foxes in the Royal Łazienki. See what you need to know

Foxes – the ubiquitous predators – are regular visitors to the Łazienki Gardens and can often be encountered during strolls. During such encounters, one should take appropriate safety precautions, just like when meeting other wild animals.

The Royal Łazienki on exhibition at Venaria Reale

European royal residences, and among them the Royal Łazienki, are presented on the exhibition in the palace gardens of Reale Venaria in Italy.

2019 Chopin Concerts. Recitals every Sunday

Feel invited to the 60th Season of Chopin Concerts in the Royal Łazienki. Recitals at the foot of the Monument to Chopin will be held every Sunday at 12.00 and 16.00. Hear pianists of worldwide renown, including outstanding musicians of the younger generation.

Exhibition: History shared by the brothers. Unique pieces from the Budapest collections

Priceless exhibits from Hungarian national collections – testimony to the long-standing relations between Poland and Hungary – will be on display at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 7 May to 6 August 2019.

Japanese royal couple in the Royal Łazienki

During their state visit in Poland, His Imperial Majesty Prince Akishino and Her Imperial Majesty Princess Akishino visited the Royal Łazienki Museum on 30 June 2019.

Classes for schools in the Education Zone. Students like royal artists

Students of primary schools, high schools and secondary schools are invited to classes in the Moulding Shop situated in the Education Zone in the Old Orangery. Everyone will have a chance to feel like a royal artist and make a plaster cast.

Monte Cassino. On the 75th Anniversary of the Battle

You are invited to see the exhibition commemorating the Battle of Monte Cassino, one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II, in which almost all Allied powers bound together to confront the Nazis. The exhibition will be held in the Open-Air Gallery at Aleje Ujazdowskie in Warsaw from 1 April to 31 May 2019.

Rembrandt in the Royal Łazienki. "Landscape with the Good Samaritan"

Masterpiece of landscape art by Rembrandt and one of only three confirmed works by the master in Polish collections. The "Landscape with the Good Samaritan" from the Czartoryski Princes’ collections will be put on display in the Royal Łazienki from 3 April to 5 May 2019.

Exhibition: "Tōhoku. Japanese Artistic Craft"

Masterpieces of Japanese artistic craft from Tōhoku will be on display in the Royal Łazienki Museum from 2 to 24 March 2019. Visitors will have a chance to see ceramics, textiles, lacquerware as well as objects made of metal, wood and bamboo – their diversity illustrates the unique culture of the region that was destroyed by the great earthquake and tsunami eight years ago.

Exhibition: "The Splendour of Orders on the 100th Anniversary of Regaining Independence"

Polish orders and distinctions, including the diamond and ruby uniform of the Order of the White Eagle, will be displayed starting from 9 November 2018 at the Royal Łazienki Museum. The exhibition, which features almost a thousand exhibits, including uniforms and documents, has been organized on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the restitution of Poland’s independence.

Roses for the 100th anniversary of Polish independence

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Polish independence, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria gifted one hundred Damask roses to the Royal Łazienki. The flowers adorn the Modernist Garden, where – on 18 July 2018 – a board commemorating the gift from the Bulgarians was unveiled.

Director of the Royal Łazienki decorated by the Republic of Finland

Professor Zbigniew Wawer, Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum, was awarded with the First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (fin. Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun Ritarikunnan I loukan ritamerkit) by the President of the Republic of Finland.

2018 Chopin Concerts. Recitals every Sunday

Feel invited to the 59th Season of Chopin Concerts in the Royal Łazienki. Recitals at the foot of the Monument to Chopin will be held every Sunday at 12.00 and 16.00. Hear pianists of worldwide renown, including outstanding musicians of the younger generation.

Exhibition: "ONNA. Beauty, Strength, Ecstasy"

Depictions of Japanese women carved on Edo-period wood engravings made by the greatest Japanese masters will be displayed from 16 May until 15 August 2018 at an exhibition in the Royal Łazienki. The works come from the National Museum in Kraków and are one of the most precious Japanese engravings from across all Polish collections.

Concert by Piotr Orzechowski ‘Pianohooligan', one of the most awarded jazz musicians of the young generation, and a premiere screening of the film from the 9th edition of Muzeum Utracone (Museum of Lost Art) with live music are the main attractions of this year’s Night of Museums in the Royal Łazienki, which will take place on 19 May 2018.

Exhibition of Thracian gold from the collections of the National History Museum in Sofia

Insignia from mid-4th century B.C. belonging to the ruler of one of the Thracian tribes – a wonderful golden wreath, golden rosettes and a golden ring with a stamp – will be displayed in the Palace on the Isle from 1 to 31 May 2018. They are part of the Thracian golden treasure set unearthed during the survey of an ancient burial mound in northern Bulgaria.

Eco-friendly bird houses for the gardens’ residents

A dozen nest boxes for birds have been placed in the Royal Łazienki gardens. Soon, insect hotels will also be installed. The miniature wooden houses complement natural hollows and they are part of the Museum’s environment protection programme aimed at preserving biodiversity.

Cleaner Łazienki Ponds following rehabilitation

Higher water levels, improvement of living conditions of plants and animals, increase of the population of fish – these are the effects of the rehabilitation conducted in the Łazienki ponds and channels using the Bio-Gen technology.

Paintings from the collections of the Kościuszko Foundation in New York

Three outstanding paintings from the collections of the Kościuszko Foundation in New York – "Kościuszko in West Point" by Bolesław Jan Czedekowski, "Light Cavalry Lisowczycy" by Józef Brandt as well as "Gamrat and Stańczyk" by Jan Matejko – will be presented at the Royal Łazienki.

New agreements on Norway Grants for Poland signed

On 20 December 2017, international agreements were signed during a ceremony held in the Palace on the Isle at the Royal Łazienki, granting Poland nearly €810 million from the EEA and Norway Grants. The funds will be used for projects involving environmental protection and development of the civil society.

"I – That is Who? The Poet and His Poem". New literary series

During monthly meetings, visitors will have a chance to listen to remarkable poetry and discuss poems with their authors, literature experts, actors and poetry enthusiasts.

New trees in the Royal Gardens

Almost 40 trees will be planted in the Royal Łazienki Gardens. They will consist of horse chestnuts, maples, oaks and ashes. The trees will replace 15 snags, removed following the decision of the Warsaw’s Conservator of Monuments.

Jan Bogumił Plersch. Works by the royal painter on exhibition in the Royal Łazienki

We invite visitors to see an exhibition devoted to Jan Bogumił Plersch. Works by the royal artist – filled with finesse, grace and fantasy – adorn the most important buildings of the Royal Łazienki. Their history will be presented at an exhibition held from 4 July to 3 December, organised on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the painter’s death.

"Admission Free November" at the Royal Łazienki. Where the History Happens...

Come and enjoy the "Admission Free November" event, during which you will have the opportunity to take tours of the Royal Łazienki without paying entry fees. Numerous attractions under the slogan "Where the History Happens" are proposed to visitors – including family workshops, classes in the moulding shop, displays of historical costumes, group singing, as well as museum lessons.

"Admission Free November" 2017 in Royal Residences

This will be the sixth time that Royal Residences, i.e. The Wawel Royal Castle, the Royal Castle in Warsaw, the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów, and the Royal Łazienki Museum, invite visitors to the "Admission Free November".

Exhibition of One Painting. "Portrait of a Patrician Family"

From 4 August to 30 November 2017, the Exhibition of One Painting will feature a masterpiece, "Portrait of a Patrician Family" by Abraham van den Tempel. The painting comes from the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle, one of the largest public art museums in Germany.

First artistic season of the Polish Royal Opera

Requiem in D minor by W. A. Mozart, performed in the Archcathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, will inaugurate the artistic season of the Polish Chamber Opera on 2 November 2017 r. A day later, the first stage premiere of "Dziady – Widma" (Forefathers’ Eve – Phantoms) will be performed in the Royal Theatre of the Royal Łazienki.

Exhibition of paintings from the Kościuszko Foundation

On 19 October 2017, at the Palace on the Isle – with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture, Piotr Gliński – the exhibition of one painting was opened, featuring works from the Kościuszko Foundation in New York.

The exhibition of the "Portrait of Margherita Gonzaga". See the famous work of art credited to Rubens

Dated to early 17th century, and only once shown publicly, the "Portrait of Margherita Gonzaga" will be on display at the Royal Łazienki. The work is credited to Peter Paul Rubens, one of the greatest artists of the Baroque era. There is a legend associated with the painting, which has been passed orally on to its successive owners.

General Mannerheim and Polish-Finnish Relations. A research conference

Polish and Finnish path to freedom, threats from the Bolshevik Russia and Nazi Gernamny, and the fate of Marshal Gustaf Mannerheim – these will be the main topics of the research conference to be attended by outstanding historians and international experts. We invite you to the Palace on the Isle on 16 October 2017. Entry is free.

ARRE conference at the Royal Łazienki

Several dozen experts from Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden, Russia, Hungary, Italy, China and Poland took part in a meeting of the Association of European Royal Residences ARRE, which was held at the Royal Łazienki Museum from 21 to 22 September 2017.

Romantic Łazienki

If you would like to share your memories from the Royal Łazienki and show to others romantic moments you spent here, consider taking part in our photography contest. We welcome submissions of new pictures as well as of images already existing in your photo albums – pictures which emanate ambience and warmth.

Prince William and Duchess Kate on reception in Royal Łazienki

During their first official visit to Poland, the Prince and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Royal Łazienki. On 17 July 2017, a reception was held at the Old Orangery to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

Art pieces from Royal Łazienki on exhibition in Vienna

Exhibits from four Polish museums, including the Royal Łazienki, are displayed in the Austrian Belvedere Museum in Vienna, at an exhibition devoted to King John III Sobieski. The exhibition is a tribute to the Polish ruler, who left a profound mark on the history of Vienna.

2017 Chopin Concerts. Recitals every Sunday

Feel invited to the 58th Season of Chopin Concerts in the Royal Łazienki. Recitals at the foot of the Monument to Chopin will be held every Sunday at 12.00 and 16.00. Hear pianists of worldwide renown, including outstanding musicians of the younger generation.

Cinema in the Royal Łazienki. My Nikifor, Goya's Ghosts, Great Expectations

We invite visitors to free admission film screenings, which will take place in the Amphitheatre in July, August and September. Eight popular films from European and American cinematography will be featured.

3rd Festival of Baroque Operas. Shows and concerts

Polish premiere of Antonio Vivaldi’s opera "Farnace", a staging of the "Semiramide riconosciuta" opera by Neapolitan composer Leonardo Vinci and concerts featuring music of the most outstanding masters of the European Baroque will be the main attractions of the 3rd Dramma per Musica Festival of Baroque Operas held at the Royal Łazienki between 2 and 17 September 2017. 

Admission free presentations in the Moulding Shop. Feel like a court artist

During the holidays, you may enjoy presentations on how plaster casts are made in the Royal Moulding Shop. Our educators will reveal to the participants the secrets of the craft of an 18th century artist and explain why plaster casts were as popular as they were in the collection of Stanisław August.

Exhibition of one painting. See the masterpiece ‘Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus’

From 1 May to 30 July 2017, in the Palace on the Isle, visitors are invited to contemplate ‘Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus’, a masterpiece by Angelica Kauffmann, one of the most prominent painters of the 18th century. The painting comes from the Old Masters Picture Gallery in Dresden, home to one of the largest collections of European painting art in the world.

#PalaceDay. Free visits to the Royal Łazienki

Take the opportunity to visit the Royal Łazienki for free on 19 July. The event is organised on the occasion of the #PalaceDay, celebrated in Europe on that day. It is a social media campaign promoted by the Association of European Royal Residences (ARRE), during which visitors are encouraged to share on the Internet their memories from visits to European museums.

Sphere of Silence Festival

We invite visitors to the international Sphere of Silence Festival. On Saturdays in July, more than 100 concerts will take place on the open-air garden stages in the Royal Łazienki. The featured bands will include Caravana Banda, Tęgie Chłopy, Duan i Treblers and TangoPuro. Admission to all events is free.

UNESCO Young Professionals Forum in the Royal Łazienki

Tens of experts on heritage protection participated in workshops which took place on 28 June 2017 in the Royal Łazienki. The Youth Forum discussed how historical gardens are maintained, and talked about the conservation of exhibits from the Royal Sculpture Gallery in the Old Orangery. To commemorate the event, an oak was planted in the Romantic Garden.

Angelica Kauffmann in Stanisław August’s Gallery

One of the most outstanding painters of the 18th century, admired in European capitals, has earned the name of the "Female Raphael of Art". Emperors and kings, including Stanisław August, were among her clients. Two paintings by the famous Swiss artist were part of his collection.

The wife of the President of Singapore in the Royal Łazienki Museum

Mary Chee Bee Kiang, who accompanied the President of Singapore during his official visit to Poland, visited the Royal Łazienki on 23 May 2017.

#Klasa rysunkowa drawing class. Art workshops for youth aged 10-15

Are your notebooks filled with lines, zigzags and patterns? Do you find it impossible to fall asleep until you draw something? If your answer to the above questions is "yes", attending our drawing course will be a great opportunity for you to develop art skills.

The Night of Museums in the Royal Łazienki

Visitors are invited to the Royal Łazienki for the Night of Museums on 20 May 2017. During several evening hours, it will be possible to see the Royal Łazienki in an interesting, nocturnal perspective. Numerous attractions await visitors, including a concert by the Motion Trio band.

Baptism of the Royal tulip

"Royal Łazienki" – it is the name of the new tulip cultivated in the Netherlands for the Royal Łazienki, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The official baptism took place on 12 May 2017 in the Palace on the Isle.

Emir of Qatar and President of the Republic of Poland in the Royal Łazienki

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who paid an official visit to Poland, visited the Royal Łazienki together with President Andrzej Duda. An official breakfast was held in the Old Orangery on 5 May 2017.

Preview of the exhibition of a masterpiece from Dresden

The display of the painting "Ariadne Abandoned by Theseus", by Angelica Kauffmann, initiated the German Season in the Royal Łazienki. A preview of the Exhibition of One Painting took place on 1 May 2017 in the Palace on the Isle.

Royal Łazienki awarded with "Accessibility Leader" prize

The Royal Łazienki has received a prize in the "Accessibility Leader" contest for the adaptation of the Old Orangery to the needs of people with disabilities. The official awarding ceremony took place on 27 April 2017 in the Presidential Palace.

The Royal Łazienki - a haven of fresh air in Warsaw

The air in the Royal Łazienki is considerably cleaner than in other parts of the capital, according to a research conducted by the team of Professor Stanisław Gawroński - a phytotechnologist from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. The numerous trees form a barrier against pollution.

Tawny owls hatch in the Royal Łazienki

This year, in the Royal gardens, two tawny owls hatched inside a hollow in an old alder tree. This bird species is under strict protection.

Great drawing in the Old Orangery. Join us for workshops

If you would like to practise drawing in an unforgettable space of the Royal Sculpture Gallery in the Old Orangery, visit the Royal Łazienki to take part in the ‘Drawing class’ workshops. You will have an opportunity to represent copies of the most famous statues of the Ancient World in your own works.

May Day in the Royal Łazienki. Picnic, exhibitions, free tours

Come to the Royal Łazienki and enjoy your time during the upcoming May Day holiday. You may participate in the European Picnic, which will be full of attractions, see a masterpiece from Dresden art collections, visit the Museum buildings free of charge and get a taste of 18th century life during shows of games, pastimes, attire and hairstyles from over 200 years ago.

Poems in the City. Exhibition in the Open-Air Gallery

From 1 April to 28 April 2017, the Open-Air Gallery in the Royal Łazienki at Al. Ujazdowskie in Warsaw will house poetry. Works by several European poets will be displayed on exhibit panels as a part of "Poems in the City" project.

The White Pavilion and the Water Tower will regain their past splendour. The project has received funding

The Royal Łazienki Museum has succeeded in obtaining funding for conservation and renovation works to be carried out in the White Pavilion and the Water Tower. The official signing of the agreement took place in the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage on 6 March 2017.

Another revitalisation project at the Łazienki

The former Inn at the Royal Łazienki will become more environmentally friendly. A project of thermal improvement will start this year owing to funding from the European Funds granted to the Museum by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management.

‘Poland – Visit More – Weekend at Half Price’. Visit the Royal Łazienki cheaper

From 31 March to 2 April 2017, admission tickets to the buildings of the Royal Łazienki will be available at a 50% discount. The Museum has joined the ‘Poland – Visit More – Weekend at Half Price’ campaign launched by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism.

"Among Muses". Theatre workshops for children

If you want to discover the magic of theatre with your child, join the new family workshops in the Old Orangery. Workshop participants will acquire acting skills while having fun in the process. The first meeting will take place on 5 March.

Professor Zbigniew Wawer appointed as new Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum

The Minister of Culture and National Heritage entrusted the duties of Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum to Professor Zbigniew Wawer as of 1 March 2017.

Secrets of Łazienki Gardens. Guided walking tours

All those who would like to experience something exciting during March weekends are invited to walking tours around the royal gardens. The Łazienki staff will show you less known corners of the gardens and tell about their extraordinary history.

‘Reading time in English.’ Workshops for children aged 1-3

The youngest ones and their carers are invited to workshops where children will discover the English language in a light-spirited, fun atmosphere. The first meeting will be held on 21 January.

2017 Winter Evening of Light. Thousands of visitors on a walk with lanterns

The magically illuminated gardens, strollers with colourful lanterns and climatic music – on 18th February, the Winter Evening of Light was held in the Royal Łazienki for the fifth time already. We wish to thank all the visitors who took part in this remarkable event.

Japanese music and martial arts in the Royal Theatre

The ‘Gagaku and Budo’ show of Japanese court music and martial arts was held on 7 February 2017 in the Royal Theatre. The event was organised by the Meiji Jingu shrine from Tokyo. Watch the photo coverage.

Chancellor Merkel in the Royal Łazienki

On 7 February 2017, Prime Minister Beata Szydło hosted a dinner in the Palace on the Isle on the occasion of the German Chancellor’s visit to Warsaw.

New exhibits added to the Golden Collection of Coins in the Royal Łazienki Museum

The Golden Collection of Coins in the Royal Łazienki has been enriched by new exhibits. The Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland deposited three coins with images of Polish kings in the Museum.

Royal bedchamber renovated. See how Stanisław August slept

Visitors to the Palace on the Isle can now see the royal bedchamber, which as a result of revitalization resembles the one from the times of Stanisław August. Now, we can admire historical furniture that was refurbished with highest care, including the ruler’s canopy bed and richly adorned silk wall panels.

Marionette Theatre. "La serva padrona" opera

Visitors are invited to a special performance – "La serva padrona" (Servant Turned Mistress), which will be shown in the Royal Theatre as a marionette opera. Almost one metre tall marionettes will "act" – brought to life with the hands of animators and voices of outstanding soloists.

Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum with the ‘Visionaries of the 21st Century’ prize

Tadeusz Zielniewicz, Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum, was honoured with the ‘Visionaries of the 21st Century’ prize awarded by the ‘Wprost’ weekly. The prize-giving gala was held on 7 December 2016 in the Old Orangery.

December in the Museum

Concerts, including Christmas carols and pastorals, Christmas workshops for children and lectures – these are just some of the attractions offered in December in the Royal Łazienki. Visitors will also be able to walk along the Chinese Avenue ornamented with magic lights.

Flemish painting art in the Palace on the Isle. See the famous painting by Coques

From July until 4 December, the 17th century work of art showing an interior of a gallery of paintings by Gonzales Coques and unidentified Antwerp artists will be displayed in the Palace on the Isle. It is the most interesting example of a specific genre of painting art - gallery paintings.

The Royal Łazienki winning a prize in the "Warsaw without Barriers" competition

The Old Orangery adapted to the needs of people with disabilities - is a project for which the Royal Łazienki received a prize in the "Warsaw without Barriers" competition organised by the Friends of Integration Association. The distinction was awarded during the Great Gala of Integration, which was held on 19 November 2016 in the Ursynów Arena.  

Admission Free November in the Royal Łazienki. Free visits throughout the month

From 2 to 30 November 2016, visitors to the Royal Łazienki will be able to explore free of charge precious monuments and beautiful art collections from the times of the last King of Poland – Stanisław August. As part of the Admission Free November campaign, visitors are also invited to the Long Night of the Palace on the Isle and the Old Orangery, and to attend museum lessons.

Anna Frajlich in the Royal Łazienki. Meet an outstanding poet

Come to the Palace on the Isle on 13 November 2016 for a meeting with Anna Frajlich, a remarkable Polish poet and journalist, living permanently in the United States, who will tell the audience about her work.

Discover the Royal Łazienki with children. Free guided tours for families

Children and their carers are invited on Sunday to enjoy a wealth of attractions during a tour of the Palace on the Isle and the Old Orangery. Come and see how king Stanisław August lived; our museum educators will tell you about the works of art collected by the ruler in an exciting and accessible way.

Long Night of the Palace on the Isle and the Old Orangery

On each Saturday of November – from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – visitors are invited to the Long Night of the Palace on the Isle and the Old Orangery with the Royal Theatre. We recommend it to all those who would like to see beautifully illuminated interiors, and learn about the history of Stanisław August’s collections of paintings and sculptures – recounted by our educators.

3rd International Ignacy Jan Paderewski Festival

We invite visitors to the 3rd International Ignacy Jan Paderewski Festival. The programme will feature jazz concerts, piano recitals, as well as workshops and musical meetings. Other attractions will include films and talks about the work of the famous Polish pianist, composer, activist, and statesman.

Flora Danica. Exhibition of royal porcelain from Denmark

One of the most famous and exclusive royal dinner sets, Flora Danica, will be displayed in the Palace on the Isle in August. The exhibition of porcelain is a result of cooperation between the Royal Łazienki Museum and the Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød (Denmark).

4th Education Festival Exploring Denmark

Saturday with Andersen’s tales, workshops for children featuring animations and games, lectures on Danish culture, screening of "A Royal Affair", as well as free museum lessons – these will be the main attractions of the 4th Education Festival, which will be held in the Royal Łazienki until 27 October 2016.

Visit of Norwegian friends to the Royal Łazienki

The representatives of the Østfold Museum Foundation, with which the Royal Łazienki have been cooperating for several years, visited our museum. During the meeting the project of the Old Orangery conservation was summarized and plans for the future discussed.

Norway and EEA funds for culture. Conference in the Old Orangery

The Polish culture has been granted over 192 million euros from the EEA Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism. These funds have made possible the execution of numerous projects, including the reconstruction and conservation of valuable monuments. To summarise this European contribution, a conference was held on 27 September 2016 in the Royal Theatre of the Old Orangery. 

A newly hatched peacock in the Royal Łazienki. For the first time in a few years

The Royal Łazienki has had a new resident. It is a peacock which hatched from an egg in natural habitat in mid-August. The young bird is healthy and has a good appetite. It enjoys eating boiled eggs and potatoes.

Polish Sculpture Gallery. The greatest exhibition of this kind in Poland

114 works of art, including sculptures of children and women as well as busts of famous historical personalities, will be displayed in the Polish Sculpture Gallery in the Old Orangery. These are works of almost the most prominent Polish artists active from the beginning of the 19th century until the middle of the 20th century.

EMYA 2017 – Royal Łazienki nominated for the award

The Royal Łazienki are competing for the title of the best museum in Europe. The summer residence of Stanisław August has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award – EMYA 2017. This prestigious distinction has been awarded to cultural venues since 1977.

2016 Chopin Concerts in the Royal Łazienki. Recitals every Sunday

We invite visitors to the 57th season of Chopin Concerts, which will last in the Royal Łazienki until the end of September 2016. The event will feature 40 outstanding pianists including musicians from Japan, Russia and Ukraine.

"Poland – Visit more – Weekend at Half Price". The Royal Łazienki Museum has joined the campaign

From 23 to 25 September 2016, admission tickets to all the buildings in the Royal Łazienki will be available at a 50% discount. The Museum has joined the initiative "Poland – Visit More – Weekend at Half Price", launched by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism.

Chinese Lanterns Festival. Oriental concerts in the Chinese Garden

In the second part of the Chinese Lanterns Festival you are invited to the Chinese Garden for concerts of oriental music. Every Sunday until 28 August, outstanding artists will play traditional musical instruments. The Buyo Japanese dance and tales about the Far East culture are not to be missed either.

2nd Festival of Baroque Opera in the Royal Theatre

Our visitors are invited to the 2nd Festival of Baroque Operas Dramma per Musica, which will begin on 2 September in the Royal Łazienki. The programme will include operas, a vocal and dance performance as well as chamber concerts. Our guests will have a chance to see, among others, Handel’s Orlando, and the unjustly forgotten work by Leonardo Vinci – Semiramide riconosciuta.

Chengdu Days in the Royal Łazienki (video)

The tea ceremony, remarkable shows of skills by a Sichuan chef and dancers in masks was the main attractions of the Chengdu Days – an event which was held in the Łazienki Park from 22 to 24 July 2016.

Dutch Cultural Poster in the Open-Air Gallery

More than 120 posters by outstanding Dutch artists - Gielijn Escher and Lex Reitsma - will be displayed from 9 June until 9 August in the Open-Air Gallery of the Royal Łazienki by Aleje Ujazdowskie avenue.

‘Sphere of Silence’ Festival

We invite visitors to the ‘Sphere of Silence’ Festival – one of the most highly anticipated summer music events in the capital, which gathers tens of thousands of guests in the Royal Łazienki every year. Chamber concerts in picturesque nooks and corners of the gardens will take place on the weekends in July.

#PalaceDay. European day of royal palaces on Twitter

On July 19, a cultural event is happening on Twitter. #PalaceDay, initiated by the Palace of Versailles and by the members of the Association of European Royal Residences (ARRE), is open to all the royal palaces as well as to the general public.

Thousands of people contemplating the famous painting by Mignon

More than 39 thousand people have seen the excellent painting "Flowers in a Glass Vase" by Abraham Mignon, displayed in the Palace on the Isle. The work of art comes from the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, which houses one of the best collections in the world of Dutch and Flemish painting of the Golden Age.

President of China in the Palace on the Isle. Photo report

On 20 June, during his official visit to Poland, the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, held a meeting with the marshals (speakers) of the Sejm and Senate - Marek Kuchciński and Stanisław Karczewski - in the Palace on the Isle.

Feel like in the Netherlands. Visit the new garden near the Old Orangery

Tulips, narcissi, roses, hydrangeas, and perennial plants - in the coming months, hundreds of these plants will bloom in the Dutch Flower Garden near the Old Orangery. The first inflorescences, which were designed by the Dutchman Niek Roozen, will be available to admire from the end of April - since 29 April.

Treasures of the Warsaw Mint. Exhibition in the Old Orangery

Valuable objects from Polish museums: medals, seals, coins, documents and prints will be displayed from 13 May as part of the "Treasures of the Warsaw Mint 1766-1868" exhibition in the Old Orangery. Many of the displayed objects are unique items, which have not been previously made available to the public.

17 May – Norwegians celebrated in the Royal Łazienki

The Norwegian Embassy and its guests marked the Norwegian Constitution Day - the most colourful and joyful event in the country of the fjords - with a reception in the Old Orangery. On 17 May, Norway celebrates the anniversary of the adoption by the state of the constitution in 1814.

The London premiere of the catalogue of the Stanisław August collection

The album about the history of the royal collection of paintings of Stanisław August was presented at a promotional event in the United Kingdom. The publication was showcased in The London Wallace Collection which houses the collections of the Seymour-Conway family.

The Night of Museums 2016. This is how our guests enjoyed the event (video)

A jazz concert by Grzech Piotrowski, a digital projection of Jan Bogumił Plersch’s paintings, and exhibitions in the Old Orangery and the Palace on the Isle drew crowds of visitors to the Royal Łazienki on the Night of Museums. We invite you to watch a photo report of this extraordinary event.

Abraham Mignon – the story of the painter of the "Flowers in a Glass Vase"

The baroque Dutch painter, Abraham Mignon, had strong ambitions to depict various flower compositions with maximal resemblance to reality. Today, he is considered one of the most prominent still life painters in the second half of the 17th century, and his paintings are displayed in major museums in the world.

Tulipomania in the Royal Łazienki. Thousands of flowers in the gardens (video)

Thousands of tulips in colours ranging from white to near-black will appear in spring in the Gardens of the Royal Łazienki. In this way the Museum will remind its visitors of the tulipomania - the European fascination with those flowers, which originated in the Netherlands.

The 21st Century Garden. Consultations with residents and non-governmental organisations

Several dozens people participated in public consultations on the "21st Century Garden" project, which took place on 10 May in the Officer Cadets School in the Royal Łazienki. Designers and experts answered numerous questions, including those regarding the impact of the investments on the environment.

Dutch Days in the Royal Łazienki (video)

The exhibition of the famous painting "Flowers in a Glass Vase" from the Mauritshuis Museum in the Hague, the colourful Dutch Flower Garden near the Old Orangery, the European Picnic and the "Connection" exhibition in the Open-Air Gallery - all these events are part of the Dutch Days in the Royal Łazienki, which are organised with the cooperation of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Private view of an exhibition and official opening of a new garden. This is how the Dutch Days began (video)

The official opening of the Dutch Flower Garden and the private view of the exhibition of one painting - "Flowers in a Glass Vase” - inaugurated the Dutch Days in the Royal Łazienki on 28 April. Both events took place on the day when Dutch people celebrate the King’s Day.

Krall, Oszajca, Zadura. Meet outstanding writers

We invite our visitors to meetings with Polish writers - Father Wacław Oszajca, Bohdan Zadura, and Hanna Krall, as part of "The Light of Literature" series. You will be offered the possibility not only to listen to fragments of their works, but also to find out why they are not afraid to pose key questions of our times in their work.

The Old Orangery as good as new. Several-year long renovation completed

The Old Orangery has regained its former excellence. As a result of the works conducted by conservators, the building looks and functions as it used to at the time of Stanisław August. The funds for the renovation which took place between 2012 and 2016 were provided from the Norway Grants and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

"Connection" - Exhibition on Corporate Collections from the Netherlands (video)

From April 1st to May 5th, the outdoor gallery of the Łazienki Królewski Museum will present 63 artworks originating from art collections of businesses and organizations in the Netherlands. The initiative for this exhibition was taken by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

An astonishing discovery in the Old Orangery. An 18th century ruler hidden under the floor

In the course of renovation and conservation works conducted in the Old Orangery, a unique carpenter’s ruler - likely coming from around 1780 - was found. Although it is more than 230 years old, the tool has been preserved in a perfect state.

Professor Ronsanvallon in the Royal Łazienki. A debate with the participation of the distinguished intellectual

- We can call our systems democratic, but in reality we are not governed democratically - believes Pierre Ronsanvallon - a professor from Collège de France. The debate with the participation of this outstanding French intellectual took place on 6 April in the Palace on the Isle.

May Day picnic in the Royal Łazienki. The European Picnic, exhibitions, admission-free visits

If you want to enjoy your time during the coming May Day picnic, come to the Royal Łazienki. You can take part in the European Picnic, which will be filled with attractions, and see a masterpiece from Dutch collections and visit the Museum buildings for free, including the revitalized Old Orangery.

The Royal Theatre starring at the world’s biggest tourism fair (video)

The Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery, one of the few surviving authentic eighteenth-century court theatres in Europe and the only one of its kind in Poland, is featured at the world’s biggest tourism fair, the ITB in Berlin, Germany, from 9 to 13 March.

The 2016 Winter Evening of Light. Thousands of people on the walk with lanterns (video)

On Saturday evening the Royal Łazienki Gardens were lighted up with magical illumination. Alleys were filled with thousands of people strolling with colourful lanterns. This is what happened during the 2016 Winter Evening of Light, which also featured atmospheric music and figures dressed in historical costumes. We invite you to watch the video coverage of this remarkable event.

Germany, France, Denmark, Russia, China - this is how they enjoyed the Evening of Light (video)

Strolls with lanterns, spectacular illuminations, concerts, and a presentation of historical costumes - these were the main attractions of the Winter Evening of Light in residencies which, together with the Royal Łazienki, participate in the "Gardens of Light" project. Those are: the Muskau Park of Prince Pückler in Bad Muskau, the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum in Saint Petersburg, the Prince Kung’s Mansion in Beijing, Château de Lunéville in France, and the Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, Denmark.

Director of the Royal Łazienki awarded with Pro Merito Melitensi Commander Cross

Tadeusz Zielniewicz - the Director of the Royal Łazienki - has been awarded by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta with the Pro Merito Melitensi Commander Cross. - I appreciate his qualities of a human and a specialist. He is a man of culture, open and of great sensibility - stated J. E. Vincenzo Manno - Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Poland.

“La serva padrona” in the Royal Theatre. A cunning maid and a bachelor under the thumb in the marionette opera

The famous work "La serva padrona” (“The Servant Turned Mistress”) by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, telling a funny story of a wealthy bachelor terrorized by a maid, will be available to see in February in the Royal Łazienki. The show, performed as a marionette opera, will be prepared by the Warsaw Chamber Opera as part of the "Baroque in the Royal Theatre" series. Tickets are for sale at the ticket offices of the Museum and the Warsaw Chamber Opera.

The Winter Evening of Light in the Royal Łazienki. Take a walk with a lantern

We invite our visitors on 27 February to the Winter Evening of Light, during which it will be possible to see the Royal Łazienki in extraordinary lighting. The evening walk with lanterns around the historic gardens will be concluded by an atmospheric concert in front of the Palace on the Isle. The guests will be accompanied by figures dressed in colourful historical costumes.

Shakespeare on posters of young creators. An exhibition in the Open-Air Gallery

How do young graphic artists perceive William Shakespeare and his work? The question has been answered through their posters, which will be available to see in the Open-Air Gallery of the Royal Łazienki by Aleje Ujazdowskie, from 27 January to 23 February. The posters are works submitted to the contest entitled “Shakespeare ∞”. 

Bust of Diana lost during the war returned to the Royal Łazienki

A marble bust of the ancient goddess Diana which was lost during World War II has returned to the Royal Łazienki. The 18th century sculpture, which was found in a Vienna auction house, has been officially entrusted to the Museum by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage - Professor Piotr Gliński. Diana is beautiful. It is remarkable that this work of art is with us again - said Professor Gliński during the press conference.

The Royal Łazienki - from Local to European Brand

The greatest asset of the Royal Łazienki is its brand - strongly associated with positive emotions. Over the last five years, Łazienki has implemented a strategy which has ensured it multidimensional development and engaged the employees in pursuing its goals.

Baroque in the Royal Theatre. A new series of musical performances in Łazienki

You are invited to concerts, opera and ballet performances as part of the “Baroque in the Royal Theatre” series by Warsaw Chamber Opera, which will be presented until the end of May 2016 in the Royal Łazienki. - We want Warsaw to become a centre of baroque art. Łazienki is a beautiful place, an ideal one for the realization of the idea - Lilianna Stawarz, Artistic Director of Opera/Baroque of the Warsaw Chamber Opera and originator of the project, says.

Christmas lights in the Royal Łazienki

Welcome to the Royal Łazienki gardens, where after dark you can enjoy Christmas and New Year illumination. It accompanies the visitors from the gate at Agrykola street along Chińska avenue, to the gate on Gagarin street.

Art pieces from the Royal Łazienki on exhibition in the Russian Hermitage Museum

Michail Piotrowski, the director of the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg and Tadeusz Zielniewicz, the director of the Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw, have inaugurated an exhibition entitled “Catherine II and Stanisław August. Two Enlightened Monarchs in Eastern Europe” in the Russian Hermitage Museum. Among other things the exhibition is composed of works of art from the Royal Collection of Paintings.

"Free November" - more than 250 thousand visitors in the royal residences

Interest in this year's campaign "Free November" surpassed all expectations. More than 250,000 people visited last month Wawel Royal Castle, the Royal Castle in Warsaw, the Palace Museum, King John III in Wilanow and the Royal Baths Museum. Great interest aroused also museum lessons organized by four royal residences - more than 13,000 students benefited from free activities.

The Royal Łazienki in the International Council of Museums

The Royal Łazienki has become a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), which has operated as a non-governmental organization for several dozen years gathering 35 thousand people around the world. The Polish National Committee of ICOM is seated in King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów.

British "The Sun" recommends the Royal Łazienki Museum

Warsaw is among Europe’s top five cities to visit before Christmas, according to the British daily "The Sun". One of the tourist attractions in the city listed by the newspaper is the Royal Łazienki Museum and its "stunning" Palace on the Isle.

Crowds at the Long Night of the Palace on the Isle

There was no lack of visitors during the first edition of "The Long Night of the Palace on the Isle", which took place as part of the "Admission Free November". Throughout the event it was possible to watch The Royal Gallery of Paintings, illuminated by atmospheric lighting, and to become familiar with the history of one of the most prized Polish monuments. 

Royal Łazienki in a spot about green Warsaw

Royal Łazienki with its extensive gardens appeared in a short film promoting Warsaw as a city seeking the “Green Capital of Europe” title in 2018. The spot featured also the Śródmieście district, the Skaryszewski Park, Czajka sewage treatment plant and the wild banks of the Vistula river. You are invited to watch it.

The halfway point of "Admission Free November" 2015 - more than 100 000 people have already visited the royal residences

Over 100 thousand visitors have visited the Wawel Royal Castle, the Royal Castle in Warsaw, the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów and the Royal ‎Łazienki Museum in the first two weeks of "Free November". The action of admission-free touring continues until the end of the month - so it is a good idea to take the opportunity to visit the royal residences.

The history of Polish residencies in the album by BOSZ Publishing House

The most prominent royal residencies in Poland in contemporary and historical pictures as well as unique, unpublished materials showing their architectural beauty - all this can be found in the "Rezydencje królewskie" (Royal Residencies) album published by BOSZ. The album gives readers an opportunity to explore the most important Polish monuments and to become acquainted with their history. 

"Prince Pückler - playboy, pasha and visionary". A debate in the Royal Theatre.

A film about Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau, creator of the famous Park Muskau included on the World Heritage List, was shown in the Royal Łazienki, followed by a debate devoted to the works of the German visionary. According to Rolf Nikel, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany which organised the meeting in the Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery, the Park Muskau became our common heritage and a natural bridge between Poland and Germany.

2nd Ignacy Jan Paderewski International Festival - "His heart will beat in the Łazienki"

Jazz, chamber and symphonic music concerts as well as screenings of films and exhibitions - these are some of the attractions of the 2nd Ignacy Jan Paderewski International Festival devoted to the achievements of the outstanding Polish pianist, composer, activist and statesman. The Festival will take place on the occasion of the 155th anniversary of the master’s birthday, and the performing artists will come, among other things, from Australia, Switzerland, United States, Mallorca and Poland.

Reception of King Philippe of Belgium in the Old Orangery

King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde, who paid an official visit to Poland, were hosted in the Royal Łazienki. In the Old Orangery, the royal couple gave a reception for the Polish presidential couple - Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda. Earlier, a concert was performed in the Royal Theatre.

Princess Takamado paying a visit to the Royal Łazienki

Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado, who came to Poland for the second time, was visiting the Royal Łazienki. She contemplated the monument of Fryderyk Chopin together with the Modernist Garden, the Old Orangery, the Palace on the Isle, and the Myślewicki Palace.

Debate on EU in the Royal Theatre. "Europe must wake up"

- My goal was to make a film that would get through to people and stun them. Europe must wake up and such a signal must come from the society - Annalisa Piras, the producer of the "The Great European Disaster Movie" said. The Polish premiere of the documentary as well as the accompanying debate on the future of EU took place in the Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery as part of the “European Wednesdays" organised by the Royal Łazienki and Professor Bronisław Geremek Foundation Centre.

The Dutch Garden is being created in the Royal Łazienki

Hundreds of tulips, narcissus, daffodils, then roses, hydrangeas and perennial plants will bloom in spring in the Orangery Garden of the Royal Łazienki. The plants will form the so-called Dutch Garden which has been designed by Dutchman Niek Roozen. - We want to enrich the surroundings of the Old Orangery by adding flowers, perennial plants and shrubs. We believe that, in spring, this place will reveal all its beauty which will last until late autumn - Barbara Werner, Chief Gardener in the Royal Łazienki, says.

New splendour of the Myślewicki Palace - from 7 October

The results of  a few months’ work by specialists, who made it possible to uncover historical polychromes, can be admired in the Myślewicki Palace already from 7 October. - Following the conservation work the Palace gained new splendour to reflect its 18th century character - said Piotr Zambrzycki, Chief Conservator of Royal Łazienki.

Handel resounded in Łazienki. The 1st Festival of Baroque Operas ended

Brilliant baroque operas, including "Agrippina" and "Orlando" were presented to the guests of the 1st Festival of Baroque Operas "Dramma per Musica", which took place in the Royal Theatre in the Royal Łazienki until 20 September. There were also atmospheric concerts and recitals. Nearly 100 artists, including nearly 40 vocalists, performed for audiences of the Festival.

In the Palace on the Isle about Europe and its relations with Russia and Ukraine

Political scientists, theoreticians and practitioners of international relations and specialists in Russia and Ukraine took part in a two-day conference "Europe-Russia-Ukraine" in the Royal Łazienki. The meeting, which can also be watched in the Virtual Museum, was organised by Professor Bronisław Geremek Foundation Centre.

Great refurbishment in Łazienki. The Palace on the Isle and its surroundings have gained beauty

The interiors of the Palace on the Isle have been renovated to appear as they did when Stanisław August was looking at them, historic polychromes have been uncovered in the Myślewicki Palace, the alleys in the historic gardens have been modernised and the Museum’s website enhanced – all this work has been carried out in the Royal Łazienki over the last three years thanks to a project co-financed from EU funds.

1st Festival of Baroque Operas “Dramma per Musica” – already on 4 September

The Polish premiere of "Orlando", one of the best operas of George Frideric Handel, master of baroque music, will inaugurate the 1st Festival of Baroque Operas “Dramma per Musica”. Until 20 September, the audience will have the opportunity to attend operas and concerts featuring baroque music compositions in the Royal Theatre of the Old Orangery.

“Out of the Darkness” show by Leszek Mądzik, that is a play of lights and fleeting beauty of nature

The play of lights and music, which revealed the fleeting beauty of the Royal Łazienki’s nature, could be watched on Saturday and on Sunday evening in front of the Palace of the Isle during “Out of the Darkness” jubilee shows. The production was set by Leszek Mądzik – a brilliant director and stage designer who, 45 years ago, founded the Fine Arts Stage at the Catholic University of Lublin.

Perception of the Royal Łazienki in a survey carried out by sociologists

The modernization of the Museum buildings and conservation of monuments as well as the enhancement of the cultural offer are changes which appealed the most to visitors of the Royal Łazienki – these are the findings of a survey conducted by sociologists in July in connection with the Sphere of Silence Festival. Most respondents pointed out at relaxation and walking as the main reasons for a visit to Łazienki.

Festival of Light already opened – The Chinese Garden illuminated with colourful lanterns

The Festival of Light in the Royal Łazienki already opened! Visitors are invited to Oriental Concerts, the performance of the Beijing Opera, the shows of the Chinese calligraphy and tea making ceremony and also romantic strolls among colourful lanterns in the Chinese Garden. The Festival will last until 30 August when the Stage on Water will host the “Out of The Darkness” shows produced by Leszek Mądzik.

Michał Batory about the new logo of the Royal Łazienki

For me the Royal Łazienki are mainly a park, thus an organic whole – an eminent poster designer and graphic artist, Michał Batory, stated in his most recent interview for the “Duży Format” supplement to the “Gazeta Wyborcza” daily about the new logo of the Royal Łazienki. The work features a leaf turning into a crown – a leaf that was discovered and picked in Paris.

Royal Łazienki in 1938 in a colour film "Stroll around Warsaw"

“Spacer po Warszawie” (Stroll around Warsaw) is the title of a film made in 1938 by Bogusław Magiera, in which the author showed the Royal Łazienki. Nature, flora and fauna of the former royal residence, architecture and visitors strolling in autumn time along the paths are the main topics of this short impressionistic work. Enjoy watching.

Royal Łazienki – tourist attraction number 1 in Warsaw!

Royal Łazienki can proudly announce the award of quality certificate by TripAdvisor – the largest tourist Internet portal in the world. Łazienki are the tourist attraction number 1 in Warsaw following over two thousand positive reviews received from Internet users.

Łazienki Królewskie in the Association of European Royal Residences

Beginning in July, Łazienki Królewskie are a member of the prestigious Association of European Royal Residences (ARRE). The ARRE disseminates knowledge about the European heritage and implements joint cultural projects.

Second term of office for the Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum

By decision of the Minister of Culture, professor Małgorzata Omilanowska, the contract of Director Tadeusz Zielniewicz has been extended for another term as Director of the Royal Łazienki Museum. The Revitalisation Programme implemented in the Royal Łazienki since 2010 have enabled investments of over 130 million zlotys so far.

Preview of the Royal Sculpture Gallery in the Old Orangery

The Royal Sculpture Gallery already opened! During the preview, the plaster casts of Ancient sculptures of Laokoon Group were contemplated by, among others, the President of the Republic of Poland, Bronisław Komorowski, and his Wife, the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, professor Małgorzata Omilanowska as well as representatives of art, science and media. The official opening was accompanied by the “Pythian Oratorio” of the Gardzienice Theatre.

Royal Sculpture Gallery in the Old Orangery

On 21 June, you are invited to celebrate the openning of Royal Sculpture Gallery. The most famous copies of sculptures of the ancient world: The Laocoön Group, Farnese Hercules, Farnese Flora, Belvedere Apollo, Meleager, are exhibited in the Old Orangery.

Sphere of Silence - Royal Łazienki Music Festival

Sphere of Silence - Royal Łazienki Music Festival in the Royal Łazienki. The absence of certain sounds makes our auditory perception more sensitive and enables us to notice the sounds of low intensity - said festival initiator and director Ryszard Kubiak.

British PM met Poland's premier in the Royal Lazienki Museum

Polish Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz and British Prime Minister David Cameron talk in the Palace on the Island in the Royal Lazienki Museum in Warsaw.

European Days at the Royal Łazienki Museum, from 1–17 May

From 1–17 May, the Royal Łazienki Museum is hosting 'European Days', a series of events including the 3rd European Picnic, to be attended by the President of the Republic of Poland, Bronislaw Komorowski and the First Lady, the opening of the newly-renovated Palace on the Isle, the Charter of the 3 May 1791 Constitution exhibition, as well as European Debates, concerts and educational activities. 

The New Orangery in the Royal Łazienki Museum a winner of a "Best Public Interior"

The New Orangery in the Royal Łazienki Museum a winner of a "Best Public Interior" award in Polish Architecture XXL 2015 contest.