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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Al. 3 Maja 1. Map 1 A4, 5 (5 A3).
Tel 12 433 55 00. Open 10am–
6pm Tue–Sun (to 4pm Sun).
& free Sun (permanent
exhibition only). - =
∑ mnk.pl
Transport
@ 144, 164, 169, 173, 179,
194, 292, 503. v 20.

Second floor

Emballage (1975)
This work by Tadeusz Kantor is an artistic
interpretation of Jan Matejko’s great history
piece depicting The Prussian Homage.

Execution (1949)
The art of Andrzej
Wróblewski (1927–
1957), who died
prematurely, is a
personal analysis of
the tragic war years.

Self-Portrait with Masks
This self-portrait by Wojciech
Weiss (1875–1950) dates from . A Design for Mickiewicz’s
the early years when the artist Statue in Vilnius
remained under the influence This monumental statue by the
of Symbolism. Cubist artist Zbigniew Pronaszko
(1885–1958) was never executed
and exists only as a model.
Key
Gallery Guide
Temporary exhibitions
Arms and Uniforms in Poland Temporary displays and the exhibition “Arms and
Uniforms in Poland” are located on the ground floor.
Gallery of Polish Art of the 20th Century
The display on the first floor is dedicated to decorative
Gallery of Decorative Arts
arts and temporary exhibitions. The Gallery of Polish
Non-exhibition space Art of the 20th Century is housed on the second floor.