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Krzyż harcerski. Historia niezwykła: The Hiker's Cross Exhibition at Warsaw's Museum of Scouting

Uncover the century-long tradition and cultural impact of ZHP's most significant organizational badge, the Hiker's Cross.

The Museum of Scouting in Warsaw hosts 'Krzyż harcerski. Historia niezwykła,' an exhibition exploring the profound history and enduring legacy of the Hiker's Cross. Visitors can delve into the century-long evolution and cultural impact of this primary organizational badge within the Polish Scouting Association (ZHP). This significant project is financed by the state budget, with funds from the Minister of Education and Science.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Museum of Scouting in Warsaw delves into the history of the Hiker's Cross, the most important organizational badge in ZHP, and its over a century-long tradition. Visitors can explore the significance and evolution of this organizational emblem.

Curatorial context

The Museum of Scouting in Warsaw proudly presents the exhibition "Krzyż harcerski. Historia niezwykła" (Hiker's Cross. An Unusual Story). This exhibition is dedicated to tracing the legacy and development of the Hiker's Cross, a badge holding immense significance within the Polish Scouting Association (ZHP). Spanning over a century of tradition, the exhibition offers a deep dive into the history of this important organizational emblem, detailing its evolution and cultural impact. The project is financed by the state budget, with funds granted by the Minister of Education and Science as part of the 'Science for Society II' program. The exhibition space is open on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with possibilities for visits outside these hours upon prior arrangement with the museum office.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition space is open on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visits outside these hours can be arranged by appointment with the museum office. Specific ticketing or admission fees are not mentioned on the page.

Krzyż harcerski. Historia niezwykła key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Scouting
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 24, 2025 – Feb 9, 2026
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