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Muzealna Zima w Mieście: Engaging Winter Break Activities and Lectures at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

This past Warsaw event featured free student admission, special educational lectures, and a fun sports-themed contest.

Muzealna Zima w Mieście (Museum Winter in the City) was a special program held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. Designed for children and students during the 2016 winter break, it provided engaging activities. Visitors enjoyed free museum entry with valid student IDs, participated in unique lectures, and joined a thrilling sports competition. This initiative fostered interest in sports history and culture among young people.

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Exhibition summary

The Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw hosted 'Museum Winter in the City,' an event for children and students during the winter break of 2016. The initiative offered free admission for students with valid IDs and included special lectures and a contest.

Curatorial context

During the winter break from February 2nd to February 14th, 2016, the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw organized 'Muzealna Zima w Mieście' (Museum Winter in the City). This event was designed to engage children and school youth with free admission for all individuals holding valid student identification. In addition to general access, the museum offered special lectures tailored to different age groups, covering topics such as Polish athletes in the German football team, the story of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the history of skating (often combined with an ice-skating outing), and the Olympics. Organized groups participating in the 'Zima w Mieście' initiative also received free entry. A contest titled 'Mój sport moja pasja' (My sport my passion) was also held, encouraging young visitors to explore their passion for sports. The contest rules detailed the theme, submission guidelines, and prize information, with winners receiving entry tickets to facilities managed by Stołeczne Centrum Sportu Aktywna Warszawa. The page also provided information on museum tours with task cards for children and the availability of table football.

Admission and ticket notes

During the event period (February 2-14, 2016), students with valid IDs received free admission. Organized groups participating in the 'Zima w Mieście' program also had free entry. Additional services like guides, lectures, and cinema access were subject to fees. Specific lectures also offered free entry with some activities, like ice skating, having limited free spots for the first participants.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 2, 2016 – Feb 14, 2016
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