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Discover the Nie tylko wiosłowanie: 145 Years of WTW Exhibition at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw

Delve into the rich sports history and enduring legacy of Warsaw's oldest rowing society, WTW.

This exhibition in Warsaw provides a detailed look into the 145-year history of the Warsaw Rowing Society (WTW), the city's pioneering sports club. Visitors can explore significant artifacts, including a 1950s racing shell and vintage rowing training equipment. The display highlights WTW's substantial contributions to sports heritage in the region.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition celebrates the 145th anniversary of the Warsaw Rowing Society (WTW), the oldest sports club in Warsaw. It showcases the history of the club and its rowing legacy, featuring significant exhibits such as a 1950s racing shell and a rowing training apparatus.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Nie tylko wiosłowanie – 145 lat WTW" (Not Just Rowing – 145 Years of WTW) marks the 145th anniversary of the Warsaw Rowing Society, the city's oldest sports association. The exhibition, prepared by the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, offers a detailed look into the history of this venerable institution. It was inaugurated by Bogusław Siennicki, President of WTW, Sławomir Majcher, Director of the Museum, and Dr. hab. Robert Gawkowski, the exhibition's curator. Among the highlighted exhibits are a rowing boat from the 1950s, noted as the longest item in the museum's collection, and a training apparatus (trenażer) used for 'dry' training. This exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of WTW's enduring contribution to sports history in Warsaw.

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Information about tickets can be found on the museum's website under the 'Bilety' (Tickets) section. General museum admission details are also available.

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Curated by Dr. hab. Robert Gawkowski, with contributions from Bogusław Siennicki (President of WTW) and Sławomir Majcher (Director of the Museum of Sport and Tourism).
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