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Celebrating 40 Years: The Museum of Sport and Tourism in Karpacz Anniversary Event and Exhibition Opening

Commemorate the museum's history, marked by speeches, distinguished awards, and a special Karkonosze art exhibition.

Explore the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Karpacz, marking its evolution into a key regional cultural center. This event featured speeches, prestigious awards, and the inauguration of the 'Karkonosze w malarstwie' exhibition. Learn about the institution's historical journey and its ongoing contribution to preserving local heritage in sport and tourism.

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Exhibition summary

This page commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Karpacz, a former branch of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. The celebration, held on September 6, 2014, included speeches, awards, and the inauguration of the exhibition 'Karkonosze w malarstwie'. It highlights the institution's history and its development into a significant regional cultural center.

Curatorial context

The Museum of Sport and Tourism in Karpacz celebrated its 40th anniversary on September 6, 2014, under the patronage of the Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Established on September 3, 1974, as a branch of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, it initially housed around 1000 objects related to tourism, sport, and local knowledge. The event featured a speech by Director Zbigniew Kulik, detailing the museum's history, and an address by the Marshal. During the ceremony, awards such as the bronze medal 'Gloria Artis' were presented to the Director, and the 'Meritorious for Lower Silesia' distinction was given to long-serving employees Antoni and Wojciech Witczak. The founding museum was represented by Deputy Director Aleksandra Czechowicz Woźniak, who presented a watercolor painting titled 'Winter' by Professor Wojciech Zabłocki. The anniversary was also accompanied by the opening of the exhibition 'Karkonosze w malarstwie' and a concert by the 'Szyszak' band. After 28 years of collaboration, the Karpacz branch gained independence following the 1999 administrative reform, transitioning from Warsaw's oversight to the Board of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. This page reflects on the institution's growth into a recognized regional cultural entity and extends well wishes to its staff for future endeavors. It also notes a past exhibition titled 'Mariusz Zaruski – taternik, narciarz, żeglarz' that was prepared by the Warsaw team for the Karpacz branch and premiered in 2003.

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This page details an anniversary celebration and exhibition opening. Specific ticketing information for this event or the accompanying exhibition is not provided on this page. Visitors are generally directed to the 'Wizyta' (Visit) section for details on opening hours and tickets for the museum's general offerings.

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From Sep 6, 2014
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The event featured speeches by Director Zbigniew Kulik and Marshal Cezary Przybylski. Professor Wojciech Zabłocki's watercolor 'Zima' was presented, inspired by a photograph by Director Zbigniew Kulik. Long-serving employees Antoni and Wojciech Witczak were also recognized.
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