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Recapping Museum Night 2015: Sports History and Cultural Attractions in Warsaw

Relive the special event featuring the Europa League Cup, martial arts displays, and unique exhibitions held in Warsaw.

This recap chronicles the vibrant Museum Night 2015 hosted by the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. Visitors explored diverse attractions, including the prestigious UEFA Europa League Cup, live martial arts demonstrations, and insights from record-breaking sailors. The event also showcased various temporary and permanent displays of Polish sports history and Olympism, drawing nearly two thousand attendees.

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Exhibition summary

This page summarizes the Museum Night 2015 event held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw on May 16, 2015. It highlights the attractions presented, including the UEFA Europa League Cup, martial arts demonstrations, and special displays, attended by nearly two thousand guests.

Curatorial context

The Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw hosted its 12th participation in the city's Museum Night on Saturday, May 16, 2015. The event attracted close to two thousand visitors and featured numerous attractions. A key highlight was the presentation of the UEFA Europa League Cup, a 15 kg trophy that was officially unveiled by former Polish national team goalkeeper Radosław Majdan. Visitors had the opportunity to view the cup up close and take commemorative photographs. The event also included engaging demonstrations from various sports. Fencers from the AWF Warsaw Integration Sports Club, including Olympian Aleksandra Socha, showcased their skills, alongside practitioners from the Warsaw Kendo Club and judokas from the club of Olympic champion Paweł Nastula. Sailors from the s/y Selma yacht, led by Captain Piotr Kuźniar, shared their experiences of setting a new world record for sailing the furthest south and making the first Polish ascent of Mount Erebus in Antarctica. Enthusiasts of motorsport found attractions outside the Olympic Centre, with the Road Transport Institute presenting a rollover simulator and the Warsaw Police Śródmieście Command and Wojciech Pasieczny offering a Road Traffic Village. Visitors could also try remote-controlled cars and explore a Dakar Rally truck. Additionally, the museum's permanent exhibition 'History of Polish Sport and Olympism' was accessible, alongside temporary exhibitions such as 'Famous Polish Athletes' in caricatures by Slovak artist Jozef Hrušovský, and photographic exhibitions 'Selma – Antarctica – Perseverance' and 'Looking for Paradise' by Julita Chudko. The museum's collection was enhanced by new donations: the yacht's banner from the s/y Selma crew and a 'shinai' sword from the Warsaw Kendo Club. Support for the event was provided by instructors and scouts from the Polish Scouting Association (ZHP).

Admission and ticket notes

The page details attractions available during the Museum Night event, which is typically a special open-access evening. No specific ticket information for this event is mentioned, implying general museum access or a specific event format for Museum Night. Visitors are encouraged to attend for the presented attractions and were welcomed by the museum staff and volunteers.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
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Exhibition schedule
From May 16, 2015
Artist line / attribution
Features contributions and appearances by Radosław Majdan (former goalkeeper), Aleksandra Socha (Olympian fencer), Paweł Nastula (Olympic judo champion), Captain Piotr Kuźniar (s/y Selma), Wojciech Pasieczny (Road Traffic Village), Jozef Hrušovský (artist), and Julita Chudko (photographer).
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