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Totalizator Sportowy: Celebrating 70 Years of Polish Sports History and Cultural Contributions in Warsaw

Explore this exhibition featuring multimedia displays, iconic Polish Poster School art, and significant sports artifacts.

This exhibition commemorates Totalizator Sportowy’s remarkable seven-decade journey of supporting Polish sports and physical culture. Visitors can delve into a rich multimedia presentation detailing the company's historical milestones. Highlights include an e-gallery of posters by the Polish Poster School and a replica of the first 1957 lottery machine, alongside profiles of prominent sports ambassadors.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition celebrates 70 years of Totalizator Sportowy's support for Polish sports and physical culture. It features a multimedia display on the company's history, an e-gallery of iconic posters, and historical artifacts, including a replica of the first lottery machine. The exhibition also highlights key ambassadors who represent the brand's commitment to athletes.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Totalizator Sportowy. 70 years in the service of sport' commemorates seven decades of continuous support for the development of physical culture in Poland by Totalizator Sportowy. The event, which began with a vernissage on February 23, 2026, at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw, offers a comprehensive look at the company's history. Visitors can experience a multimedia exhibition detailing Totalizator Sportowy's journey, complemented by an e-gallery showcasing notable posters created by renowned artists of the Polish Poster School. A significant highlight is a replica of the first lottery machine from 1957, a distinctive glass-walled cylinder where numbered balls representing sports disciplines would mix. Furthermore, the exhibition shines a light on Totalizator Sportowy's ambassadors, including prominent figures such as Andrzej Bargiel, Marcin Gortat, Dominik Kubera, Robert Lewandowski, and Aleksandra Mirosław. The exhibition is open to the public at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw until the end of April.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition 'Totalizator Sportowy. 70 years in the service of sport' is available to all visitors of the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw. Visitors are encouraged to consult the museum's ticketing information for details on admission and opening hours.

Totalizator Sportowy. 70 lat w służbie sportu key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Feb 23, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition highlights Totalizator Sportowy's ambassadors: Andrzej Bargiel, Marcin Gortat, Dominik Kubera, Robert Lewandowski, and Aleksandra Mirosław. It also features posters created by eminent representatives of the Polish Poster School.
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