The 'Na miejscu i na wynos. Kuchnia warszawska' exhibition offers a deep dive into eight centuries of Warsaw's gastronomic history. Visitors can explore how food has influenced social history, customs, and the urban landscape through archaeological finds, everyday objects, archival materials, and art. The exhibition also features interactive displays and contemporary works, providing a comprehensive look at the city's unique culinary journey.
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This exhibition explores eight centuries of Warsaw's culinary history, from medieval times to the present day. It showcases how food preparation, dining habits, and the urban food landscape have evolved, reflecting societal, cultural, and political changes through archaeological finds, everyday objects, archival materials, photographs, and art.
The exhibition "Na miejscu i na wynos. Kuchnia warszawska" (On-site and To Go. Warsaw Cuisine) delves into eight centuries of the city's gastronomic history, highlighting food's significant role in social history, customs, interpersonal relationships, and the urban landscape. The narrative unfolds through domestic cooking and urban gastronomy, tracing the evolution from early archaeological discoveries and medieval practices to innovative kitchen technologies of the 19th century, including early gas stoves and modern appliances. The exhibition also emphasizes the cultural importance of dining and identity, featuring early editions of Lucyna Ćwierczakiewiczowa's cookbook. It further examines charitable institutions and the origins of street food, detailing how dishes served outdoors and various forms of communal eating have changed over time. The final section explores outdoor dining, from historical picnics to contemporary practices. Alongside the historical perspective, the exhibition presents contemporary art by artists such as Bettina Bereś, Dorota Podlaska, Rafał Milach, and Pola Dwurnik, reflecting current themes in food preparation and consumption. Interactive elements, including a large table setting display and magnetic composition activities, are provided for visitors of all ages, alongside a station to design a menu for the "Museum of Warsaw food truck."
Standard tickets cost 20 PLN, with concessions available at 15 PLN. On Thursdays, admission is 1 PLN. Special pricing of 1 PLN is also available on April 12th. Visitors are directed to purchase tickets online via the provided link for booking reservations.
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