Niech płyną! Inne rzeki Warszawy: Tracing the City's Hidden River History and Ecological Impact

This exhibition delves into the history of Warsaw's numerous, often forgotten, rivers such as Drna, Sadurka, and Żurawka. Through historical plans, maps, and photographs, it traces their paths, recognizes their remnants, and highlights their ecological significance for the city's past and future development.

The exhibition 'Niech płyną! Inne rzeki Warszawy' (Let Them Flow! Other Rivers of Warsaw) resurrects the memory of Warsaw's rich hydrographic network, which extended far beyond the Vistula. It showcases how rivers like Drna, Sadurka, and Żurawka once shaped the city, many of which have since disappeared or now flow underground. Using historical maps, plans, graphics, and photographs, the exhibition illustrates the routes of these rivers, presents biographical information about them, and identifies their lingering traces in place names. The exhibition aims to fill a void in Warsaw's map and collective memory, reintroducing these vital natural resources. It explores the processes by which these rivers were 'tamed' to allow urban development and discusses the consequences of 'drying out' Warsaw. The contemporary section emphasizes the interconnectedness of river networks and the profound impact their degradation has on the environment, microclimate, and climate change, particularly in the context of climate disasters. Featured works include a film about Zakole Wawerskie by Grupa Zakole and photographic documentation by Cecylia Malik and Siostry Rzeki, highlighting artistic and activist efforts to protect these aquatic ecosystems.

Tickets are available for 7 PLN for a standard ticket and 5 PLN for a reduced ticket. Thursdays offer free admission. Booking is recommended via the provided link. Associated events, school programs, and special activities like 'Pieszy spływ' are also mentioned with links for more information.