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Praga Sensorycznie: An Immersive Exhibition Exploring Warsaw's 19th and 20th-Century History

Engage all your senses to connect with Praga district's past, present, and architectural heritage.

The 'Praga sensorycznie' exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Warsaw's historical buildings and locations. Visitors can explore the 19th and 20th-century urban landscapes through sight, sound, touch, and smell, fostering a deeper connection to the city's past. This multi-sensory approach uses historical materials to evoke diverse emotions, providing a fresh perspective on the Praga district.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition invites visitors to explore Warsaw's historical buildings and locations from the 19th and 20th centuries using all their senses. Designed with principles of sensory integration, the display allows participants to see, hear, touch, and even smell aspects of these characteristic places, connecting past urban landscapes with their present-day forms.

Curatorial context

Praga sensorycznie offers a unique museum experience, allowing visitors to engage with the essence of Warsaw's Praga district from the 19th and 20th centuries through a multi-sensory approach. The exhibition's installations are directly linked to specific historical buildings and urban locations, presenting them in their original form while enabling comparison with their current state. Visitors can interact with the exhibits by seeing, hearing, touching, and smelling elements that evoke these characteristic places, fostering a deeper understanding and emotional connection to the city's past. The exhibition's design draws upon principles of sensory integration, using historical materials and visual information tailored to each location. This immersive strategy aims to capture the diverse emotions these experiences can evoke, from tranquility to joy. A dedicated folder is provided for parents and guardians to guide children through the exhibition, encouraging a fresh perspective on the Praga district. Associated events, such as the 'Strefa zmysłów' family picnic and educational programs, further enhance the visitor experience.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for the exhibition are available for purchase. Visitors are directed to an external booking portal for reservations and information regarding admission to the exhibition.

Praga sensorycznie key exhibition facts

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Venue
Praga Museum of Warsaw
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 8, 2019 – Feb 23, 2020
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Karolina Jusińska, with exhibition design by Kosmos Project and graphic design by Joanna Bębenek. The exhibition involved significant contributions from numerous individuals and entities, including material and sound specialists, educational program coordinators, and implementation teams.
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