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42nd Royal Rose Exhibition at the Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw

A sophisticated display of floral art and botanical heritage held at the historic Old Orangery.

The 42nd Royal Rose Exhibition transforms the Royal Sculpture Gallery into a vibrant botanical display featuring thousands of roses from around the world. Organized in collaboration with the Polish Florists Club, this event honors floral traditions with complex compositions, rare rose varieties, and insights into historical rose cultivation.

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Exhibition summary

The 42nd Royal Rose Exhibition presents thousands of exquisite roses from around the world in stunning floral arrangements designed by master florists at the Old Orangery. This annual event celebrates botanical beauty through complex compositions and highlights the history of rose cultivation at the Royal Łazienki Museum.

Curatorial context

The 42nd Royal Rose Exhibition transforms the Royal Sculpture Gallery in the Old Orangery into a vibrant garden for three days, featuring thousands of roses displayed in diverse floral arrangements. Organized by the Royal Łazienki Museum in collaboration with the Polish Florists Club, the event brings together numerous exhibitors and notable guest institutions, including the Royal Castle in Warsaw and the Wilanów Palace Museum, to create floral compositions that reflect their unique histories and symbolism. Beyond the aesthetic displays, the exhibition includes presentations of rare rose varieties from the National Collection of Cultivated Roses and award-winning fragrant roses from Polish breeders. The event honors a long-standing tradition of floral shows at the museum dating back to 1882. Visitors can also participate in a variety of related activities, such as floristry demonstrations, a rose fair, a professional rose conference, and specialized workshops, providing an immersive experience for flower enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets are available at the box office and ticket machines in the Old Orangery, though online tickets are sold out. Due to safety regulations, entry numbers are limited and guests are advised to arrive within their designated time slots if they hold pre-booked tickets, as queues are expected during this popular event.

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Aug 21, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition is curated and arranged by specialists from the Polish Florists Club (SITO) and the Podkarpackie Florists Club (SITO), under the direction of master florist Elżbieta Kosydar, with contributions from numerous horticultural institutions and rose breeders.
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