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Celebrate Flag Day with Cultural Events and Historical Reenactments at Royal Łazienki Museum

Discover a day of patriotic concerts, free museum tours, and engaging talks for all ages.

The Royal Łazienki Museum invites visitors to commemorate Flag Day with a rich program. Enjoy free access to various museum galleries and a patriotic concert by the Polish Royal Opera. Witness a historical reenactment, delve into talks about the Constitution of May 3rd, and find specific activities for children.

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Exhibition summary

Celebrate Flag Day at the Royal Łazienki Museum with a day of engaging events, including free museum tours, a patriotic concert by the Polish Royal Opera, a historical reenactment showcasing 18th-century life, and a children's kamishibai theatre performance. The event also features special talks about the Constitution of May 3rd.

Curatorial context

On Flag Day, the Royal Łazienki Museum hosts a day filled with cultural and historical events for visitors of all ages. The program includes free admission to various parts of the museum, such as the Palace on the Isle's Royal Picture Gallery and the exhibition of the Constitution of May 3rd copies, the Old Orangery's Royal Sculpture Gallery, Pałac Myślewicki, Biały Dom, and the Water Tower. The Museum of Hunting and Equestrianism also opens its permanent exhibitions and the 'City of Animals' temporary exhibition. A highlight of the day is a patriotic concert by the Polish Royal Opera featuring works by Stanisław Moniuszko and Maciej Kamieński, held in the Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery. For those interested in history, a historical reenactment by the Towarzystwo Stanisławowskie will present an 18th-century picnic and games on the lawn in front of Podchorążówka. Additionally, the Palace on the Isle will host talks about the Constitution of May 3rd, detailing its creation, provisions, and historical significance, with King Stanisław August's role highlighted. Younger visitors can enjoy a kamishibai theatre performance for children aged 5 and above, focusing on stories enclosed in stone satyrs, with tickets required for this event.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to the 'Dzień Flagi' events includes free tours of the Palace on the Isle, Old Orangery, Pałac Myślewicki, Biały Dom, and Water Tower, as well as the Museum of Hunting and Equestrianism exhibitions. The patriotic concert and talks about the Constitution are also free, with limited seating for the concert. A separate ticket is required for the 'Teatr kamishibai' children's performance and the theatrical spectacle, with booking available online and at museum ticket offices.

Dzień Flagi key exhibition facts

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Performances by the Polish Royal Opera, historical reenactment by Towarzystwo Stanisławowskie, and kamishibai theatre for children. Talks are presented by museum educators.
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