Royal Theatre and Old Orangery: Exploring 18th-Century Art & Architecture at Royal Łazienki Museum

Discover the historic Royal Theatre, one of Europe's original 18th-century court theaters, and the Royal Sculpture Gallery within the Old Orangery, which houses ancient and modern sculptures. The Old Orangery also features the Polish Sculpture Gallery with works spanning from the early 19th to mid-20th centuries, showcasing various artistic movements.

The Old Orangery, constructed between 1785-1788 and designed by Dominik Merlini, is a significant architectural project in the Royal Łazienki Park. It is home to the Royal Theatre, a rare surviving example of an 18th-century court theater, which has been part of the Baltic Route of the European Route of Historical Theatres since 2015. Within the Orangery, visitors can explore the Royal Sculpture Gallery, featuring a collection of marble statues and plaster casts of important ancient and modern works from the 5th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Adjacent to this is the Polish Sculpture Gallery, showcasing the work of nearly all prominent Polish artists from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century, representing classicism, impressionism, art nouveau, symbolism, and neo-classicism. Historically, the Orangery also served to store exotic plants for the royal gardens during the summer.

Information regarding specific exhibition dates, times, or ticket prices is not explicitly detailed on this page, but it describes permanent galleries and historical sites within the Royal Łazienki Museum. Visitors should refer to the museum's main visiting information for details on access and ticketing.