Celebrate Constitution Day 2026: Events and Talks at Royal Łazienki Museum
Explore Polish history and culture with free museum access, educational talks, and classical music on May 3.
The Royal Łazienki Museum invites visitors to commemorate Constitution Day on May 3, 2026. This special event honors the 235th anniversary of Poland's May 3rd Constitution, a pivotal symbol of independence. Guests can enjoy free admission to various museum locations, engage in insightful historical talks, and attend enriching classical music concerts. Delve into Polish heritage through diverse cultural activities and performances.
About Święto Konstytucji (Constitution Day) at Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw
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Exhibition summary
To commemorate the 235th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of May 3rd, the Royal Łazienki Museum is hosting a day of events dedicated to this significant Polish independence symbol. Visitors can enjoy free access to various museum locations, educational talks about the constitution, and a classical music concert.
Curatorial context
The Royal Łazienki Museum invites visitors to commemorate the 235th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of May 3rd, a key symbol of Polish independence. The event, titled 'Święto Konstytucji', will take place on May 3, 2026, and includes a variety of activities designed to engage visitors with Polish history and culture.
The program features free admission to several museum sites, including the Palace on the Isle (Royal Picture Gallery, exhibition of copies of the Constitution of May 3rd), the Old Orangery (Royal Sculpture Gallery, Royal Theatre), Pałac Myślewicki, Biały Dom, and Wodozbiór. The Museum of Hunting and Horsemanship will also offer access to its permanent exhibitions and a temporary exhibition 'The City of Animals'. Special 'Tales of the Constitution' talks will be held at the Palace on the Isle, where educators will discuss the constitution's origins, provisions, and historical significance, with some sessions available in English. Additionally, a reconstruction of a figure from the era, 'Meeting the King', will offer historical anecdotes in the gardens.
A highlight of the day will be the 'Salons Muzyczne' (Musical Salons) held at the Palace on the Isle, featuring classical music performances by renowned artists. These concerts are a continuation of the summer Chopin Concerts and require a separate ticket. Visitors can also expect a historical reenactor in period costume in the gardens to share stories about King Stanisław August and Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski. The event aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience, blending historical reflection with cultural enrichment.
Admission and ticket notes
Admission to most events and museum locations is free. However, the 'Salons Muzyczne' (Musical Salons) require a ticket priced at 20 PLN per person, available for purchase at museum ticket offices and online.
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Święto Konstytucji (Constitution Day) at Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw
Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 3, 2026 – May 3, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The event includes educational talks by Dr. Piotr Skowroński, head of the Royal Łazienki Museum's Art Department, and classical music performances by artists from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music.
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