Exhibition archive

‘Reconstructions of Historical Costumes from the 17th Century‘
May – August
At the exhibition, we presented reconstructions of women's and men's costumes in the 17th century. The hand-sewn dresses and żupans (a robe-like men’s garment) that could be seen in the Palace were based on portraits from museum collections and scientifically researched historical works.

‘Once Upon a Time in Wilanów‘ – Outdoor and Online Exhibition
‘Once upon a time in Wilanów‘ is a project created by history enthusiasts, volunteers and all those who hold Wilanów close to their hearts. We shared their memories at an outdoor and online exhibition.

13th Tulip Exhibition
25 – 31 March
The exhibition presented various varieties of tulips produced on Polish horticultural farms. The exhibition was accompanied by a flower and onion fair next to the Orangery and a rich programme of events.

‘The Image of Nature. The Nature of the Image. Błażej Ostoja Lniski in Wilanów‘
22 October 2022 – 12 March 2023
The exhibition dedicated to the work of Błażej Ostoja Lniski presented paintings drawn on canvas and paper, making the audience aware that everything lasts and changes at the same time.

‘The Image of Nature. The Nature of the Image. Błażej Ostoja Lniski in Wilanów‘
22 October 2022 – 12 March 2023
The exhibition dedicated to the work of Błażej Ostoja Lniski presented paintings drawn on canvas and paper, making the audience aware that everything lasts and changes at the same time. 

‘Reconstructions of Historical Costumes from the 17th – 18th Centuries‘
24 June – 31 December
The costumes appearing at the exhibition presented an image of the fashion prevailing in the 17th and 18th centuries among the nobility of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The exhibition presented historical costumes and allowed us to better understand how many people were involved in fully reconstructing them.

‘Reconstructions of Recreational Clothing from the 17th to the Beginning of the 20th Century‘
24 June – 31 December
For the fifth time, we invited young admirers of historical tailoring to participate in the Wilanów for Young Talents programme. This time, the competition task was to recreate recreational clothing from the 17th to the beginning of the 20th century as faithfully as possible, based on preserved costumes, engravings and portraits. Not only did the clothes themselves have to be made, but also the underwear worn underneath them.

‘The Moon and the Sobieski Shield. Heveliana Ancient and Contemporary Art‘
22 April – 15 August
The exhibition presented Johannes Hevelius as a scientist and artist, as well as works by contemporary artists inspired by the activities and discoveries of the famous astronomer. The exhibition included works by Hevelius – books and engravings included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021, a wall from the Polish Academy of Sciences Gdańsk Library, selected objects from the collection of the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów, as well as contemporary sculptures, graphics, paintings, installations and multimedia. 

‘Kalkan – Oriental Shield. Reconstructions of Kalkans from Sobieski's Times‘
19 April – 19 May
The exhibition of reconstructions of the Eastern Kalkans brought closer the art of Eastern craftsmen and Polish Armenians living in the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was the ‘lorificers’, i.e. shield makers, who, thanks to their patience and talent, weaved these beautiful products, of which so few examples have survived to this day.

12h Tulip Exhibition
2 – 3 April
After a two-year break, the 12th Tulip Exhibition was held. As always, we presented various varieties of tulips produced on Polish horticultural farms. The exhibition was accompanied by a flower and onion fair next to the Orangery and a rich programme of events.

‘Art Collecting in the Potocki Family‘
from 2022
In the galleries on the first floor of the Wilanów Palace, we presented the results of the art collecting passion of representatives of the Potocki family – paintings, sculptures, engravings and valuable utility items. In the years 1799 – 1892, the Potocki family owned Wilanów. Taking care of the former residence of King Jan III and acquiring further souvenirs and works of art for the Wilanów art collection was an expression of their beliefs at the time of the loss of independence. The Wilanów Museum, made available to the public in 1805 by Stanisław Kostka Potocki and his wife Aleksandra, was later systematically expanded by their descendants –Aleksander and August and Aleksandra Potocki (i.e. son, grandson and his wife). They contributed to the expansion of the art collection and the popularisation of the Wilanów residence, where the memory of the history and splendour of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was consistently cultivated.

‘Wilanów Everyday Clothes from the Times of Jan III‘
The exhibition presented reconstructions of women's and men's costumes from the Sobieski era: an officer of the French Guard, a musketeer of the royal guard, a Turkish caftan, a queen's dress and an outfit of a respectable maiden. The creators of the costumes showed the fashion of that time, which significantly influenced the customs and etiquette prevailing at the court of the Lion of Lechistan, as the defeated Ottomans named King Jan lll Sobieski.

‘Plants and Animals. Atlases of Natural History in the Era of Linnaeus‘
7 May – 15 August
The exhibition presented a valuable and artistically unique collection of several hundred colourful engravings with depictions of exotic plants and animals, as well as books – nature albums. One could admire a total of nearly 400 works of art – almost 250 graphics with images of exotic fish, over 50 original large-format boards with representations of fabulous birds and various plant species, over 40 atlases of flora and fauna, including 4 editions of the most important work by Maria Sibylla Merian. In addition, the exhibition included an extraordinary porcelain dessert service decorated with botanical motifs, inspired by the famous ‘Flora Danica‘ set produced by the Royal Danish Porcelain Factory, as well as sculptural vases – delicate plant creations by Johann Joachim Kändler, the virtuoso of Meissen porcelain.

The presented objects came from the collections of the Room of Engravings of the Scientific Library of the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow, the Library of the Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the National Library in Warsaw, the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów, and from a private collection.

‘Stanisław Żółkiewski in the Memory of Posterity‘ – Online Exhibition
from 11 December
On the 400th anniversary of the hetman's death, the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów presented fragments of the sarcophagus in a new arrangement. The exhibition was preceded by comprehensive conservation and research work on the preserved elements, as well as an online educational programme.

The project ‘How sweet and honourable to die for the Fatherland! Stanisław Żółkiewski in the memory of posterity‘ was financed by the Minister of Culture, National Heritage and Sport under the Multiannual Programme NIEPODLEGŁA [eng. Independent] for 2017 – 2022. 

‘Wings and Steel. Reconstruction of Fragments of Polish Cavalry Weapons from the Times of King Jan III‘
5 – 30 October
The exhibition presented the clothing and weapons of Jan III's companions-in-arms, as well as cavalry equipment from the end of the 17th century, reconstructed based on the interpretation of available sources. The authors have created a unique collection of costumes, weapons and equipment used by the so-called national element, i.e. hussars and armoured personnel – units that decided the fate of contemporary Europe on the outskirts of Vienna.

Show of 4 Paintings Related to Elżbieta Sieniawska
17 September – 15 October
The exhibition presented two portraits of Elżbieta Sieniawska, Lady Castellan – an animator of political, social, and cultural life during the Saxon era and owner of the Wilanów residence in 1720–29 (as a small girl and a mature woman), and a painting funded by Sieniawska – ‘Saint Roch Visiting the Sick‘ by Martin Altomonte.

A Baroque Masterpiece. 'St. Roch Visiting the Sick’ by Martin Altomonte
3 July – 16 September
Exhibition of one painting, funded by Elżbieta Sieniawska for the Capuchin church in Lviv. The work of Martin Altomonte, former court painter of Jan III, was carefully conserved and restored in the workshop of the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów in 2019.

Show 'Wilanów Collection of Orangery Plants in the 18th Century'
3 July – 15 September
The outdoor plant show at the Orangery was prepared on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the purchase of the Wilanów estate by Elżbieta Sieniawska, in tribute to her patronage in the field of garden art. The selection of 27 species was based on the results of research on 18th century inventories of Wilanów.

‘History Hidden in a Dress’
1 July – 10 September
The historical costume was a source of inspiration for a student of the Warsaw School of Arts. Contemporary dresses presented at the exhibition refer to the court fashion of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, Empire and Belle Epoque styles, as well as decorative motifs of the Wilanów residence.

‘Leonardiana in Polish Collections’
4 December 2019 – 13 March
The exhibition, organised to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, presented works from the historic Wilanów art collection in the context of the art collectors’ interests and fascinations.

‘Leonardiana in Polish Collections’
from 4 December
The exhibition, organised to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, presented works from the historic Wilanów art collection in the context of the art collectors’ interests and fascinations.

Exposition of Chinese Cabinets
from 17 October
The exposition of Chinese Cabinets commemorated the art collecting passions of Stanisław Kostka Potocki and his descendants. It presented objects from the Wilanów Far Eastern collection – artistic crafts made of ceramics, glass or lacquer, as well as objects made in mixed techniques. The most important element of the exhibition was a unique table in the Nanban style, made in the 17th century in Japanese workshops, which underwent careful conservation, preceded by research, in the workshop of the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów.

‘Armenian Cathedral in Lviv and its Creators’
2 October – 25 November
The exhibition presented the architecture of the temple, wall paintings by Jan Henryk Rosen decorating its interior, other works by this painter located in churches around the world, and works made for the Armenian cathedral by other artists. 

‘Belle Époque and the Wasp's Waist’
1 July – 30 October
Exhibition of costumes inspired by Belle Époque fashion – the times of cabaret, film art and the original Art Nouveau style. The costumes were presented in the palace courtyard during this year's Night of Museums.

‘Reconstructions of Children's Clothes from the 17th to the 19th Century’
19 June – 31 October
The exhibition was the result of the competition ‘Children's clothes from the 17th to the 19th century’ organised as part of the ‘Wilanów for Young Talents’ project. Young students and graduates of tailoring schools and enthusiasts of historical tailoring prepared reconstructions of historical costumes for children.

‘Wilanów Microcosm’ – Depictions of Insects on Ceramics
15 June – 16 October
The exhibition presented works of art from Wilanów's ceramic and archaeological collections, united by an unusual decorative motif – that of insects.

‘Landscape – a Sign of Time and Space’
5 April – 7 May
Exhibition of paintings and drawings by Jeremi T. Królikowski, an artist and architect who has been conducting phenomenological research on the landscape and its spatial values and the information encoded in them for several decades.

11th Tulip Exhibition
30 – 31 March
The exhibition presented nearly 100 varieties of tulips produced on Polish horticultural farms. The event was accompanied by a flower and onion fair, floristry workshops, lectures and walks.

Turkish Fabrics in the Wilanów Palace
from 19 March
Exhibition of wonderful Turkish tapestries from the Benedictine monastery in Krzeszów, which the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów received from the monastery as a deposit.

‘Cope from Kęty. Witness of the Triumph of King Jan III’
15 March – 21 July
Exhibition of a cope made of Turkish fabric captured by King Jan III at the Battle of Vienna (1683) and donated to the sanctuary in Kęty, the birthplace of Saint Jan Kanty, whom the monarch had special respect for. In the years 2016 – 2018, the cope underwent careful conservation.

‘The Charm and Grace of Independence’
1 June – 13 December
Exhibition of costumes inspired by the fashion of the 1920s and 1930s, designed and made by students of the Warsaw School of Arts, presented by participants of the ‘Debiutantki’ [eng. Debutants] programme during the Night of Museums. The project is carried out as part of the celebration of the centenary of regaining independence.

Exhibition of the Portrait of Jan III and Turkish Textiles in the Wilanów Palace
1 May – 29 September
The exhibition in The Grand Vestibule of the Wilanów Palace featured Turkish fabrics, captured near Vienna by Jan III, borrowed from the Benedictine monastery in Krzeszów. They were accompanied by a high-quality portrait of the king from the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

‘Colours of Life’ – Floristic Exhibition
24 – 25 March
A floristic exhibition of diploma works by graduates of the Małgorzata Niska School of Floristry.

‘Secrets of Secretary Desks’
from 22 March
The studio exhibition presented the structure and various functions of one of the most popular items of furniture of the 17th and 18th centuries, based on the example of an interesting set of three secretary desks in the English type of furniture from the historic Wilanów collection.

10th Tulip Exhibition
16 –18 March
Exhibition of tulip varieties with accompanying educational events.

‘Why do we eat the way we do?’
15 March – 30 November
Exhibition presented at Schloss Hof in Austria, organised as part of the international project ‘A Place at the Royal Table’ in cooperation with the Network of European Royal Residences (ARRE).

‘Wilanów Atelier’
1 March – 14 May
The exhibition presented embroidery and lace works inspired by works of art from the Wilanów art collection, created by participants of the Embroidery Club and the Bobbin Lace Club operating in the museum.

Cabinets of Antiquities
On 1 December, a new exhibition was opened at the exposition, the result of an effort to unite the historic collection of Egyptian and Greek art, which was dispersed as a result of the Second World War. The exhibition restored ancient works of art to their rightful place in the royal residence where – supplemented by publications of source texts – they recall the great tradition of Polish humanities and art collecting, rooted in Greek and Latin antiquities. A wonderful collection of antique vases, aegiptica, paintings, sculptures, engravings and books were the seed of a new form of cultural education that Stanisław Kostka Potocki and his wife Aleksandra née Lubomirski, and then their children and grandchildren, offered to society.

Display of Selected Objects from the Exhibition ‘Jan III Sobieski. The Polish king in Vienna’
11 November – 3 December
The exhibition presented three exhibits from the Vienna exhibition ‘Jan III Sobieski. The Polish king in Vienna’ – Sermon of Saint John the Baptist by Jan Reisner, a crystal altar set from the monastery in Studzianna, Łódź Voivodeship, and the so-called private portrait of Jan III.

‘Flowers & Emotions’ – Floristic Exhibition
16 – 17 September; 1,858 attendees
Exhibition of examination works by candidates for master floristry and journeyman floristry, organised in cooperation with the Małgorzata Niska Floristry School. 

Open Storage Gallery in Markoniówka
On 12 September, the ceremonial opening of the modern exhibition space took place. The unique nature of the exhibition enabled the presentation of valuable works of art that, for various reasons, had not been shown for years. Here you could find an exclusive collection of goldsmith's art, original wall fabrics from the royal apartments and a collection of objects from the Far East, including works decorated with several types of lacquer, enamelled metal vessels, a rich collection of porcelain and watercolour paintings on paper. The modern space of the pavilion was equipped with specially designed display cases enabling visitors to view delicate exhibits from up close.

Display of the Portrait of Jan III Sobieski from the St. Joseph’s Church on Kahlenberg in Vienna
4 August – 6 November; 57,845 attendees

Special display of the portrait of Jan III from the Kahlenberg church. A painting from the first half of the 18th century, of unknown authorship, after conservation, could be admired in the King's Antechamber. 

‘Vive la mode, or French Women at the Polish court’
15 July – 30 October; 91,215 attendees
Exhibition of baroque-inspired costumes made by students of the Warsaw School of Arts. The dresses were presented during the Night of Museums 2017 by participants of the ‘Debiutantki’ charity and educational programme.

‘Jan III Sobieski. The Polish King in Vienna’
7 July – 1 November
Exhibition at the Winter Palace in Vienna. The main organiser of the exhibition was the Museum und Schloss Belvedere. On the Polish side, four royal residences were involved in the preparations (the Royal Łazienki Museum, the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów, the Royal Castle in Warsaw, and the Wawel Castle).

‘Sobieski’s Hours’ 
1 June – 26 October; 120,003 attendees
The exhibition presented a facsimile of the so-called manuscript "Sobieski's Hours" [„Godzinki Sobieskiego”] and fifty-four miniatures from the work. The project was carried out in cooperation with the Swiss publishing house Quaternio and the Polish Bernardinum.

‘Tower of Babel vs. Space’
13 May – 4 April; 9,432 attendees
The exhibition of doctoral students of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw presented a wide range of meanings and symbols of the contemporary language of art. 

9th Tulip Exhibition in Wilanów
1–2 April; 11,804 attendees
The exhibition presented various varieties of tulips and floristic compositions.

‘Around Tea, Coffee and Chocolate’
29 April, 2014 – 5 November, 2017; 199,514 attendees
Wilanów ceramics collection – extremely valuable and rare items made of red and black stoneware.

‘Faces of Nature’ – Exhibition of Diploma Works by the Małgorzata Niska School of Floristry
17–18 September; 2,800 attendees
Exhibition of floristic compositions prepared as diploma works by graduates of the Małgorzata Niska School of Floristry.

‘Wilanów Genius Loci Two Views’
2–24 July; 6,858 attendees
Exhibition prepared by second-year students of the Faculty of Graphics of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. The exhibition was the result of a joint project of the Department of Contemporary Graphics Theory, the Workshop Graphics Studio and the Mariusz Kazana Foundation promoting Polish graphics.

‘Clothes at the Court of King Jan III’
17 June – 30 October; 70,773 attendees
Exhibition of costumes resulting from many months of study and work of the participants of the "Clothes at the court of King Jan III" competition; works were presented in two categories – reconstruction and inspiration.

‘Carpe diem and Powdery Rococo’
27 May 2016 – 22 May 2017
Exhibition of costumes of participants of the 4th edition of the educational and charity programme ‘Debiutantki’. The costumes were designed by first-year students of the Warsaw School of Arts.

‘MOŻNA - Young Graphic Designers from the Academy of Fine Arts at the Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów’
14 May – 2 June; 4,528 attendees.
The exhibition of students of the Faculty of Graphics of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw was the result of a museum programme aimed at directing thinking about one's own work in the context of the exhibition space. It was a reversal of the traditional order of organising an exhibition, where individual tasks are divided among curators, artists, set designers, editors, promotion and education departments.

8th Tulip Exhibition in Wilanów
11 March – 13 March; 5,624 attendees.
At the exhibition co-organised by the Association of Producers of Ornamental Bulb Plants, one could see nearly a hundred varieties of tulips produced on Polish horticultural farms. The substantive patronage of the exhibition was provided by the Institute of Horticulture in Skierniewice, Łódź Voivodeship.

‘Dance, Gesture’
26 February – 4 March; 1,319 attendees.
Maria Wollenberg-Kluza's paintings represent reflective painting, permeated with other forms of artistic expression, such as music, poetry, theatre and dance.

‘Around Tea, Coffee and Chocolate’
29 April 2014 – 31 December 2016; 162,453 attendees.
Wilanów ceramics collection – extremely valuable and rare items made of red and black stoneware.

‘Around Tea, Coffee and Chocolate’
29 April 2014 – 31 December 2015
Wilanów ceramics collection – extremely valuable and rare items made of red and black stoneware.

‘Seeing the Landscape’
29 January– 6 February; 825 attendees.
Students, graduates, doctoral students and employees of the Department of Landscape Art of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences presented their artistic works.

‘Human Rights. I See: Heritage’
18 February – 10 March; 1,511 attendees.
The exhibition of photographic works combined in an original way the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the statements of representatives of Polish humanistic thought, such as Hugo Kołłątaj, Cyprian Kamil Norwid and Leszek Kołakowski.

7th Tulip Exhibition in Wilanów
20–22 March; 4,991 attendees.
The exhibition featured nearly 110 varieties of tulips produced on Polish horticultural farms. The substantive patronage of the exhibition was provided by the Institute of Horticulture in Skierniewice.

‘Borderlands of Photography’
11 – 20 May; 1,850 attendees.
The idea of the exhibition was to juxtapose the two worlds of photography: analogue and digital in all its aspects – technical, technological and intellectual. This also applies to noble and alternative photography techniques. Faculty of New Media, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw.

‘Senses of Art, Exhibition of Paintings by Katarzyna Kowalska’
26 February – 10 April; 700 attendees.

‘Senses of Art, Exhibition of Paintings and Illustrations by Aga Pietrzykowska’
16 April – 10 June; 800 attendees.

‘Senses of Art, Exhibition of Posters and Book Graphics by Prof. Maciej Buszewicz’
18 June – 30 July; 900 attendees.

‘200th Anniversary of the Publication The History of Art of Antiquity [O sztuce u dawnych] by St. K. Potocki’
5 March – 30 September
The exhibition promoted knowledge about the founder of the Wilanów museum, Count Stanisław Kostka Potocki, and the importance of his innovative research in the field of art history and archaeology for European culture. It also concerned the popularisation of this knowledge in the first Polish publication of St. K. Potocki on this topic addressed to Polish society.

‘The Beauty of Ink Painting’
18 March – 24 April; 15,518 attendees.
The exhibition in a display case in the basement of the Palace presented replicas of scrolls from various trends of traditional Chinese painting from the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. It was complemented by decorative and utilitarian ceramic objects.

Empire Dress Exhibition
18–29 May
The first joint exhibition of ‘Debiutantki’ and the Warsaw School of Arts – ‘Flowers bloomed in King Jan's garden’. The exhibition included empire dresses made by first-year students.

‘Orient. Modernity and Art’
25 June – 21 September 2014; 35,771 attendees.
The exhibition, organised in cooperation with the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, presented 47 works by Turkish artists from the collection of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, created from the 1980s to the beginning of the 21st century, as part of the celebration of the 600th anniversary of Polish-Turkish diplomatic relations. Curator: Zeynep Yasa-Yaman.

6th Tulip Exhibition in Wilanów
15 – 16 March; 4,110 attendees.
The exhibition was organised together with the Association of Producers of Ornamental Bulb Plants. It was aimed at promoting flowers, as well as learning about the history of their cultivation and their importance in horticulture. The exhibition featured over 2,000 flowers of several dozen varieties of tulips.

‘Around Tea, Coffee and Chocolate’
29 April – 31 December; 151,774 attendees.
Wilanów ceramics collection – extremely valuable and rare items made of red and black stoneware.

‘Wilanów for Young Talents’
23 June – 5 December
The exhibition was held in the historic interiors of the Palace. The exhibition of works by lovers of historical tailoring, participants of the ‘Wilanów for young talents’ project presented copies and reconstructions of clothing from the 17th to the 19th century.

‘Sleeping Capital 4. The Art of Exchange. Józef Robakowski Collection’
11 – 16 October, 4 – 9 November and 25 – 30 November
The shows presented in the Orangery of the Wilanów Palace Museum were structured around three topics: the avant-garde of artistic cinema, the international film magazine INFERMENTAL operating in the 1980s, the VAMP video art magazine launched in 1991 in Berlin, and the archive of the Workshop of Film Form and Performance Art.

‘Ikebana Photography Exhibition’
7 October – 8 December
A series of 10 selected ikebana photos from the 2012 exhibition in the Grand Vestibule by photographer Michał Kawka.

‘Ikebana Exhibition as part of the Japanese October 11th”
5 – 6 October
Ikebana is an extraordinary phenomenon of Japanese culture, the art of sophisticated flower arranging, which has evolved over the centuries, creating various styles and schools, reaching the heights of painting, sculpture and even poetry. It is now highly appreciated not only by the Japanese themselves.

‘Wilanów Colours of Summer’ – Exhibition of Competition Works
20–22 September
Exhibition of examination papers of the Małgorzata Niska School of Floristry at the florist's level. Additionally, a competition was organised – Wilanów Colours of Summer – for any floristic work for hobbyists and professionals, which was inspired by the history of King Jan III's Palace.

‘Gardens Through the Lens’
30 July 2012 – 28 January; interior of the Palace at Wilanów
The exhibition included selected photos of winners of photography competitions and participants of workshops organised by the Palace Museum at Wilanów.

‘Helena Modrzejewska – an Icon of Style, From Distance to Temptation, International Post-competition Exhibition’
29 May – 1 August; interior of the Palace in Wilanów
The exhibition presented works in two competition categories: reconstructions and inspirations.

‘Primus inter pares’
23 April – 8 December, interior of the Palace in Wilanów
The ‘Primus inter pares’ exhibition was a story about Jan Sobieski, his family and its formation, about his military expeditions and political career full of successes, but also not free from failures, about his passions, keen sense of humour and favourite pastimes, and finally about his interests including various fields of knowledge. The ‘Primus inter pares’ exhibition was located in the Palace in Wilanów because there is no better place to present the figure of King Jan III than the interior of his favourite summer residence, where he lived the life of ‘the first among equals’ and where he died. The beauty and importance of the royal chambers were emphasised by the surprising scenography; we used light and sound, multimedia and films, we presented extraordinary works of art and written testimonies. They included, among others: the most exquisite portraits of Jan III (also from private and foreign collections), literary and scientific works dedicated to the monarch, manuscripts, historical and allegorical compositions, miniatures, souvenirs related to the Sobieski family, but also small, seemingly ordinary items of everyday use.

5th Tulip Exhibition
15 – 17 March, the Orangery of the Wilanów Palace
The exhibition presented various varieties of tulips, as well as floristic compositions using them. The exhibition was accompanied by workshops and lectures. Co-organisers: Association of Producers of Ornamental Bulb Plants in Skierniewice.

‘Gallery of the Homeless’
23 February – 3 March, the Orangery of the Palace at Wilanów
Organised together with the MUWA - Cultural Association, ‘Gallery of the Homeless’ was an open and dynamically changing photography exhibition.

‘Following the Historical Gardens Trail. Post-competition Exhibition’
19 February – 30 September
Exhibition summarising last year's photography competition ‘On the Trail of Historic Gardens’.

‘Labyrinth of Light’
from January to 23 March and from 7 December
There was a light installation in the garden next to the Orangery. The Labyrinth of Light was accompanied by a mapping show.

‘The Wilanów Art Collection. Continuation, 1993 – 2011’
12 September 2012 – February 2013
The exhibition in the Orangery presented works of art related to the history of the Wilanów residence and its inhabitants, as well as artefacts reproducing and supplementing the former collection: paintings, engravings, prints and everyday objects. Archaeological artifacts from field research conducted since 2003 were shown for the first time. The exhibition was also a form of thanking the donors of the Wilanów Palace Museum, which has received gifts from 26 benefactors over the last 19 years, including two institutions.

‘Sleeping Capital 3. Exhibition from the Collection of Barbara and Andrzej Bonarski, Polish Painting and Sculpture of the 1980s’
30 May – 29 July, the Orangery
The exhibition from the collection of Barbara and Andrzej Bonarski was the third proposal of a cyclical programme carried out by the Profile Foundation and the Wilanów Palace Museum under the slogan ‘Sleeping capital’, the aim of which was to present the most significant private collections of contemporary and modern art. In Polish culture, poor in great collecting traditions, Andrzej Bonarski's activity as an animator of the contemporary art scene was unprecedented, resulting from his fascination with art and commitment to its promotion. The exhibited collection was a unique collection of Polish art of the 1980s, an extensive set of paintings and examples of sculptures classified as so-called new expression, with iconic works of this period by artists such as Jarosław Modzelewski, Włodzimierz Pawlak and Marek Sobczyk.

‘In the Silence of the Night – in the Christmas Eve Circle’
4 – 18 December
Exhibition of Christmas decorations in the Orangery.

‘The Lubomirski Family in Wilanów. Policy and Privacy’
from 14 October
The artistic patronage of the Lubomirski family shaped the Wilanów residence for almost the entire 18th century. Works of art from this period have been conserved to this day in the Palace itself and the museum's historical collections. Among them is the richest collection of portraits of members of the Lubomirski family in Polish collections, consisting of 62 paintings. The exhibition included selected portraits of members of the Lubomirski family from the collections of the Wilanów Palace Museum, including a gallery of family portraits in the White Hall of the Palace, and portraits of Izabella Lubomirska née Czartoryska and her immediate family in the Princess Marshal Lubomirska's Apartments. A new tour route was run through the entire Palace, showing the patronage of the Lubomirski family in Wilanów, and the Bathroom of Izabella Lubomirska née Czartoryska was also made available to visitors.

Shodō Exhibition
14 October – 13 November, the Orangery
Exhibition of Japanese calligraphy by Kaoh Tateyama, a shodō artist, complemented by the calligraphic works of master Sachiko Horii (To Ren).

Bonsai Exhibition
14 – 16 October, the Orangery
Exhibition of representatives of the Juku Bonsai Training Group, bonsai artists: Tadeusz Bednarczyk, Jarosław Burczyński, Mirosław Dybaś, Mariusz Karolak, Dariusz.

‘Wilanów as you don't know it’
26 August – 8 October, the Orangery
Exhibition of nature photography showing the biological diversity of Wilanów. The exhibition included about 100 works by the photographer Jerzy Woźniak, who photographed nature in Wilanów for several months.

‘Sleeping Capital 2. Witkacy et al.’
14 June – 15 August, the Orangery
The exhibition was created in cooperation with collectors Ewa Franczak and Stefan Okowicz and the Profile Foundation, as the second instalment of the "Sleeping Capital" series, presented private collections of works of art. The photographic, drawing and painting works of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz and people associated with him were presented.

‘The Charm of Rococo Fashion’
1–26 June, Palace
Exhibition of works by young clothing designers, resulting from the ‘Wilanów for young talents’ competition. The exhibition featured works distinguished and awarded in two categories. In the RECONSTRUCTIONS category: stunning court dresses worn by the most famous beauty of the era, the Marquise de Pompadour and the court toilette of the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. We also saw men's clothing, both French and Polish, including an exquisite, embroidered justacorps (szustokor) with a white cambric shirt and short knee-length trousers, white stockings and leather shoes with bows on the instep. Additionally, replicas of Polish national costumes, made by design students of the Institute of Textile Architecture of the Lodz University of Technology.

Sculpture Pavilion – Permanent Exhibition
Open from May 2011
Exhibition of sculptures and architectural elements that have previously remained in the Museum's storage resources. The exhibition has been made available in what was the new glass pavilion for the public visiting the gardens.

FOTOŁOWY 2010
27 April – 8 May 2011, Palace
The exhibition summarised the photography workshops for young people that took place in 2010.

‘In the Silence of the Night – a Christmas Feast’
5 – 19 December, the Orangery
The seventh edition of the Christmas exhibition of festive table arrangements. The aim of the exhibition was to present table arrangements during Christmas to a wide audience.

Exhibition of Paintings by Students of the Academy of Fine Arts Taking Part in the Plein-air Event ‘Anyone can paint’
September, Królewska Cukiernia Wilanowska [The Royal Wilanów Confectionery]
The plein-air workshop ‘Everyone can paint’ took place on 19 August, 2010 in the main courtyard of the Palace at Wilanów. Famous Polish actors took part in it, capturing on canvas the image of the Wilanów Palace, the pearl of the Polish Baroque. Seven young artists, the most talented students of art high schools, provided them with professional, friendly advice and technical assistance. All guests visiting the museum could take part in the plein-air event. The completed works were presented at the September exhibition in the Królewska Cukiernia. Paintings painted by actors and paintings created during the plein-air event could be purchased at an auction, the proceeds of which were allocated to scholarships for the best young painters selected by the Wilanów Academy Association, the organiser of the plein-air event.

‘Sleeping Capital. 20th century Photography from the Collection of Cezary Pieczyński’
15 September – 30 October, the Orangery
The exhibition – the inauguration of a cyclical programme of exhibitions – presented the most interesting private collections of contemporary and modern art. The Wilanów Palace Museum, engaging in the series, cultivates the traditions of the activity of Stanisław Kostka Potocki, a great art connoisseur and collector who in 1805 made his collection available to the public in the Wilanów Palace, creating the first open art museum in Poland. The exhibition showed part of Cezary Pieczyński's collection; works of the most important masters of world and Polish photography, starting from the achievements of the first creators of photography at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, through pioneers of artistic photography and avant-garde movements, to the works of the leading creators of contemporary photography. The exhibition was created in cooperation with the Profile Foundation. The catalogue accompanying the exhibition was published by the Profile Foundation.

‘Let's Discover European heritage in Royal Residences’
18–30 September, Garden galleries of the Wilanów Palace Museum
The exhibition presented photographs and videos created by young people participating in educational workshops in six royal residences and highlighted the variety of ways of perceiving European heritage. In the spring of 2010, the education departments of the former palace in Brussels, the palaces in Versailles, Wilanów, Schönbrunn and Madrid, and the castle in Chambord organised classes devoted to royal residences and their impact on the surroundings. During a week of intensive activities, young people learned about history, architecture and art in European royal residences using the lens of a camera. Polish youth participating in educational workshops in Wilanów created 4 documentary films under the common title ‘Change’. The resulting document allows you to discover the European heritage and numerous changes taking place in Wilanów.

‘Amor Polonus, or the Love of the Poles’
23 March – 15 August, the Orangery
The exhibition presented works of art from 33 Polish institutions, museum collections (including Wilanów), ecclesiastical and private collections. The main theme related to the expression of love in the work of Polish artists from the 15th to the end of the 19th century, with particular emphasis on the art of the era of King Jan III. The exhibition became an incentive to reflect on the emotional culture of Poles in three aspects: Amor Patriae, Amor Feminae and Amor Familiae.

‘PaT - Prevention and Theatre’
16 January – 22 February, the Orangery
The exhibition of the first exhibition of the nationwide programme of the Police Headquarters ’Prevention and Theatre’, implemented in cooperation with the Wilanów Academy Association, showed the effects of 4 years of activity of an educational and preventive programme unique in Europe, addressed to secondary school students. Its aim is to show young people the values associated with living without addictions, to expose the manipulation and mechanisms of addiction, and to promote art as an area in which young people can find their potential and value. So far, nearly 100,000 people from 9 voivodeships and 68 cities and counties have participated in the programme.

‘The Royal Carriages of Jan III and Marie Casimire’
opening on 18 January, 2010, Historical Room of the Wilanów Palace
Presentation of preserved elements of the decorations of three royal parade carriages of Jan III and Marie Casimire, which are the only remains of vehicles of this rank in Poland. Their shapes, the material from which they are made, sculptures, traces of gilding and, above all, painted scenes allow us to tell stories about their original appearance, rank in court ceremonies and events in which they took part. Rotating platforms on which reconstructed skeletons of carriage boxes with original decorations were placed provided the opportunity for a clear display of the historic material.

An animated presentation (with bilingual commentary) of the parade entry of Constance of Austria into Poland as an example of the Sobieski family's continuation of the traditions of court ceremonies increased the attractiveness of the exhibition.

Post-competition Exhibition of Designs for a Research Vehicle
15 December 2009 – 10 January 2010, the Kitchen
Presentation of projects submitted to the competition organised by the Wilanów Palace Museum (research vehicle for educational activities).

‘In the Silence of the Night... in a Fairy-tale Land’
6 – 20 December, the Orangery
An exhibition of Christmas decorations arranged in the style of various famous fairy tales.

VII Japanese October. Autumn Ikebana Exhibition in the Royal Wilanów
2, 3, 4 October, the Orangery
The VII Japanese October was an event accompanying the official celebration of the 90th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Poland and Japan. The honorary patronage of the VII Japanese October is held by the Embassy of Japan in Poland and Ikebana International with its headquarters in Tokyo.

‘Secrets of Nature – My Magical Corner in the Royal Gardens’
20 June – 12 July, Park
The exhibition presented competition works prepared by children as part of the art competition on Children's Day.

‘Cutting’
6 June, Wilanów garden
Exhibition of posters promoting the active fight against breast cancer; the exhibition was visited by the Park guests.

‘Confessio’
14 – 28 May, Palace – Historical Room
Exhibition of photographs by Magdalena Chudzicka as part of the V Warsaw Festival of Artistic Photography.

‘Baroque Festival. Art in the Service of Primate Michał Stefan Radziejowski (1645 – 1705)’
12 May – 15 September, the Orangery
An exhibition dedicated to a relative of King Jan III, who for many years was also a very important collaborator of the monarch and often stayed at the Wilanów court, holding the highest state and church positions in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The exhibition presented approximately 200 objects, including three Brussels tapestries from the mid-17th century, French fabrics and silver from workshops that supplied the court of Louis XIV in Versailles, a gold Roman sculpture-reliquary, and portraits. The exhibition was preceded by many months of conservation work, thanks to which many works of art regained their former glory and many were saved from destruction.

Tulip Exhibition
27 – 29 March, the Kitchen
Gardeners from the Association of Producers of Ornamental Bulb Plants presented 38 varieties of tulips currently grown in their greenhouses. The exhibition was opened by the Director of the Wilanów Palace Museum – Paweł Jaskanis, the vice-president of the Association – Jadwiga Treder, and Dariusz Sochacki from ISK. 2,500 tulip flowers were arranged in dozens of attractive compositions by Mariola Giezek, Danuta Polkowska and Anna Wilkońska.

Contemporary Photography Exhibition: Polish-American Photography Workshops
12 – 26 March
The exhibition presented the effects of the Polish-American Photography Workshops, part of the cooperation between the Wilanów Palace Museum and the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. This was an exhibition of great portrait photography. The unusual faces of people representing a different culture were juxtaposed with a ‘portrait’ of the place where these people live. Two photographs must be enough to describe the cultural context – this is a very difficult task.

Andrzej Kreutz Majewski – Painting
22 January – 2 March, the Orangery
Exhibition of the works of the world-famous painter, set designer and teacher, winner of many international awards, included 150 paintings from the years 1959 – 2007.

‘Viewpoint’
3 December 2008 – 18 January 2009, the Kitchen
Exhibition of photographs by Zuzanna Szarek, inspired by the Palace and Park in Wilanów. The young artist (a student of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw) highlighted the changes taking place in a place perceived as cultural heritage.

‘The Silence of the Night’
6 – 16 December, the Orangery
The exhibition, focused around the Christmas Eve table, presented traditional and modern arrangements made by florist companies, along with an exhibition of decorative porcelain.

‘Colours of the Royal Route’
14 – 31 November, the Orangery
Another annual plein-air exhibition of art school students. The main topic was the monuments and landscape of Wilanów.

‘Bankowa Street’
3 – 31 October, the Orangery
The monthly exhibition devoted to banking aimed to present issues related to finance and banking through the prism of everyday life and history. The exhibition stimulated the imagination and allowed us to understand the historical and contemporary function and role of the bank. The exhibition presented the history of banking – collections of souvenirs, documents, postcards, photos, etc. from the 19th and even 18th centuries.

Japanese October in Wilanów – Exhibition of Japanese Art and Culture
3 October – 16 November, the Kitchen
The Vl edition of the Japanese culture and art mini-festival featured the art of Kakemono – Japanese scrolls. In addition to the exhibition, the exhibition was accompanied by a display of kimonos presented by Japanese guests – kimono masters from the Kyoto Imperial School, a tea ceremony and a series of lectures on Japanese culture.

‘King Jan III and his Companions-in-arms’
10 September – 31 November, The Royal Apartments
The exhibition organised inside the Wilanów Palace recalled the great victory of 1683 and its Polish heroes. We paid attention not so much to material souvenirs related to the event, but to the stories about people, the participants of the historical events. Old diaries and diaries of the participants of the Vienna events were used to construct the exhibition's narrative. Fragments of quotations from these sources were incorporated into the sound structure – Eugeniusz Rudnik's composition. The scenography for the exhibition was prepared by Marcin Stajewski.

‘Wilanów Colours of Summer’
29 – 31 August, the Grove of Akademos
The exhibition presented summer flower arrangements made by renowned florists and museum employees.

XXI International Poster Biennial. Competition exhibition. Golden Debut Named after Henryk Tomaszewski
8 June – 7 September, the Orangery
At the competition exhibition, one fourth of all submitted posters could be seen – 510 in the categories for professionals: Ideological, Cultural and Advertising, and 150 in the Henryk Tomaszewski Golden Debut category. It was an opportunity to see the best in poster design in the last two years and to learn about the latest graphic design trends in the world.

‘Warsaw Chic – Clothes from the First Half of the 20th century from the Collection of the Historical Museum of the Capital City of Warsaw’
19 April – 1 June, the Orangery
Costumes and accessories from 1900 –1950 created a picture of changes in fashion and customs. At the same time, attempts were made to show the beauty of objects, e.g. an elegant women's blouse from Bogusław Hersy's Fashion House, a fan made of feathers, a walking stick with a decorative silver handle, a handbag embroidered with beads, or a blouse made of silk obtained from a parachute during the war. Some of the small items shown are no longer in use (e.g. shoe lacing hook, lorgnette). Valuable exhibits were made in Warsaw and used by Warsaw residents, documenting the everyday life of the capital before its almost complete destruction during the Second World War.

‘Harlequin Offended at the World [Arlekin na świat urażony]’
17 April – 30 August, the Kitchen
The title of the exhibition was taken from a stage work by Franciszek Bohomolec. Harlequin, an 18th century hero of commedia dell'arte, transported guests to the world of the former royal and aristocratic theatre. We witnessed actors in theatrical costumes, spectators in original 18th century costumes, and valuable works of art thematically related to the former court theatre. The exhibition was accompanied by the play ‘Parade’ [„Parady”] by Jan Potocki, the premiere of which took place on 27 April in the Banqueting Hall of King Jan III.

‘Leszek Mądzik's Image Theatre. 40th Anniversary of Creativity’
27 February – 30 March, the Orangery
The 40th anniversary of Leszek Mądzik's creative work was an excuse to present the achievements of the artist associated with the Catholic University of Lublin [KUL] to the Warsaw audience. The exhibition presented in Wilanów consisted of specially prepared art installations and elements of theatre scenography from the performances of the KUL Art Stage, including: ‘The Herbarium’ [„Zielnik”], ‘Moisture’ [„Wilgoć”], ‘The Gate’ [„Wrota”], ‘Wandering’ [„Wędrowne”], ‘Breath’ [„Tchnienie”] and ‘Kir’. The whole event was enriched by the presentation of music accompanying the performances.

The Chinese Rooms
from February 2008, 1st floor of the right wing of the Wilanów Palace
A new exhibition was prepared as a residential interior decorated with Far Eastern decorative art. The Wilanów Palace has been a place of exhibition of Far Eastern art collections for over three hundred years. The today unique rooms on the first floor (right wing of the Wilanów Palace), with decorations referring to Chinese aesthetics, having undergone comprehensive conservation, are the most appropriate place to display collections of Far Eastern ceramics, lacquerware, enamel, wood and stone and furniture.

‘European Ceramics and Glass. Gallery of Decorative Art’
February 2008, Hall next to the Chinese and Hunting Rooms
The exhibition of artistic ceramics and glass placed in the newly acquired exhibition space included approximately 115 foremost objects from the 15th to the 19th century, representing various types of ceramics (9 showcases) and glass (1 showcase) in the form of a studio exhibition, allowed for highlighting the most important stages in the history of the development of these fields of art, making stylistic comparisons and observing decorative details up close.

‘A Journey Through Italian Art 1950–80. One hundred Works from the Farnesina Collection’
17 December 2007 – 15 January 2008
The exhibition was devoted to Italian art from the years 1950 – 80 and included such phenomena as Arte Informale, Arte Povera, pop art, conceptualism, and trans-avant-garde. The Polish audience had the opportunity to meet the greatest names of Italian art of the 20th century: Emilio Vedova, Lucio Fontana, Mario Merz, Giulio Paolini, Carlo Maria Mariani, Sandro Chia and Michelangelo Pistoletto. The works of the Italian artists clearly showed what is most valuable in art – the durability of tradition and the power of Italian fantasy.

‘Silverware. Gallery of Decorative Art’
November, Hunting Rooms
A temporary exhibition of French and Polish table silver from the Wilanów collection made the most interesting objects of goldsmith art available to the public. The exhibition was accompanied by popular science publications.

Hunting Rooms
November, 1st floor of the right wing of the Wilanów Palace
A new exhibition in the rooms of the first floor of the right wing of the Wilanów Palace, which in the 19th century received a masonry decoration of the ceiling and walls with hunting elements (carved heads of deer and hunting dogs), designating them as the Hunting Rooms. This unique decoration, which has undergone careful conservation, was an appropriate background for the exhibition of part of the Wilanów hunting collection. There were, among others: valuable paintings such as the portrait ‘Portrait of Józef Sapieha’ by Mirys (?), a painting depicting ‘The Interior of the Kitchen’ by Matham Jacobi, graphics with hunting scenes, furniture, weapons and equipment used during hunting. The exhibition introduced viewers to the atmosphere of hunting, which was an important element of the customs of the owners of the Wilanów Palace.

V Japanese October in Wilanów
October, the Kitchen 
V edition of the exhibition devoted to Japanese culture and art.

‘Secrets of Two Cupids’
29 July – 30 September, the Kitchen
The exhibition in the Kitchen showed two paintings from the Wilanów collection and discoveries made during conservation works, along with comparative materials from other museums.

‘Wilanów Gardens as an Expression of the Patriotism and Genius of King Jan III Sobieski’
June – September
The exhibition presented the historical value of the park and the importance of plants used in Sobieski's era to decorate gardens. A flower bed was established in which seasonal historical plants were planted according to the baroque order, as well as a vegetable and herbal bed referring to the fruit gardens from the era of King Jan III. The Orangery plants (bucket plants) were placed in the garden, selected on the basis of the Wilanów Inventory from 1729.

‘Greek Vases from the Art Collection of Stanisław Kostka Potocki’
26 June – 23 September, the Orangery
The exhibition of Greek vases was the first presentation of the reconstructed part of the collection created by Stanisław Kostka Potocki, an outstanding politician, educational reformer and the first Polish archaeologist conducting systematic scientific research. This is the largest and best-known Polish eighteenth century collection of Greek vases, made available to the public as early as 1805, when Stanisław Kostka Potocki created the Wilanów Museum, one of the first museums in Poland. The exhibition presented artefacts (vases, paintings, sculptures) from the Wilanów Palace Museum and many other museum collections: the National Museum, the Royal Castle and the National Library in Warsaw, the Castle Museum in Łańcut, the Library of the Institute of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw, the Department of Old Prints of the Library of the University of Warsaw, and the Palace Museum in Nieborów. Moreover, we managed to obtain valuable and rarely exhibited objects from private collections.

‘L’antica maniera Giovanni Calandrelli’ – Drawings and Gems from the Collections of the Antikensammlung in Berlin
27 April – 1 July, northern wing of the Wilanów Palace, rooms of the 19th century portrait gallery
The first exhibition in Poland of a collection of gems from the Berlin museum, which had never lent its valuable collection before.

‘Beauty Came to Me’. Wojciech Weiss – Painting of the White Period, Aneri Irena Wiessowa – Painting
19 April – 15 July, the Orangery
The exhibition, co-organised with the Wojciech Weiss foundation, presented works from the so-called white period in this artist's work. In addition, the exhibition presented the works of the painter's wife, Aneri Irena Weiss.

‘Easter - a New Beginning’
22 March – 9 April, the Orangery
Works by Halina Kaczmarczyk and Christmas decorations by the Florists of the Gardens of the Palace Museum in Wilanów. The main motif of the exhibition was the egg, and the paintings, exhibits and flowers created a festive atmosphere.

‘The 4 Seasons in Wilanów’
12 January – 4 March, the Orangery
Exhibition of paintings created during a plein-air workshop organised by the museum for talented young people from art schools in various Polish cities.

‘Ceremonial Maces in Poland, 16th – 18th Centuries’
5 December 2006 – 25 March 2007, the Kitchen
The first exhibition in the Res sarmatica series honouring subsequent anniversaries of the Battle of Vienna. The famous and legendary insignia of military power were displayed in connection with painted images of dignitaries. The presented ceremonial maces came from Polish public and private collections. The monographic exhibition, which presented over 60 objects from the 16th – 18th centuries, was addressed to lovers of history, old Polish language, as well as private collectors.

Japanese October
October, the Kitchen
Exhibition of photos by Leszek Mądzik ‘Poetry of Kamakura’, performance of the play ‘The Furrow’ [„Bruzda"] and workshops and presentation of Japanese traditional cuisine: Sushi.

‘In the Footsteps of the Pre-Raphaelites. Polish Artists and British Art at the turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries’
5 September – 15 November, the Orangery
The exhibition presented the various ways through which the work of the Pre-Raphaelites reached our country, as well as the attitude of Polish artists and writers towards it. Works by Stanisław Wyspiański, Józef Mehoffer, Edward Okuń, Jacek Malczewski and other painters were presented. The sensation of the exhibition was a set of engravings by Feliks Jasiński based on paintings by Burne-Jones. An equally important part of the exhibition were works of decorative arts illustrating connections with English Arts and Crafts products.

‘The Refined Charm of White Porcelain. Wilanów Biscuit Collection’
13 June – 14 September, the Kitchen
Presentation of the Wilanów collection of biscuits, which is a unique and the largest (with 170 pieces) collection of this type of unglazed porcelain products in Poland. In 1751, Jean-Jacques Bachelier, a sculptor and decorator from the Vincennes factory, the predecessor of Sèvres, came up with the brilliant idea of not covering the modelled figurines with colourful decorations and glaze that blurred the precision of details. The exhibition shows objects from historical collections and post-war acquisitions from the 18th and 19th centuries, products from the Meissen factory, as well as French workshops, factories from Berlin, Vienna and others.

‘Historic Plants and the Natural Environment of Wilanów Park’
spring, Wilanów Park
In the garden at the Orangery there were boards made based on source materials that presented plants decorating the park from the Baroque era, 19th century English gardens and a Neo-Renaissance garden.

‘Wojciech Weiss – Graphics’
10 March – 18 April, the Kitchen
Weiss's graphic works have always remained in the shadow of his paintings; the artist did not have an exhibition of his graphic works during his lifetime. The retrospective exhibition of Wojciech Weiss's graphics in Wilanów presented approximately 200 works, almost the entire artistic achievements of the master. It was organised in cooperation with the Nautilus antique salon from Krakow.

‘From the St. Kostka Potocki Museum to a Virtual Museum’
24 January – 31 March, the Kitchen
The exhibition presented the use of the latest digital techniques for registering artefacts. These techniques allow for the complete digitisation of the object, thanks to which its historical essence will be preserved for future generations regardless of the fate of the artefact itself. The exhibition documented the progress been made in the field of conservation over the last several decades, and was organised on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the museum.

‘The Silence of the Night’
winter, garden at the Grove of Akademos Grove (tents)
The exhibition featured Christmas ornaments and decorations prepared by Warsaw florists. The main accent of the exhibition were two Bethlehem nativity scenes made in different arrangements.

III Japanese October in the Palace in Wilanów
October
The exhibition was created in cooperation with the Polish-Japanese Society as part of an annual programme under the patronage of the Embassy of Japan.

V Autumn Exhibition of Ikebana and Woodcuts from the Japanese Collection of the National Museum in Warsaw
14 – 16 October, the Orangery
Presentation of flower arrangements prepared by ikebana masters – Halina Pacwa and Wieńczysława Sato, associated with Ikebana International. The exhibition on 15 October was accompanied by a lecture by Prof. Wieńczysława Sato, ‘The world of ikebana and kimono’.

Exhibition of Bonsai and Woodcuts from the Japanese Collection of the National Museum in Warsaw
22 – 23 October, the Kitchen
The exhibition was combined with a demonstration of bonsai tree formation by the Warsaw Bonsai Group. There was a lecture dedicated to the art of bonsai on 23 October.

‘Wilanów Colours of Summer’
9 – 11 September, Palace – Green Hallway, White Hall, Izabela Lubomirska Apartments
Flower compositions prepared by leading Polish florists, in colour and style, were adapted to individual interiors, emphasising their architecture and decor.

‘Polish Cavalry Traditions’ 
9 September – 17 October, the Kitchen
An exhibition prepared by the Polish Army Museum referring to the tradition of Polish weapons, especially related to the anniversary of the Battle of Vienna. The uniforms and weapons of Polish cavalrymen of past eras as well as elements of horse equipment were presented. The exhibition was complemented by paintings by leading Polish warriors, such as Kossak, Batowski and Tryzno.

Exhibition Dedicated to John Paul II ‘Great Compatriot – Poczta Polska’
4 July – 15 July, the Kitchen
A presentation of commemorative stamps with the Pope issued by Poczta Polska on 19 boards.

Presentation of the Tapestry ‘Scene from the History of Mary de Medici’
28 April – 10 May, the King's Library
Display of the 17th century tapestry from the Malbork Castle Museum after the completion of conservation works carried out by the Monument Conservation Workshops in Warsaw.

‘The Tradition and Modernity of the Conservation of Art Works’
18 March – 15 May, the Orangery building and the exhibition in the Palace and garden
The exhibition, prepared at the end of the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, presented the works of the Academy's graduates and students in the field of conservation of various works of art. A special place among these works was occupied by the decoration of the facade and interior of the Palace in Wilanów and works from the Wilanów collection.

‘The Birth of the Art Collection. Stanisław Kostka Potocki's Grand Tour’
15 November 2005 – 9 April 2006, the Orangery
An exhibition dedicated to the creator of the Wilanów Museum, Stanisław Kostka Potocki, and the process of shaping his personality and tastes as a critic, the first Polish art historian and archaeologist. In the 18th century, the Grand Tour, a great journey through Europe – mainly through Italy – was the culmination of a cycle of universal education of young people whose social position meant them to fulfil leading positions in politics, government, the army and society. Potocki's Grand Tour resulted in collections of drawings, graphics, European paintings, ceramics, ancient sculpture and glyptics, numismatics and Far Eastern art brought to Poland. Incorporated into the historic Wilanów art collection, they were included in the first art exhibition in the museum opened in 1805.

‘An Artist on Vacation? Gierymski, Stanisławski, Weiss and Others’
15 January – 28 February, the Orangery
The exhibition presented 90 works by Polish painters from the years 1880 – 1930, the result of their artistic journeys around Italy. They included little-known works by outstanding artists of that period, coming from the collections of Polish museums and private collections.

‘The Gardens of Stanisław Kostka Potocki’
1 June – 30 September, garden at the Orangery and Figgary
Presentation of views and descriptions of the ‘Wilanów Key’ palace gardens from the Potocki era and ‘fructifying’ gardens, along with the presentation of the grange equipment, court garden games and Old Polish cuisine. The garden used plants used in the Wilanów gardens of that period, typical of romantic gardens.

‘My Museum’
10 May – 30 June, the Kitchen
An exhibition of works by children and young people, which was the culmination of the ‘Wilanów Famous Stranger’ educational programme that has been running for six years. In addition to presenting extremely original works of art, literature and photography, it aimed to show the effects of unconventional teaching methods, such as: museum meetings, creative workshops, outdoor games and activities.

‘The Easter Table in Wilanów’
26 March – 25 April, the Kitchen
The exhibition, continuing the Polish tradition of solemn Easter celebrations, presented a festive table prepared for the celebration. The starting material for the arrangement was an imaginary description of the saint in the work Preliminaria Peregrynacji do Ziemi Świętej J.O. Księcia Radziwiłła Sierotki [Preliminaries of the Peregrination to the Holy Land of Prince Radziwiłł the Orphan]. The attraction of the exhibition were reconstructed dishes, fresh bread and confectionery, among others, decorated by the firm A.Blikle in accordance with historical descriptions.

As part of the implementation of the programme for the 200th anniversary of the Museum in Wilanów, modernisation of the permanent exhibition (2005):

Etruscan Cabinet
Permanent exhibition in the Palace; a change of interior arrangement, consisting in restoring the original museum exhibition of ‘Etruscan’ vases, based on 19th century Marconi designs and an engraving included in the album ‘Willanów’ by H. Skimborowicz and W. Gerson from 1877. Conservation work was carried out on the painting decorations on the ceiling, walls, window and door glyphs, and maintenance of portals. Additional shelves were made and installed in accordance with the iconography from the 19th century and with the places of their location discovered during the work. Thanks to this, the current exhibition was enriched with 40 objects.

‘Wilanów Art Collection’
Exhibition of selected objects of artistic craftsmanship in the northern garden gallery on the ground floor of the Palace. A presentation of ceramics, glass, silver, jewellery, enamel and Far Eastern products.

A Gallery Called the Museum
Permanent exhibition in the so-called The Great Crimson Salon in the northern wing of the Palace. The new version of the exhibition refers to the illustrations from the album ‘Willanów’ by Skimborowicz and Gerson from 1877. It shows a room that has served as a gallery of European paintings since the opening of the museum in 1805. The exhibition highlights the process of transforming the private collection of Aleksandra and Stanisław Kostka Potocki into a professional public museum.

The Collector's Office
A new exhibition arranged in three guest rooms on the first floor of the northern wing. A collector in the old sense is not only an amateur of art, but also an expert with a critical attitude towards it. The location of the exhibition – next to the 19th century Portrait Gallery – is a natural reference to figures known for their artistic preferences, sublime patriotic achievements, people associated with art, enthusiasts and collectors. By accumulating appropriate accessories, the office creates a unique atmosphere of the world of collectors interacting with artists and art dealers. The exhibition is an opportunity to learn about the work of an art historian in the 19th century.

Office of the Royal Society of Friends of Science
A place dedicated to the activities of Stanisław Kostka Potocki in the forum of the Society of Friends of Sciences, of which he was an active member. Portraits and memorabilia of the activities of figures considered the most enlightened minds of the Polish Enlightenment are collected here.

A Neo-rococo Bedroom
The exhibition is located on the first floor of the northern wing of the Wilanów Palace. Two rooms that formerly served as guest rooms have been opened to the public. They are furnished with a set of Neo-Rococo furniture, paintings, decorative ceramics and everyday items.

Office by the Staircase
The exhibition is located on the first floor of the northern wing of the Wilanów Palace. One of the former guest rooms, equipped with furniture from the 19th century, the arrangement of which allows you to compare different stylistic directions of interior decoration.

Polish Portrait Gallery of the 16th and 17th centuries
The permanent exhibition is enriched with examples of weapons and protective equipment acquired in recent years for the museum's collection.

A Room with Portraits of the Sieniawski family
It has been enriched by the exhibition of a fabric that was a fragment of the curtain of a parade bed from the early 18th century – considered in current tradition as a fragment of Jan III's bed. The property of the Tarnowski family, placed in a long-term deposit of the museum in exchange for conservation carried out by the Fabric Conservation Studio in Wilanów. It is also a presentation of the conservation achievements of this studio.

‘The Silence of the Night’
9 – 19 December, the Orangery
Exhibition of Christmas decorations.

‘An Invitation – It's Time’
8 November – 9 December, the Kitchen
Exhibition of graphics by Arkadiusz Michalik. Exhibition of contemporary artistic graphics, made using traditional and computer techniques.

‘Images of Warsaw’
8 – 31 October, the Orangery
Drawing and painting – Jeremi T. Królikowski and Jan Rylke.

Japanese October at the Wilanów Palace
October
3 exhibitions created in cooperation with the Polish-Japanese Society as part of the annual programme under the patronage of the Embassy of Japan: ‘Bonsai Exhibition’ of the Warsaw Bonsai Group and its Guests (2 – 3 October); "Autumn ikebana exhibition" (9 – 10 October) – a presentation of floral compositions prepared by ikebana masters – Halina Pacwa and Wieńczysława Sato, associated with Ikebana International; Maks Strzeczkowski's photographic exhibition ‘Not only Tokyo’ (14 – 31 October) – a showing of works by a fourth-year painting student at the University of Lublin, who is also passionate about photography. The presented works were created during a week-long stay in Japan.

‘Wilanów Colours of Summer’ – Floristic Exhibition
4 – 5 September, the Kitchen

‘Apollo Gave the Violin …’
5 July – 31 August, the Kitchen
The exhibition, organised on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Association of Polish Violin Makers, was a presentation of instruments created in the workshops of the Association's members. Instruments that preceded the creation of the violin were shown, such as the rebec, fiddle, pocket violin (‘surdynka’), viola d'amore and viola da gamba. At the same time, original 17th century violins from the workshop of, among others, Marcin Groblicz were exhibited in the Grand Vestibule of the Wilanów Palace.

‘The Joy of Painting’
8 May – 21 June, the Kitchen

‘Gallery of Touch’
7 May – 3 June, the Kitchen
Exhibition for blind and visually impaired people. A show of a dozen or so abstract graphics from the Museum of Art in Łódź, accompanied by braille signs. Works by artists such as Henri Michaux, Stanisław Koliba, Christian Rohlfs, Amadée Ozenfant, Jean Arp and Karel Malich were presented.

‘Darkvision’
10 January – 26 February, the Orangery
Exhibition of paintings by Jerzy Skolimowski.

‘The Child in Painting from the 16th to the End of the 19th Century’
2 June – 13 September, the Orangery
A very extensive presentation of children's images as a separate type of artistic expression, including 156 paintings and 9 miniatures from 22 Polish museums. The paintings – works of painters representing various regions of Poland and European artists – were divided into six thematic groups illustrating various manifestations of a child's life: ‘A child in the family (joy and happiness)’, ‘Great sorrows’, ‘Education, religion, fun’, ‘Child's personality, allegory, symbolism’, ‘The Hardships of Life’ and ‘Splendor nomini’.

‘Museum Meetings with Photography’
18 November – 29 December, Palace Kitchen
The post-competition exhibition presented the most interesting photographs of children and school youth taking part in the National Competition ‘Museum Encounters with Photography’. Exhibition prepared by the Museum in Koszalin.

‘Japanese Metal Kimonos’
17 – 31 October, Palace Kitchen
The original exhibition of metal kimonos was a presentation of the works of a young Polish artist, Mrs Gabriela Maciejewska, fascinated by the ancient culture of Japan.

‘Autumn Ikebana’
11 – 13 October, Palace Kitchen
Annual exhibition prepared together with the Polish-Japanese Society under the patronage of the Embassy of Japan; the exhibition was accompanied by creative workshops on ikebana floral compositions.

‘Bonsai’
3 – 5 October, Palace Kitchen
Bonsai exhibition from the collections of Polish growers, prepared together with the Polish-Japanese Society.

‘Cultural heritage – Jelenia Góra Valley’
25 April – 25 May, the Orangery
The exhibition of works by participants of interdisciplinary student workshops on the protection of cultural landscape and its elements concerns one of the most interesting areas of manor residences in Poland. The exhibition was prepared by the National Centre for Research and Protection of Monuments (KOBiDZ).

‘Czerniaków – Wilanów in the Past, Yesterday, Today’
1 – 31 March, the Orangery
The anniversary exhibition, organised by the Society of Friends of Warsaw – Sadyba-Wilanów Branch, presented mainly archival photographs and documents of historical areas and objects, as well as images of people who demonstrated particular social and professional activity in the area of the Society's activities.

‘The World Seen Through Touch and Imagination’
2 – 28 September, the Kitchen
A presentation of the most interesting works of young people from the School for the Blind in Laski near Warsaw – i.e. around 60 works, including: 40 drawings made in Braille on foil and white paper, 4 pictures painted with scented paints, 12 ceramic objects and 5 wickerwork products in comparison with selected museum objects. The exhibition was prepared for blind and visually impaired visitors as part of the celebration of the Year of the Disabled.

Presentation of Plants from the Era of Jan III and the 18th century Used in the Wilanów gardens
4 May – 30 September, garden at the Orangery
Exhibition prepared as part of the V Edition of ‘Museum Spring’ – an attempt to recreate, based on source materials, plant species occurring in the Wilanów gardens in the 17th and 18th centuries, with botanical and historical explanations.

‘Royal Wilanów and the World of Ancient Gods’
29 April – 15 May, Palace Kitchen
Post-competition exhibition of the most interesting works by children and young people participating in the ‘Wilanów Znany Nieznajomy’ [eng. Wilanów Famous Stranger] educational programme, preceded by the grand finale of the next edition of this programme.

‘Paintings of the Chinese Rooms’
14 August 2002 – 15 February 2003, Chinese Rooms