The Royal Apartments

This is the oldest, core part of the Palace. Its decorations and decor date from the times of the first owners, Jan III and Maria Kazimiera. The southern part belonged to the King and the northern part to the Queen. The apartments include, among other things, the Antechambers, the Bedrooms, the Grand Vestibule, the Dutch Cabinet, and the King's Library. The interiors are decorated with plafonds, stucco decorations, exquisite paintings and magnificent wall fabrics, as well as precious furniture and numerous examples of historic artistic craftsmanship.

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The King's Antechamber and the King's Bedroom

The Antechamber is a representative room where guests waited for an audience with the King. According to the custom of the era, Jan III gave these audiences while sitting in a parade bed in his chambers while visitors stood. Only the closest family and the most distinguished guests could sit in the company of the ruler.
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The Queen's Antechamber and the Queen's Bedroom

The layout of the Queen's rooms is a symmetrical reflection of the King's apartments: the Antechamber served as an entrance room, the Bedroom (chamber), in addition to its basic purpose, was a representative interior. The Queen's Bedroom is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent rooms in the Palace.
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The Four Seasons

The ceilings of these rooms are decorated with plafonds depicting the four seasons. In the King's Antechamber, there is an allegory of winter, symbolising the hardships of government, and in his Bedroom an allegory of summer, symbolising the prosperity of the country during the reign of Jan III. The Queen's Antechamber is decorated with a plafond representing Autumn (an allusion to the love of Jan III and Maria Kazimiera), while her Bedroom is adorned with Spring (a symbol of the flowering of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth under the patronage of the Queen). These preserved plafonds are some of the most valuable monuments of Baroque art in Poland; they were made by the court painter, Jerzy Eleuter Szymonowicz-Siemiginowski.

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    The Potockis' Museum

    The rooms in the north wing of the palace have preserved the character of the 19th century museum, opened in 1805 by Stanisław Kostka Potocki and Aleksandra Potocka. The inscription Cunctis patet ingressus (Free admission for all) on the floor of the Cabinet before the Gallery expresses their belief that the collection should serve society. For more than two hundred years, an impressive collection of works of art collected by representatives of the Potocki family has been presented here.

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    The Princess Marshal Lubomirska's Apartments

    The apartments belonged to Izabela Lubomirska née Czartoryska. They are located in the south wing and in the so-called Bathing Pavilion, added to the Palace in the last quarter of the 18th century. The furnishings and interior decorations reflect the artistic passions, collecting passions, and refined taste of the Princess Marshal Lubomirska. In particular, the Bathroom says a lot about the customs of the era, and the personality and preferences of its owner.

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    The Chinese and Hunting Rooms

    At the end of the 19th century, these were private apartments of the owners of the Palace, reflecting their passions for collecting and hunting. Many items came from the Far East in accordance with the then popular fashion for chinoiserie. The pearl of this collection is the Japanese Nanban table from 1610, the only such object in Polish collections. In the Hunting Rooms, visitors will find a collection of silver and hunting accessories.
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    The Open Storage Gallery

    Opened in 2017, the gallery presents valuable works of art previously stored in closed warehouses. Here visitors can see works of the goldsmith's art, original wall fabrics from the royal apartments, and a collection of items from the Far East. In a modern studio, conservators restore the brilliance of works of art from the Wilanów collection. Their work can be observed through a glass wall.
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    Art Collecting in the Potocki Family

    The exhibition, opened in 2021, is located on the first floor of the Wilanów Palace. Here visitors can see excellent paintings from the collection of Stanisław Kostka and Aleksandra Potocki and their descendants, including the famous "Salvator Mundi" ("Savior of the World"), once considered to be the work of Leonardo da Vinci. There is also a collection of historical and patriotic memorabilia and engravings, as well as a collection of old postcards and archival photographs with representations of the Wilanów residence.
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    The Façades

    The Palace façades are an excellent example of the richness of forms and content of Baroque architecture. The rhythm of semi-columns, pilasters, and arches forms the framework for numerous sculptures, bas-reliefs, and painted decorations. Drawing on mythology and ancient history, they glorify the Sobieski family, just rule and the glorious deeds of King Jan III. The intense colours of the façades, characteristic of the Baroque era, were recreated after studies of the preserved original painting layers.
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    Different ways to visit

    with audio-guide

    Rent an audio guide to explore the Palace at your own pace. Discover the history of the residence of King Jan III and the historic interiors. Hear about the most interesting exhibits and former inhabitants of the Palace.

    with an educator

    Choose a topic that interests you, invite family or friends and make an appointment for a walk or lesson with an educator. Listen to engaging stories, use educational materials and ask the questions that interest you.

    individually

    Take a leisurely stroll through the Royal Apartments, the Chinese Rooms and Hunting Rooms, and the Open Storage Gallery. Feel the atmosphere of the royal residence and marvel at the works of art and artistic crafts.
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    with a tour assistant

    The tour assistant is a mobile application – scan QR codes from information plaques to learn about the history of the interiors and the symbolism of their decoration and the value of the works of art presented at the exhibitions. The tour assistant will also help you plan your visit to the Museum: you can easily find opening hours, and buy a ticket or a souvenir.
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