MOM, DAD IN THE MUSEUM — History in a Nutshell

11.00 a.m.
activities for parents and caregivers with children aged 0—1

host: Karolina Zalewska

The series of oil sketches “History of Civilization in Poland” by Jan Matejko was created after the artist received an honorary doctorate from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków in 1887. In twelve multifaceted scenes, the painter emphasized the importance of Poland for the history of Europe, combining political, social and cultural events. The series opened with a sketch depicting the baptism of Poland (966), and ended with the most important events of the reign of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764—1795). In this case, the painter departed from the traditional formula of historical painting, giving the individual compositions the character of allegory. The understanding of the elaborate scenes was helped by the comments of Matejko himself published in 1889.

tickets available at the box office and [online from 8 September] (https://bilety.mnw.art.pl/rezerwacja/termin.html?idl=1&idg=0&idw=268)

Date: Friday, September 18, 11 a.m./[Check the dates of the next classes] (https://www.mnw.art.pl/edukacja/dzieci-rodziny/zajecia-zorganizowane/programy-cykliczne/mama-tata-w-muzeum/)

Duration: approx. 80 minutes
Meeting place: MNW Main Building: Main Hall
For whom: For parents and guardians with children aged 0—1
Rules of participation: admission tickets at the price of 45zł/30zł or 35zł/25zł (temporary exhibition), 30zł/15zł permanent gallery

Additional information: It is possible to rent a stretcher free of charge - please send a request in this case by 10.00 on the day of the event to

Availability of the event: no architectural barriers (the only room inaccessible is the Porcelain Passage on the 2nd floor), induction loop, mute headphones, induction loop in the education room

Karolina Zalewska — art historian, researcher of the provenance of works of art, educator at the National Museum in Warsaw, collaborator of the Department of Restitution of Cultural Heritage of MKiDN.

MOM, DAD AT THE MUSEUM
Is it possible to reconcile caring for a baby with a visit to the Museum and a moment for yourself? At MNW it is possible! Twice a month, on Fridays at 11.00, we invite art-hungry parents on maternity and paternity leave to classes prepared especially for them. We provide a relaxed atmosphere, sensitivity and openness of the guides and the possibility of entering the gallery with a stroller; the first part of the classes takes place in the permanent galleries or in the temporary exhibition, and the second in the educational room, where you can feed and scroll the children while talking about art. In the educational room there are mats on which you can put the baby, toys and books, as well as a changing table and a bottle warmer.
[See full programme of events within the cycle] (https://www.mnw.art.pl/edukacja/dzieci-rodziny/zajecia-zorganizowane/programy-cykliczne/mama-tata-w-muzeum/)

Before deciding to participate in educational activities, please read their [Terms and Conditions] (https://www.mnw.art.pl/gfx/muzeumnarodowe/userfiles/_public/zarzadzenie_nr_52_2024_07.2024_regulamin_wydarzen_edu_i_kultur.dla_uczest._indywid._i_zajec_grup._zorg._w_mnw.pdf). We inform you that participation in classes is equivalent to its acceptance.

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Illustration: Jan Matejko, [History of Polish Civilization] (https://cyfrowe.mnw.art.pl/pl/zbiory/447449), 1889, oil, oak board.