Night of Museums 2026. Event program
The District Museum in Leszno invites you to one of the most important and most anticipated cultural events of the year – the Night of Museums. The event will take place on May 16, 2026.
The event gives a unique opportunity to discover the museum's collections and spaces in an unusual, evening version. This year's edition is held under the slogan "Water – Fire – Life", which was the starting point for building a program of events, educational and artistic activities.
This is a story about the elements that destroy, but also give birth to something new. About a city that experienced fire and was reborn. About water that sustains life and brings order to the world. And about flowers that give it beauty.
The event partners are: the Municipal Office of Art Exhibitions in Leszno, the Leszczyńskie Waterworks, and the "Nasza Alternatywa" Association.
The event gives a unique opportunity to discover the museum's collections and spaces in an unusual, evening version. This year's edition is held under the slogan "Water – Fire – Life", which was the starting point for building a program of events, educational and artistic activities.
This is a story about the elements that destroy, but also give birth to something new. About a city that experienced fire and was reborn. About water that sustains life and brings order to the world. And about flowers that give it beauty.
The event partners are: the Municipal Office of Art Exhibitions in Leszno, the Leszczyńskie Waterworks, and the "Nasza Alternatywa" Association.
Event program:
The program is subject to minor changes. We also encourage you to read the rules of the tour.
5:00 p.m.
Opening of the Museum
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Walk: "Hermann Müller and his tenement houses"
A walk in the footsteps of houses designed by Hermann Müller, which is an introduction to the event and builds the historical and spatial context of the city.
The walk ends at the District Museum and participants proceed to the inauguration of the event.
6:30 - 6:50 p.m.
Night of Museums Opening – "City on Fire"
Host: Dr. Kamila Szymańska
The official opening of the event combined with the story of the fires that have affected Leszno over the centuries, showing dramatic moments in the history of the city and its reconstruction.
6:55–7:25 p.m.
Guided tour of the exhibition "What Do Flowers Talk About?"
Host: Ewa Tomaszewska / Zuzanna Rybińska
Visiting an exhibition dedicated to the symbolism of flowers in art and culture, showing their importance and presence in painting and tradition.
7:30–8:00 p.m.
Harp Concerto – Part I (for families and children)
The first meeting with the harp in the form of a musical story, introducing the youngest participants to the world of sound and the possibilities of the instrument.
8:00–8:20 p.m.
"Meetings with Pump" – live edition
Host: Dariusz Czwojdrak
A special edition of the film series in a live formula, combining narration, image and direct contact with the audience.
8:25–8:55 p.m.
About the history of the Volunteer Fire Service in Leszno
Host: Adrian Gendera
Presentation of the history of the Volunteer Fire Service in Leszno and its role in protecting the city from the element of fire.
9:00–9:15 p.m.
Fireshow (museum courtyard)
An outdoor fire show constituting a spectacular point of the program and a reference to the leitmotif of the event.
9:15 -9:35 p.m.
Harp Concerto – Part II
A romantic recital that creates an evening atmosphere through subtle and reflective sounds.
9:40 –10:00 p.m.
Documents from the cornerstone of the Leszno barracks
Host: Artur Michalak
Presentation of materials discovered in the cornerstone of the barracks, presenting the history of the structure and the context of the era of its construction.
10:05 –10:25 p.m.
Harp Concerto – Part III
The recital continues in a more subdued, nocturnal setting.
10:30 –10:50 p.m.
Fire and Water in Judaism
Host: Patrycja Paprota-Kosel
A meeting devoted to the symbolism of fire and water in the tradition of Judaism.
Accompanying events
5:30 –11:00 p.m.
Promotional Zone
Joint puzzle-building and the opportunity to purchase museum publications at promotional prices.
5:30 –9:00 p.m.
Element Zone (courtyard behind the museum)
A space for educational and exhibition activities related to the event's theme.
Opening of the Museum
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Walk: "Hermann Müller and his tenement houses"
A walk in the footsteps of houses designed by Hermann Müller, which is an introduction to the event and builds the historical and spatial context of the city.
The walk ends at the District Museum and participants proceed to the inauguration of the event.
6:30 - 6:50 p.m.
Night of Museums Opening – "City on Fire"
Host: Dr. Kamila Szymańska
The official opening of the event combined with the story of the fires that have affected Leszno over the centuries, showing dramatic moments in the history of the city and its reconstruction.
6:55–7:25 p.m.
Guided tour of the exhibition "What Do Flowers Talk About?"
Host: Ewa Tomaszewska / Zuzanna Rybińska
Visiting an exhibition dedicated to the symbolism of flowers in art and culture, showing their importance and presence in painting and tradition.
7:30–8:00 p.m.
Harp Concerto – Part I (for families and children)
The first meeting with the harp in the form of a musical story, introducing the youngest participants to the world of sound and the possibilities of the instrument.
8:00–8:20 p.m.
"Meetings with Pump" – live edition
Host: Dariusz Czwojdrak
A special edition of the film series in a live formula, combining narration, image and direct contact with the audience.
8:25–8:55 p.m.
About the history of the Volunteer Fire Service in Leszno
Host: Adrian Gendera
Presentation of the history of the Volunteer Fire Service in Leszno and its role in protecting the city from the element of fire.
9:00–9:15 p.m.
Fireshow (museum courtyard)
An outdoor fire show constituting a spectacular point of the program and a reference to the leitmotif of the event.
9:15 -9:35 p.m.
Harp Concerto – Part II
A romantic recital that creates an evening atmosphere through subtle and reflective sounds.
9:40 –10:00 p.m.
Documents from the cornerstone of the Leszno barracks
Host: Artur Michalak
Presentation of materials discovered in the cornerstone of the barracks, presenting the history of the structure and the context of the era of its construction.
10:05 –10:25 p.m.
Harp Concerto – Part III
The recital continues in a more subdued, nocturnal setting.
10:30 –10:50 p.m.
Fire and Water in Judaism
Host: Patrycja Paprota-Kosel
A meeting devoted to the symbolism of fire and water in the tradition of Judaism.
Accompanying events
5:30 –11:00 p.m.
Promotional Zone
Joint puzzle-building and the opportunity to purchase museum publications at promotional prices.
5:30 –9:00 p.m.
Element Zone (courtyard behind the museum)
A space for educational and exhibition activities related to the event's theme.
- a story about the board exhibition "Labirynt świata i raj serca"
- educational workshops with the Museum
- water workshops - Leszczyńskie Waterworks
- fire show - "Nasza Alternatywa" Association
