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Summary of the competition "Cudze chwalicie, swego nie znacie…", 2026 edition

Night of Museums 2026 - a unique event behind us

Harp concert, fireshow, stories with fire and water in the lead role.

The Museum's success at the IZABELLA 2025 gala

The museum was awarded in two categories of the prestigious competition organized by the Greater Poland Museums Foundation.

Announcement

Tropiciel historii 2026 - competition results

On May 5 and 6, 2026, the next edition of the "Tropiciel historii 2026" competition, organized by the Regional Museum in Leszno, took place. The honorary patronage over the competition was taken by the Polish Historical Society in Leszno.

Premiere of the first complete Polish edition of "Labirynt świata i raj serca” by Jan Amos Komeński

The meeting at the Museum combined the presentation of the first complete Polish edition of Jan Amos Komeński's work with an inspiring discussion about its significance.

We are looking for photographs from the occupation period in Leszno

Appeal to residents

We are looking for information about the film

If anyone has information about this material, please contact us.

Fill out the survey for us

We invite you to participate in survey research.

A historic bell in the Museum's collection

We have already completed the ceremonial presentation of the new object in our collection.

"Meetings with the Pump" - a new series of films

The series will talk about water and the devices that transmit it.

"Museum Time" - museum newspaper available at the exhibition and online

Our news in paper form.

"Greater Poland with class" at the District Museum in Leszno - educational offer for schools

Museum lessons, guided tours and educational walks around Leszno and the surrounding area as part of a program supporting school trips in Greater Poland.

The precious bell will be added to the Museum's collection

The acquisition highlights the importance of artistic crafts in Leszno.

The scientific conference is behind us

On the 1000th anniversary of the Kingdom of Poland and 300 years since the wedding of Maria Leszczyńska with Louis XV.

Our paintings outside the Museum

Handing over souvenirs of soldier Antoni Firlej

The museum has been enriched with new military items.

Leszno Collector's Day

This is the twelfth edition of the event under the patronage of the Museum.

Leszno of the Leszczyński Family 2025 - the competition has been decided

Once again, we conducted a town game together with the First High School in Leszno.

Changes to the Museum's opening hours during the autumn and winter season

From October to March, the Museum will be open to visitors at slightly different hours than usual.

The legendary James Bond's gun goes to the Museum

The object was added to the military collection.

Museum at town picnics and festivals

A few words about our participation in town events.

The District Museum in Leszno invites you to the Pardes Festival | 2025 | Encounters with Jewish Culture

The festival is not only about history and reflection, but also about taste, sound and experience...

"History in Uniform" – a new series of films on our Museum's YouTube channel

These films will bring you closer to the stories of Leszno soldiers.

Paintings from the collection of our Museum at a prestigious exhibition in Lublin

Our exhibits often become part of exhibitions in other museums.

Workshops with art

The July edition of the educational classes entitled "Workshops with Art", organized by the Society of Friends of the District Museum in Leszno, is behind us.

Living tradition in south-western Wielkopolska - we are implementing the project

The project of the District Museum in Leszno is aimed at researching and disseminating local cultural heritage. We discover living manifestations, new contexts and meanings of tradition.

Opening of the archaeological exhibition

The opening of a new temporary exhibition is behind us. It concerns the ancient history of our town.

Summary of the competition "Cudze chwalicie, swego nie znacie…" 2025 edition

This is the next edition of the competition for schools.

Leo Baeck and his importance for Leszno. Book promotion

A unique meeting is behind us.

The District Museum in Leszno is the patron of the VI Festival of Folk Culture "Ignysiowy Laur"

It is a unique celebration of music, tradition and cultural heritage.

Another "Izabella" in our collection

Prizes important for museologists were handed out.

Museum closed

History Tracker - this year's winners

We know the results of the competition in the form of a field game.

Availability of Museum on May Day picnic

A conference on Leszno goldsmithing is behind us

The event took place on April 22 and took place due to the acquisition of exhibit important for our collection.

Easter break in the Museum's activities

During Easter period the Museum will be closed to visitors.

New podcast episodes

Listen to two new episodes of our museum podcast. These are stories about the fate of people during the war.

Art in trade schools - the Museum participates in an educational project

This is the next edition of the project, which aims to enrich the teachers' workshop with new educational tools.

New publications available in the museum shop

New titles have appeared in our museum shop, ready to be purchased.

Work in the Museum: art conservator

We are looking for a person who can work in our Collection Conservation Studio. Learn about the details of the offer.

The board exhibition "It's not over yet. Soldiers of September 1939 in captivity of the Wehrmacht and the NKWD (1939-1945)"

A new temporary exhibition is available in front of the Museum building.

Protection standards of minors

Why can a young visitor feel safe with us.

The opening of new exhibition is behind us

Tales of Old Linen Chest - this is our latest exhibition proposal

It was a good year!

Together with you we are creating the Museum of Tomorrow

Scholarships of the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Region in the field of culture

Black Week Promotions

The scientific conference "Economy in the Wschowa region and the Greater Poland-Silesia border. Crafts-trade-industry-agriculture" is behind us

These were two days of scientific discussions about the economy.

Reconstruction, expansion and change of use of the former Octownia. Information meeting

Co-financing of publications about Jan Metzig

The fruit of the cooperation is a book dedicated to an outstanding figure.

A new mural about the Museum in the city space

New educational book "Bystre oczko"