The poet's study: a desk with a lamp, a wooden corner bookcase, a chest of drawers with a radio and green walls i

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Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna Apartment-Studio

The museum was arranged in the apartment of the poet Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna on the first anniversary of her death, 16 February 1984. It is a branch of the Raczyński Library and has kept its authentic furnishings, books and personal belongings.

What to see

The poet's Oxford language certificate, her debut volume “Ikarowe loty” of 1911 and medals for her service as a nurse in the First World War.

Documents from her work in Polish ministries, decorations, correspondence with well-known people, a death mask made by Józefa Petruka and a portrait painted by Jadwiga Łubowska.

How to visit

Individual visitors can come on the second and last Wednesday of the month at 12:30, after registering in advance.

Organised groups are received after booking. There are also themed tours, among others on the poet's political views and her journeys as secretary to Marshal Piłsudski.

Sources (in Polish)

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