Museum of Polish Nobility
Address
Waplewo Wielkie, 82-410 Stary Targ
Opening hours
Mon: closed
Tue – Sun: 10.00–16.00
1 November 2026: closed
11 November 2026: closed
24 December 2026: closed
25 December 2026: closed
26 December 2026: closed
31 December 2026: closed
Regular: PLN 20
Reduced: PLN 15
Students and pupils aged 7–26: PLN 1
Family/Friends ticket (3–8 people), per person: PLN 12
Group ticket (min. 10 people, organised groups), per person: PLN 12
7-day ticket: PLN 60 regular / PLN 45 reduced
The ticket entitles the holder to one-time admission to the permanent and temporary exhibitions at each branch of the Museum within seven days of the date of purchase.
Annual pass, transferable: PLN 150
The ticket entitles the holder to unlimited admission to permanent and temporary exhibitions at all branches of the Museum for one year from the date of purchase.
Workshop and museum lesson (up to 30 participants) in Polish: PLN 300 + admission ticket
Guided tour for adults (up to 50 participants) in Polish: PLN 300 + admission ticket
Guided tour for adults (up to 50 participants) in English: PLN 300 + admission ticket
Tuesday: free admission
We would like to inform you that all war refugees and their accompanying persons are entitled to free addmission. All you need to do is to give a verbal declaration.
Concessions and ticket exemptions are available. Reduced-price tickets are offered, among others, to school and university students, holders of the Large Family Card, and people with disabilities and their carers. Free admission is available, among others, to museum professionals, ICOM and AICA members, tourist guides and journalists.
For the full list of concessions and exemptions and the applicable terms, please click here: Discounts and Exemptions and Documents Confirming Eligibility
The Museum of Noble Tradition, a branch of the National Museum in Gdańsk, is housed in the historic palace at Waplewo Wielkie, in the Powiśle region, approximately 14 km from Sztum and 25 km from Malbork. Surrounded by a historic park, the palace was once the residence of the Sierakowski family and is one of the most important historic country estates in northern Poland.
By car
The most convenient way to reach the museum is by car.
- from Sztum – approximately 15 minutes,
- from Malbork – approximately 30 minutes,
- from Kwidzyn – approximately 35 minutes,
- from Elbląg – approximately 50 minutes,
- from Gdańsk – approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Free parking for cars and coaches is available at the museum for visitors.
By train
The nearest railway station is Sztum, served by regional and long-distance trains from Gdańsk, Malbork, Warsaw and Olsztyn.
From Sztum railway station, the museum can be reached by taxi or bus, depending on the current timetable.
By bus
Selected regional bus services connect Waplewo Wielkie with Sztum, Malbork and nearby towns. Services are limited, so we recommend checking the operator’s current timetable before travelling.
The bus stop is located close to the palace and park complex.
By bicycle
Waplewo Wielkie is situated in an area well suited to cycle tourism. The palace can be reached via quiet local roads, and bicycle racks are available on site.
For groups
The Museum of Noble Tradition welcomes organised groups. Coach parking is available at the palace. School groups and organised tours are encouraged to book their visit and educational activities in advance.
Good to know
A visit to the palace can be combined with a walk through the historic landscape park and a visit to the historic outbuilding and other buildings of the former estate. It is an excellent place to discover the history of the Polish landed gentry, the Sierakowski family and noble culture in the Powiśle region.
- Access to the building is via an area covered with coarse gravel, which makes it difficult to use a wheelchair or pushchair.
- Steep stairs lead to the main entrance; there is no ramp.
- A platform lift is located in the rear wing of the building, providing access to the exhibition rooms on the first floor.
- The ticket desk is located directly opposite the entrance.
- An induction loop is available at the ticket desk. An online sign language interpreting service is also available.
- A self-service coat rack is available in the building’s public area.
- Door widths and circulation routes within the building meet accessibility requirements.
- The exhibition is located on the ground floor of the building. The top floor, which houses residency rooms and staff facilities, is accessible by stairs only.
- An accessible toilet for people with disabilities is located on the ground floor.
- There is no baby changing table in the toilet.
- A model of the Palace with information in Braille is available.
- There is no designated self-service play area for children or seating area for visitors.
- The building does not have tactile maps, Braille signage or an audio navigation system for blind visitors.
- Assistance and guide dogs are welcome in the building. No restrictions apply in this regard.
- Accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities are available in a designated and clearly marked car park next to the museum.
The Museum presents historic manor interiors, the farmstead and the park. Artefacts and historical photographs evoke the everyday life of manor houses, which served as the economic and cultural centres of rural communities, and recall the history of the Polish nobility as the elite of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, whose world was destroyed by the agrarian reform introduced under the communist regime. The Museum also hosts annual Chopin concerts, recalling Fryderyk Chopin’s stay in Waplewo in 1827. Our mission is to tell the truth – sometimes a difficult one – about the Polish nobility.
