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Exhibitions and Events

General Admission

Explore our exhibition at your own pace or with one of our guides
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Group Visits

The Centre for Polish Folklore in Karolin runs educational activities and workshops for visitors of all ages
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Bespoke Experiences

We prepare visits and experiences which take into account the needs and preferences of your group
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Education Without Barriers

We work hard to ensure that The Centre for Polish Folklore in Karolin is accessible to all
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Kulturalna Szkoła na Mazowszu

The Mazowieckie Voivodeship's programme for schools
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Wsparcie osób z niepełnosprawnością na Mazowszu

The Mazowieckie Voivodeship's programme enabling access to the Centre for Polish Folklore
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What's New?

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26.04.2025 18:00

Kujawy Region Social Dance

Join us for a special social dance to celebrate International Dance Day. Together with the Kujawy Bachorne Nowe Folk Band, we'll be learning dances typical for this region, including the steps and figures of the famous kujawiak. For those who work up an appetite, there will also be a chance to sample some local culinary speciailities. Join us for an evening filled with music, song and dance.
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06.04.2025

Karolin Easter Market

The Karolin annual Easter Market is back for 2025! Join us at the home of Mazowsze Ensemble to meet regional craftspeople and local artisans and to stock up on Easter specialities, regional products and folk-inspired arts and crafts.
Workshops
05.04.2025

Karolin Easter Market

The Karolin annual Easter Market is back for 2025! Join us at the home of Mazowsze Ensemble to meet regional craftspeople and local artisans and to stock up on Easter specialities, regional products and folk-inspired arts and crafts.
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30.03.2025 12:00

Poppies and Cornflowers - Family Workshop

Join us on 30 March for a unforgettable trip to the Kujawy region! We'll be discovering the famous kujawiak dance and taking a close look at local costumes and folk art. Prepare to be singing, dancing and creating!
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22.03.2025 14:00

Kujawiak - Dance Workshop

One of Poland's most well-known dances, the kujawiak - considered to be a "national" dance - has its roots in traditional dances of the Kujawy region. Do not miss this opportunity to learn its key steps and figures with Mazowsze Ensemble's instructors.
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08.03.2025 15:00

Folk Art of the Kujawy Region - Craft Workshop | International Women's Day

Celebrate International Women's Day creatively under the watchful eye of renowned folk artist from the Kujawy region, Aleksandra Zawacka. Create a bespoke item from materials traditionally used in this region for decorative purposes, such as straw and tissue paper - a perfect present for a family member, a friend or even for yourself!
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05.02.2025 - 12.02.2025 12:00

Winter Break 2025

This Winter Break we'll be taking you on a journey to the Polish mountains! Join us for two family workshops focusing on dances from the Żywiec region, of the townspeople and of the highlanders. Immerse yourself in local culture at the home of Mazowsze National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble.
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15.02.2025 16:00

The Townspeople of Żywiec - their Costume and Dances

The townspeople of Żywiec are renowned for their rich customs and traditions. Join us for a very special event co-hosted by guests from Żywiec, who will be talking about the history of the town and its inhabitants, demonstrating their dances and showing off their splendid and unique traditional costumes.
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08.02.2025 18:00

Social Dance with the Ziemia Żywiecka Folk Band

Celebrate the carnival season at this special social dance featuring the Ziemia Żywiecka folk group from Żywiec. Together we'll discover the traditional music and instruments of this southern Polish region while learning the steps and figures of popular dances.
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Map of Karolin

Discover Karolin ...
Administrative QuartersStaff AccommodationPerformance HallChamber HallCentre for Polish FolkloreGościniec „Mazowsze” -RestaurantChildren's PlaygroundGościniec „Mazowsze” - RoomsThe White HouseEducational TrailHunters' Lodge

Tickets

Tickets for entry to the permanent exhibition and for workshops can be purchased at the ticket office at the Centre for Polish Folklore. Please note that the ticket office closes thirty minutes before the Centre itself.
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How to Find Us

Karolin, located in Otrębusy, in the quiet heart of the Młochowski Forest, is very well-connected with Warsaw and its suburbs.
BY CAR
Situated at the junction of the 719 and 720 roads, Otrębusy is close to the S7 and S8 as well as to the A2 motorway. There are two large car parks onsite.
WARSAW COMMUTER RAILWAY (WKD)
The journey to Otrębusy Station by Warsaw Commuter Railway takes 36 minutes from Warsazawa Sródmieście Station.
BY BICYCLE
Avoid the traffic and visit us on your bike! Enjoy the picturesque local cycle trails and leave your bike on the racks in Karolin Park.
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Centre for Polish Folklore

Our Address

ul. Świerkowa 2
05-805 Otrębusy

Contact Us

tel: +48 22 208 87 00, +48 605 501 770
email: kontakt@karolinmazowsze.pl