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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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18.10.2026 13:00

Woven and Embroidered - Guided Tour of the Permanent Exhibition

The costumes of Mazowsze Ensemble captivate with their vibrant colours, exquisite detail and rich variety of fabrics. From the very beginning, the Ensemble’s stage costumes were inspired by the traditional festive dress of the Polish countryside. Join us for a special guided tour to discover the story behind Mazowsze’s earliest costumes and the people who created them.
Workshops
18.10.2026 14:00

Woven and Embroidered - Craft Workshop

The Opoczno region is renowned for its distinctive striped woven fabrics, intricate embroidery, and rich folk traditions, many of which are still very much alive today. During this special workshop, we’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced folk artist Bożena Dulnikiewicz and create our own unique embroidered piece, inspired by the region’s craft tradition.
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03.10.2026 18:00

A Traditional Krzczonów Wedding

Join us at the Centre for Polish Folklore on 3 October 2026 to experience the rituals, songs and dances of a traditional wedding with guests from the Krzczonów region. There'll be music, regional costumes, a wedding feast and plenty of opportunities to learn local dances and songs.
Workshops
27.09.2026 14:00

"And the music played for me...." Singing Workshop and Exhibition Tour

To commemorate 130 years since the birth of Tadeusz Sygietyński - composer, conductor and co-founder of Mazowsze Ensemble, - join us for a special singing workshop featuring a number of the Ensemble's most iconic pieces. The workshop will be followed by an exhibition tour, during which we'll be discussing Sygietynski's life, work, and extraordinary musical and cultural legacy.
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13.09.2026 10:00

The Centre for Polish Folklore's 5th Birthday

Join us in Karolin on 13 September to celebrate 5 years of Polish song, dance costume and tradition at the Centre for Polish Folklore!
Workshops
08.07.2026 - 12.08.2026 18:30

Rooted Creativity – Personal Development Folk Art Workshops

This free workshop series inspired by folk art invites you to pause and reconnect with your own creativity. Participants will use the motifs and forms found in traditional Polish folk art and crafts as a starting point for intuitive artistic exploration and hands-on creative practice.
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01.07.2026 - 26.08.2026 12:00

Summer at Karolin – Folk Costume Adventure

The Centre for Polish Folklore in Karolin warmly invites children and guardians to take part in its workshop series: Summer at Karolin – Folk Costume Adventure. Workshops will be held every Wednesday in July and August at 12:00 PM. We will explore traditional Polish costumes and Mazowsze Ensemble’s stage outfits, try on selected costumes and enjoy folk-inspired creative activities.
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31.05.2026 12:00

Children's Day in Karolin - Fun and Games in Karolin Park

Come along to Karolin this Children's Day for family fun and games in the beautiful Karolin Park. We'll be discovering how children used to have fun in years gone by - there'll be singing, dancing and plenty of outdoor adventures for the whole family.
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16.05.2026 18:00

Night of the Museums 2026

It’s that time of the year again! This year's Night of the Museums will be focused on folk instruments and Polish traditional music, and how it inspires the artisitic work of Mazowsze Ensemble . There’ll be plenty going on between 6pm and 10pm, so make sure you join us and stay to the very end!
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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