Rzeszów

The central square of the Old Town is the Market Square with the Town Hall and a well from the 17th century. The present Market is slightly diff erent from the original 15th-century appearance - only the three frontages are built-up with tenement houses that have undergone reconstructi on over the centuries. There are hotels, restaurants, clubs, pubs, museums and various institutions. One of the more interesti ng is the tenement house No. 19. The fragments of brick-stone walls and Gothic arches and lintels discovered in the basement that can be seen in the Underground Tourist Route, date back to the beginning of the 15th and 16th centuries. On summer evenings, near the Town Hall you can watch the performances of famous singers, music and vocal groups and dance troupes.

The Regional Museum in Rzeszow is located in a 17th-century building,which alongside the church and the school was once an integral part of the Piarist monastery complex. Rich museum collecti ons are exhibited inthe secti ons: Archeology, Art, History and in the Library. There is also a workshop specializing in the Preservati on of Works of Art. The unique interiors and very good acousti cs of the refectory are used for concerts, poetry evenings, meeti ngs, theatre monodramas. On the grounds of a spacious and atmospheric pleasure garden numerous outdoor events take place, e.g. “Museum Night”. OPENING HOURS Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00-15:30 Friday: 10:00-17:30 Sunday: 10:00-16:00

The museum presents puppets, stage design and decoration props from past performances. During over 50 years of artistic activity, the Theatre has produced more than 200 premieres. It has collaborated with the most eminent scenographers of Polish puppet theatre, Jan Berdyszak, Ali Bunsch, Adam Kilian, Andrzej Aleksander Łabińc , Leokadia Serafinowicz, Raymond Strzelecki, Zenobiusz Strzelecki, among others. The creation of the Museum of Theatre Puppets has made it possible for viewers to see the rich collections previously kept in theatre storage. The Museum is a place of popularization and promotion of the art of puppet theatre, therefore it is the right place for the theatre education of children and teenagers. OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday: 9:00-14:00 On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, after a phone call, a minimum of two days before the planned visit.

Museum of bedtime cartoons from Wojciech Jama’s collection in Rzeszow is a place that evoking many emotions and memories. The collection consists of original dolls from the films: Teddy Bear, Colargol Bear Adventures, Little Penguin Pik-Pok, Three Bears, Plastus Diary, Jacek and Agatka; celluloids, drafts and scenery projects of animated drawings: Reksio , Bolek and Lolek, Baltasar Gąbka’s kidnapping, and many everyday objects with images of cartoon characters. The museum organizes many exhibitions, competitions, events and is responsible for creative educational activities and projections. Watching the collection is great fun for children, and some older guests can go back for a while to revisit their own childhood.

The Museum of the University of Rzeszow, established in 2002, continues the tradition of the Museum of Education. It documents the activities of the University of Rzeszow, established in 2001 through merger of previously existing universities: the Higher School of Education in Rzeszow, subsidiary of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Rzeszow and subsidiary of the University of Agriculture in Rzeszow. Its collections are dominated by historic items: memorabilia documenting the history of the university, collections, awards, distinctions and diplomas related to professors and university staff. The facility organizes temporary exhibitions, meetings, conferences and conducts educational activities. The museum has produced the exhibition “Karol Wojtyla on a tourist trail” exhibited in the courtyard of the curia of Cracow. Another exhibition “Polish Vizier Fefi” was exhibited at the Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Vienna as well as at the international conference “Art and archaeology of the Old Kingdom” at the University of Warsaw.

The Hunting Museum itself is located in the building of the Polish Hunting Association in Rzeszow. Exhibits belonging to the collection showcase a wide range of wild game. The Hunters’ Association was established in Rzeszow in 1880. It is the oldest Hunting Circle in Poland. The founders of the Association were landowners from the Rzeszow district and additionally an official, a notary, a merchant and a professor. The first joint hunt, preceded by solemn Mass, was organized on Saturday, 24 January 1881, near Malawa. “Hunter’s Association” was the pioneer of hunting organizations, and not only in the Rzeszow district. Visiting is possible after a prior phone call or e-mail arrangement

Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre is the only professional dramatic theatre that has been operating in Podkarpackie Province since 7 October 1944. It plays an important role in shaping cultural life in south-eastern Poland. In addition to production, it runs Szajna Gallery organizes a significant competition - International Theatre Poster Biennale, and organizes two nationwide theatre reviews - Rzeszow Theatre Meetings and Rzeszow Carnival Meetings. The repertoire of the Theatre is varied in terms of genre and style, and thus addressed to various age groups. Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre actively conducts educational activities for children and the youth. Student premiers, theatre tours or theatre workshops are just some of our proposals that allow young people to get to know the theatre from the inside. Ticket office: From Tuesday to Friday 16:00-19:00 Saturday and Sunday 14:00-19:00

On 13 March 1997, at the 75th anniversary of his birth and the 50th anniversary of creative work of the world-famous theatre producer and an artist - Professor Jozef Szajna, the adapted attic of the theatre saw the opening of the gallery of the artist’s works. It is the only exhibition of Professor Jozef Szajna’s works in Poland and in the world, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. All the works that can be seen in the Gallery are gifts from Professor to Rzeszow - the city where he was born. Jozef Szajna’s body of work is shown in terms of aesthetic transformations, hence we can admire here paintings and objects, puppets, drawings and collages created during various periods of the artist’s life. There are 54 works in the gallery: monumental paintings, drawings, collages , spatial compositions and stage design items from Szajna’s most outstanding theatrical performances. The exhibition is a retrospective presentation of the artist’s work. Next to the works shown at many prestigious exhibitions in Poland and abroad, there are new exhibitions from the last period of his work. Since its inception, the Gallery has been a meeting place for artists representing various fields: artists, writers, musicians, theatre people.

Przedmieście Theatre was created in 2001 on the initiative of Aneta Adamska. She quickly created a consistent vision of working on shows. In August 2006, the team changed its headquarters to Lancut, where it worked until August 2010. Since then, the theatre has been operating independently and exhibiting its art in Rzeszow. The theatre creates original plays and performances inspired by works of Polish and world literature.

Teatr Bo Tak Association was founded in 2013 on the initiative of professional actors from Rzeszow. As part of the theatre business, four productions have been made so far: “The Truth” by F. Zeller, directed by Marcin Sławiński, “Mel Gibson’s colleague” by T. Jachimek, directed by Paweł Szumec, “Love and Politics” by P. Sauvil and “Trained Man” by J.von Duffel , both directed by Marcin Sławiński. Over the past four years the theatre has produced about 130 shows, which were watched by over 25,000 viewers in both Rzeszow and around Podkarpackie Province. The performances of the Bo Tak Theatre can be watched all year round in the Concert Hall of the Faculty of Music of UR, addressed primarily to viewers looking for ambitious entertainment.

The Rzeszow Photography Association is a group of photography lovers, professionals and amateurs, who have been cooperating for more than 10 years to develop their skills and promote the art of photography among the inhabitants of Rzeszow and residents of “closer and further surroundings”. It collaborates with associations and photographers from Poland, Ukraine and Slovakia. It organizes exhibitions, including open-type ones, where residents of Rzeszow can present their photos, as well as open air exhibitions, displays, workshops and presentations. The Association is also in charge of Nierzeczywista Gallery — the seat of the association, the RSF photo studio, which is the venue of Monday’s photo shoots, open to the public, photographic operations, displays, exhibitions and meetings.