Opening hours: open 15 April - 30 September: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am-4pm, Thursday, 10am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm; 1 October - 14 April: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-3pm.
Monday: open for organized groups only.
Established in 1983, the Museum is housed in the classicist buildings of the so-called Cantonists' Barracks, also known as the Cripples' Barracks or the Gardener's House, built in 1826-8, and in the so-called Kubicki's Stable, also known as the Horseshoe, built in 1825-6.
The holdings are divided into several sections. The Nature and Hunting Section presents specimens of mammals and birds from various areas of Poland, as well as collections of domestic and exotic trophies. The Horsemanship Section boasts collections of harnesses, saddles and equestrian accessories. On display are local and festive harnesses, caparisons and equestrian equipment as well as stirrups, mouthpieces, spurs, items from coaches, coach houses, stables and smithies, veterinary equipment and objects related to the breeding and use of horses. The Art Section contains Polish and foreign painting, sculpture, prints and drawings, medals and distinctions related to hunting and horsemanship; firearms and edged weapons used by hunters; applied art; photographs and documents.
Permanent exhibitions: "The Drawing Room of the Polish Hunter of the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries"; "Eye to Eye" (a collection of exotic trophies and taxidermal exhibits); "In the Fields and in the Woods" (Polish wildlife and hunting trophies); "The Equestrian Exhibition".
Muzeum Łowiectwa i Jeździectwa
Łazienki Królewskie w Warszawie
ul. Szwoleżerów 9
00-464 Warszawa
Region: (woj. mazowieckie)
Phone: (+48 22) 522 66 30, 628 42 05
Phone/Fax: (+48 22) 628 46 99
WWW: www.muzeum.warszawa.pl
Email: mlij@muzeum.warszawa.pl