We invite you to explore our offer for kindergartens. Each of the lesson topics listed below takes place within selected permanent exhibitions of the National Museum in Lublin.

Museum Lessons

Fairy Tales and More

Discover stories painted on canvases. Listen to tales of kings, mythical creatures, and dreamlike lands. Let us take you into the world of fairy tales and myths.

Lesson topics:

• “The King with Donkey Ears”
• “The Enchanted Forest”
• “The Devil’s Paw”
• “White Gold”

Discovering the Museum

A first visit to the Museum is a great opportunity to learn key concepts related to museology, such as exhibit, exhibition, and collection. Together, we will discuss why museums exist and what stories their artifacts can tell us.

Legends of Lublin

Where does Lublin’s name come from? Why is a goat featured in the city’s coat of arms? Who left a paw print on the Tribunal table? These and many other questions will be answered during a session where participants will discover the most famous legends connected to the city’s rich history.

The Oldest Monuments of the Castle Hill

Step back in time to the era of kings and knights, when a real castle stood where the Museum is today. Together, we will uncover the secrets of medieval structures that still exist—such as the defensive tower and the Holy Trinity Chapel—and explore the key elements of fortress architecture.

Treasures of the Past

How do we learn about the earliest history of humankind? What treasures lie hidden beneath the earth? During this session in the archaeological exhibition, we will discuss the tools and methods used by archaeologists and examine the Museum’s oldest artifacts.

All Aboard the Art Train!

Can emotions be painted? Can music have a color? We will explore these questions by examining paintings ranging from figurative to abstract.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Someone has left tracks in the Museum! By following them, we will search for their owners—furry and feathered creatures, those with beaks or teeth, flying, swimming, crawling, and jumping. Perhaps some strange, mythical beasts are hiding among them?

Museum Workshops

Shaped from Clay

In this workshop, we will learn about different pottery techniques and vessel decoration methods from the Neolithic era to the present. Participants will create their own clay toys. In follow-up sessions, we will glaze and fire the pieces, which can then be taken home. A one-day version is also available, where participants make unglazed works or use air-drying clay.

Castle Builders

We will learn about the history of Lublin Castle, its oldest structures, and their functions. Inspired by a model of the castle hill, we will design and create our own miniature castles using cardboard.

In a Wig or a Beret—A Portrait Lesson

From profile to full face, from bust to contrapposto, idealized or emphasizing imperfections—this workshop explores different portrait styles over the centuries, their functions, and techniques. Participants will create their own unique portraits.

Mastering Beauty—Calligraphy Workshop

Using historical script patterns and traditional writing tools such as goose quills, dip pens, ink, and fountain pens, we will practice the art of beautiful handwriting. Through these exercises, we will refine our sense of aesthetics, precision, and patience.

Painting Like a Master

A hands-on workshop focusing on painting and drawing techniques. Participants will first explore the Gallery of 19th-20th Century Polish Painting or the Avant-Garde and “Zamek” Group Gallery. Then, using paints or pastels, they will create their own artworks, choosing from still life, portrait, or landscape themes.

Painting on Glass

Paintings are not only created on canvas, paper, or wood! In this workshop, we will introduce the tradition of glass painting. Participants will imitate folk artists or create their own glass artworks.

The Texture of Painting

Can gloss, stickiness, or roughness be the subject of an artwork? What happens when sand or decayed wood is trapped under layers of paint and varnish? Inspired by avant-garde artists, we will explore the properties of materials around us and create assemblage-based artworks.

How to Book a Museum Lesson or Workshop?

Reservations for lessons and workshops are handled by the Education Department:
 Tel: 81 537 96 15 / Mobile: 693 677 602
 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 Minimum booking time: One week in advance

When booking, please provide:

• The lesson or workshop topic
• School details
• Teacher’s (guardian’s) name
• Number and age of participants

Lesson & Workshop Schedule

 When?

• Lessons and workshops for organized groups take place Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM during the school year.
• In special cases, alternative dates can be arranged.

Fees

 Museum Lesson (up to 1.5 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 100 PLN
• Student ticket: 12 PLN per participant

 Museum Lesson with Workshop (up to 2 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 150 PLN
• Student ticket: 10 PLN per participant

 Payment must be made at the museum’s ticket office before the session begins.

Important Notes

• Museum lessons accommodate a maximum of 30 participants per group.
• Workshops accommodate 15-20 participants, depending on the topic.
• A guardian must remain with the group throughout the visit.
• If you need to cancel a booking, please inform the Education Department in advance.

We invite you to explore our offer for grades 1-3 of primary schools. Each of the lesson topics listed below takes place in selected permanent exhibitions at the National Museum in Lublin.

Museum Lessons

Exploring the Museum
A first visit to the Museum will be an opportunity to learn key concepts related to museology, such as exhibit, exhibition, or collection. Together, we will consider why museums exist and what the objects collected in them can tell us.

Lublin Legends
Where did Lublin get its name? Why is there a goat in our city’s coat of arms? Who left a paw print on the tribunal table? We will answer these and many other questions during a session where participants will discover the most important legends connected to the city’s rich past.

The Oldest Monuments of Castle Hill
During this session, we will travel back to the distant times of kings and knights, when a real castle stood on the hill where the Museum is today. Together, we will uncover the secrets of medieval buildings that have survived to this day—the defensive tower and the Chapel of the Holy Trinity—and learn about the key features of fortified strongholds.

Treasures of the Past
Where do we get our knowledge of ancient human history? What treasures of the past are hidden underground? During this meeting at the archaeological exhibition, we will discuss the tools and methods used by archaeologists and explore the Museum’s oldest artifacts.

Train to Art
Can emotions be painted? Can music have a color? We will try to answer these and other questions by examining paintings, from figurative to abstract works.

Wacky Animals
Someone has left tracks in the Museum! Following them, we will search for their owners. We will find representations of furry and feathered animals, with beaks or teeth, flying, swimming, crawling, and jumping. Perhaps some strange creatures are hiding among them?

Museum Workshops

Clay Creations
In our first session, we will learn various pottery techniques and methods of decorating vessels from the Neolithic era. At the end, we will take on the role of a potter and create different clay toys. In subsequent sessions, we will glaze our creations, which can then be taken home. A one-day workshop option is also available, in which participants make objects without glazing or use self-hardening clay.

Building Castles
During this workshop, we will learn about the history of Lublin Castle, its oldest buildings, and their functions. Inspired by a model of Lublin’s Castle Hill, we will create our own miniature cardboard castle designs.

In a Wig or a Beret: The Art of Portraiture
In profile or en face. Bust-length or in contrapposto. Idealized or highlighting imperfections. This session will explore different portrait techniques throughout history, the roles portraits played, and will allow us to create our own unique portraits.

Cultivating the Sense of Beauty – Calligraphy Practice
Using old writing patterns and traditional writing tools such as goose quills, dip pens, ink, and inkwells, we will refine our handwriting skills. Through calligraphy exercises, we will develop an appreciation for beauty and aesthetics while also practicing precision and patience.

Painting Like a Master
A workshop focused on painting and drawing techniques. Depending on preference, we offer a visit to the Gallery of 19th–20th Century Polish Painting or the Gallery of the “Zamek” Group and the Avant-garde, followed by a hands-on session where we will create our own artwork using paints or pastels. The workshop can focus on different painting themes, such as still life, portrait, or landscape.

Painting on Glass!
Paintings are created not only on canvas, paper, or wood. This time, we will explore glass painting. We will imitate self-taught folk masters or create our own unique glass paintings.

Material Painting
Can gloss, stickiness, or roughness be the subject of a work of art? What happens when sand or decayed wood is embedded beneath layers of paint and varnish? With the eye of an avant-garde artist, we will examine the properties of the ever-present materials that shape our world and create our own works using the assemblage technique.

How to Book a Museum Lesson or Workshop?

Reservations for lessons and workshops are handled by the Education Department:
 Tel: 81 537 96 15 / Mobile: 693 677 602
 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 Minimum booking time: One week in advance

When booking, please provide:

• The lesson or workshop topic
• School details
• Teacher’s (guardian’s) name
• Number and age of participants

Lesson & Workshop Schedule

 When?

• Lessons and workshops for organized groups take place Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM during the school year.
• In special cases, alternative dates can be arranged.

Fees

 Museum Lesson (up to 1.5 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 100 PLN
• Student ticket: 12 PLN per participant

 Museum Lesson with Workshop (up to 2 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 150 PLN
• Student ticket: 10 PLN per participant

 Payment must be made at the museum’s ticket office before the session begins.

Important Notes

• Museum lessons accommodate a maximum of 30 participants per group.
• Workshops accommodate 15-20 participants, depending on the topic.
• A guardian must remain with the group throughout the visit.
• If you need to cancel a booking, please inform the Education Department in advance.

We invite you to explore our offer for grades 4-8 of primary schools. Each of the topics listed below is conducted in selected permanent exhibitions of the National Museum in Lublin.

Museum Lessons

 

The Profession of an Archaeologist
How did the lives of mammoth hunters differ from those of medieval town dwellers? What was a lunula, and what was a fibula? The archaeological exhibition will serve as a starting point for discussions about different epochs in human history. We will also learn about the Neolithic Revolution and whether pyramids were built in Poland.

A Castle Wasn’t Built in a Day – The Archaeological History of Castle Hill in Lublin
Together, we will travel back to the beginnings of settlement in what is now Lublin and examine what archaeologists discovered when studying Castle Hill. Will we find out what a medieval stronghold looked like and who its inhabitants were? Archaeological artifacts will reveal all their secrets to us.

From Knight to Soldier – The Weaponry of Poland
What weapons did the legendary Zawisza Czarny wield, and what did the soldiers defending Poland’s borders use? Who fought with a saber, and who carried a mace? We will examine museum displays in search of melee and firearm weapons, armor, and military equipment. At the end, we will test our participants’ discipline in a museum-style military drill.

The Jagiellonians in Lublin
During this session, we will visit Lublin at the height of its glory—during the reign of the Jagiellonian dynasty. We will talk about the famous Lublin fairs, the royal chronicler and tutor of royal children, Jan Długosz, and, most importantly, the Polish-Lithuanian unions and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The Union of Lublin
We will discuss the Union of Lublin, one of the most significant events in Polish history, using a painting by the master Matejko. Could July 1, 1569, have looked as the artist depicted it? We will answer this question by analyzing available sources and searching for clues in the painting.

Kings at the Castle
Some inherited the throne, while others were elected. Kings, their achievements, and their rule will be the focus of this museum lesson. We will journey through history from Casimir the Great to Stanisław August Poniatowski. And perhaps we will also find female rulers among Poland’s monarchs?

Hidden Meanings
The museum’s corners hold many secrets. We will play the role of detectives and discover, among other things, why a centuries-old sword is curled into a spiral, how to find secret compartments in antique furniture, and how to decipher hidden messages in paintings.

Among Flowers, Meadows, and Forests – Plants in Art
Artists have often drawn inspiration from the nature surrounding them. Among the museum exhibits, we will find many examples of this. Can we recognize familiar flowers, trees, and fruits in the paintings?

Saints from the Calendar
Why did Saint Michael push cabbage into a barrel, and why does a mouse search for grains in the field on Saint Francis’ day? Which saint holds a lamb, and which releases a lark from a pouch? We will talk about patron saints, their attributes, and important dates in the Polish folk calendar.

Landscape, Portrait, and Veduta
Among the museum’s collections, we can find paintings created over hundreds of years. What do they tell us, and how? During this lesson, we will organize our knowledge of painting genres and discuss the themes portrayed in artworks.

Behind the Scenes of a Painting
Before starting a painting, an artist must decide what techniques and materials to use. Should they choose oil paints or pastels? From which angle should they depict the subject? In this session, we will explore different painting techniques, types of composition, and perspectives.

In Search of the Third Dimension
Can works of art come to life? And how can this be achieved? We will discuss ways to go beyond the two-dimensional nature of a painting, perception in art, and the power of illusion. We will discover that not everything is as it seems.

Museum Workshops

Shaped from Clay
In the first session, we will explore various pottery techniques and decoration methods used since the Neolithic era. At the end, we will play the role of potters and create different clay toys. In subsequent classes, our works will be glazed and ready to take home. A one-day workshop is also available, where participants create works without glazing or using self-hardening clay.

Building Castles
During this session, we will learn about the history of Lublin Castle, its oldest buildings, and their functions. Inspired by a model of Castle Hill, we will create our own miniature cardboard castle layouts.

In a Wig or a Beret – The Art of Portraiture
Profile or en face. Bust-length or contrapposto. Idealized or exposing imperfections. This time, we will explore different portrait styles through the ages and their purposes, and create our own unique portraits.

The Art of Beautiful Writing – Calligraphy Lessons
Using old handwriting patterns and traditional writing tools such as goose quills, dip pens, ink, and inkwells, we will practice the art of writing. Through calligraphy exercises, we will develop a sense of beauty and aesthetics while also improving precision and patience.

Painting Like a Master
This workshop is dedicated to painting and drawing techniques. Depending on preferences, we offer a tour of the 19th–20th Century Polish Painting Gallery or the “Zamek” Group and Avant-garde Gallery, followed by a workshop where participants create their own artworks using paints or pastels. Sessions can focus on various painting themes, such as still life, portraiture, or landscapes.

Painting on Glass
Paintings are created not only on canvas, paper, or wood. This time, we will explore the art of painting on glass. We will imitate folk self-taught masters or create our own paintings on glass panels.

Matter Painting
Can gloss, stickiness, or roughness be the subject of a work of art? What is sand or decayed wood doing beneath layers of hardened paint and varnish? With the eye of an avant-garde artist, we will examine the properties of the materials that make up our world and create our own assemblage-style artworks.

How to Book a Museum Lesson or Workshop?

Reservations for lessons and workshops are handled by the Education Department:
 Tel: 81 537 96 15 / Mobile: 693 677 602
 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 Minimum booking time: One week in advance

When booking, please provide:

• The lesson or workshop topic
• School details
• Teacher’s (guardian’s) name
• Number and age of participants

Lesson & Workshop Schedule

 When?

• Lessons and workshops for organized groups take place Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM during the school year.
• In special cases, alternative dates can be arranged.

Fees

 Museum Lesson (up to 1.5 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 100 PLN
• Student ticket: 12 PLN per participant

 Museum Lesson with Workshop (up to 2 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 150 PLN
• Student ticket: 10 PLN per participant

 Payment must be made at the museum’s ticket office before the session begins.

Important Notes

• Museum lessons accommodate a maximum of 30 participants per group.
• Workshops accommodate 15-20 participants, depending on the topic.
• A guardian must remain with the group throughout the visit.
• If you need to cancel a booking, please inform the Education Department in advance.

In addition to the offer presented for students in grades IV–VIII of primary school, which we can adapt to the curriculum of secondary schools, we also propose the following topics for high school and technical school students.

Motifs and Symbols in Art

“Vanity of vanities, all is vanity!” But is everything truly meaningless? Vanitas is just one of the themes we will explore during this session. How did artists depict childhood, and how did they portray nature? Why does Malczewski paint himself holding corn cockle in his hand? Together, we will uncover the richness of motifs and symbols immortalized on canvas.

Between East and West

How were Christ and Mary depicted in iconography? What is a Deesis, and what is a tabernacle? How can we recognize saints in religious art? We will decipher the secrets of Orthodox church paintings and immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of Eastern Christian worship.

History Painted with a Brush

Can painters faithfully depict historical events in Poland’s past? What sources did artists once rely on when creating their visions of history? And did they truly refrain from adding their own commentary or even deliberately distorting reality? We will attempt to answer these questions by analyzing selected works of art and their historical contexts.

Modern Art – Socialist Realism and Avant-garde

During this session, we will discuss art as a tool of propaganda and the avant-garde’s innovative perspective on the form and function of postwar art. We will explore these topics through the works of painters from the Lublin-based “Zamek” Group.

The Prison on the Castle

During this lesson, we will recall that a Renaissance castle once stood on Castle Hill, where the Union of Lublin was signed. Additionally, for 128 years, the site functioned as a prison—we will trace its history from the time of the partitions, through the Nazi occupation, and into the years of communism.

How to Book a Museum Lesson or Workshop?

Reservations for lessons and workshops are handled by the Education Department:
Tel: 81 537 96 15 / Mobile: 693 677 602
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Minimum booking time: One week in advance

When booking, please provide:

• The lesson or workshop topic
• School details
• Teacher’s (guardian’s) name
• Number and age of participants

Lesson & Workshop Schedule

When?

• Lessons and workshops for organized groups take place Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM during the school year.
• In special cases, alternative dates can be arranged.

Fees

Museum Lesson (up to 1.5 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 100 PLN
• Student ticket: 12 PLN per participant

Museum Lesson with Workshop (up to 2 hours)

• Fixed session fee: 150 PLN
• Student ticket: 10 PLN per participant

Payment must be made at the museum’s ticket office before the session begins.

Important Notes

• Museum lessons accommodate a maximum of 30 participants per group.
• Workshops accommodate 15-20 participants, depending on the topic.
• A guardian must remain with the group throughout the visit.
• If you need to cancel a booking, please inform the Education Department in advance.