District Museum in Rzeszów

The District Museum in Rzeszów, established in 1935, is a regional museum housed in the historic building of the Piarist monastery complex, which dates back to 1644–1649 and was designed by Jan Canger. The building, featuring a late Baroque facade, underwent several renovations between 1695 and 1708 under the design of Tylman van Gameren. The museum holds over 240,000 exhibits, many of which are displayed in a dedicated ethnographic branch and in the Museum of the History of the City, which features the Underground Tourist Route and an exhibition spanning artifacts from the 14th century to World War II. Additional branches include the Ethnographic Museum and the Julian Przyboś Biographical Museum in Gwoźnica Dolna. Among the most valuable collections are the "Dąbski Family Gallery" and a collection of militaria donated by Rzeszów collector Jan Partyka, which includes memorabilia from the struggles for Poland's independence. The exhibition "The Polish Soldier 1914–1945" showcases a variety of items, such as medals, weapons, and uniforms, illustrating the history of Polish armed forces. The museum has been honored with the distinction of "Meritorious for the Podkarpackie Voivodeship." In the museum's hall, plaques honor donors, including Franciszek Moskwa and Jan Partyka, highlighting the community's support for the institution. The District Museum in Rzeszów plays a vital role in preserving local history and culture, serving as an important landmark on the region's cultural map.