Koszyce Land Museum

The Stanisław Boduch Museum of the Koszyce Land was officially opened on May 26, 2007. The ceremony attracted many guests, including representatives of church authorities, local officials, and parliamentarians. With a symbolic ribbon-cutting by founder Stanisław Boduch and the mayor of the municipality, Stanisław Rybak, a new chapter in the history of Koszyce began. The museum is housed in the building of a ruined synagogue, which was purchased and restored after World War II by Boduch, a Polonian businessman from Chicago, highlighting not only the architectural aspect but also the strong ties of the Polish diaspora with their homeland. The museum features numerous exhibits, including reproductions of works by Stanisław Wyspiański and everyday objects from the past that illustrate the lives of the region's inhabitants. The displays also include unique seventeenth-century embroidered liturgical vestments. The Marshal of the Małopolska Region noted that only 16 out of 186 municipalities in the region have their own museum, underscoring the uniqueness of this initiative. Boduch emphasized that the museum aims to educate future generations and preserve the cultural heritage of Poles, making it an important site for both the local community and emigrants. The museum in Koszyce not only enriches the region culturally but also stands as a symbol of memory and national pride.