Museum of Applied Arts in the Royal Castle in Poznań
A unique collection of utility items and a beautiful view of the city.
It is located on the Przemysł Hill, in the very heart of the city of Poznań. The castle tower which is 43 meters high, offers a unique view of the city and its surroundings. In the space of 1500 m² a new exhibition, devoted entirely to the applied art, is presented. It is the only such place in Poland. Amongst 2000 objects arranged in a unique way, one can find furniture, ceramics, glass and metal, weapons, jewellery, fabrics, costumes and accessories. The museum presents applied art from Middle Ages until modern times. To preserve the memory of the royal past of the place that the museum is situated in, an exhibition concerning Przemysł II and the history of the Castle has been placed on the ground floor.
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