14th Edition of Free November (Darmowy Listopad): Discover Warsaw’s Royal Residences
For the 14th time, Warsaw and Krakow open their royal doors under the theme “Royal — what does it mean?”. Throughout November, visitors can explore Poland’s royal residences — the Royal Castle, Wilanów Palace, Royal Łazienki Museum, and Wawel Castle — for free.
The Free November in Royal Residences (Darmowy Listopad) initiative invites everyone to experience history, architecture, and art in a more open way — through exhibitions and workshops with free admission. Each weekend focuses on a different royal residence, offering a journey across centuries, styles, and royal stories.
The Royal Castle in Warsaw (November 8 – 9)
The first weekend is dedicated to the Royal Castle in Warsaw — and to President Ignacy Mościcki, who once lived there. Special events will highlight the Castle’s transformation from a princely seat to a royal and later presidential residence.
Visitors can enjoy free entry to the Royal Apartments and Sejm Halls, including the Great Hall, Knights’ Hall, and Throne Room, as well as to the neighbouring Tin-Roofed Palace (during November, open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday).
• Working hours: the Royal Apartments and Parliament Chambers, the Lanckoroński Gallery, the Kubicki Arcades, temporary exhibitions: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm); Monday – closed.
Museum of King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów (November 15 – 16)
The following weekend, Wilanów Palace invites visitors to step back in time through educational walks, workshops, and encounters with museum educators and reenactors. The palace and gardens will be open for free visits all month, including access to the royal apartments, galleries, and temporary exhibitions.
Workshops on calligraphy, historical dance, and baroque cuisine will be available upon advanced registration.
• Working hours: palace: Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm; Friday - closed; November 1, 11 – closed.
Park and palace courtyard: open daily; during the season (2 November – 31 December 2025): 9 am – 3 pm; November 1 - closed.
The Royal Łazienki Museum (November 22 – 23)
At Royal Łazienki Museum, this year’s November program revolves around Stanisław Wyspiański’s November Night, a play closely tied to this royal residence.
From November 3 to 30 (Tuesday – Sunday), visitors can freely explore the Palace on the Isle, Old Orangery, Myślewicki Palace, and the Royal Sculpture Gallery.
On November 11, Łazienki gardens will also host a historical picnic celebrating Poland’s Independence Day.
• Working hours: from 1 October to 30 April, the buildings of the Royal Łazienki Museum are open: Tuesday – Wednesday: 9 am – 4 pm, Thursday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm; Monday – closed.
The gardens of the Royal Łazienki Museum are open from Monday to Sunday: 6 am - 9 pm.
Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków (November 29 – 30)
The final stop of Free November takes place in Krakow, at the Wawel Royal Castle. Visitors can discover the newly reopened Royal Armoury — one of the castle’s most important exhibitions, presenting the history of knighthood, weaponry, and royal splendour in a modern way. Admission will be free during the first three days after the opening.
Throughout November, Wawel also offers free entry to selected exhibitions and castle spaces.
Full details and schedules are available on the official websites of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Royal Łazienki Museum, Wilanów Palace, and Wawel Royal Castle.
