Gallery at Dom Bez Kantów - Instytut Pileckiego
We are open every day except Mondays
FREE ENTRY
Address: 11 Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, Warsaw
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In July and August:
Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1 January
Easter holidays (Saturday through Monday)
1 November
24–26 and 31 December
The Gallery of the Pilecki Institute at Dom Bez Kantów is not only an exhibition space, but also a venue of meetings, discussions, educational workshops and film screenings.
In the Gallery you can:
> visit two of the permanent exhibitions by the Pilecki Institute that present stories of heroism during the Holocaust. Details can be found below:
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THE CHOICE TO SAVE LIVES
> Take a free guided tour of the exhibitions – organized groups and school classes are requested to book an appointment in advance;
> attend classes and educational workshops for young people and adults, including foreigners (more);
> buy publications by the Pilecki Institute (full offer available in the online bookstore);
> use our meeting room after prior reservation (offer for non-profit organizations);
> take part in one of the interesting events below!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Building history:
The Dom Bez Kantów was built during the interwar period as a building for the Military Housing Fund. It was constructed between 1932 and 1935 on the site of the former Saxon Forges, based on a design by architect Czesław Przybylski, with the structural design by Stefan Bryła.
The building was intended to provide housing for officers and military families during peacetime. Its distinctive name is linked to an anecdote about Józef Piłsudski, who recommended building it “bez kantowania" (without cheating) which the architects interpreted literally, designing rounded corners.
The building stood out for its modern, modernist form and arcades facing the street, which were built in connection with the planned widening of Królewska Street. During World War II, the building did not suffer major damage, though traces of shelling are still visible today. After the war, it was taken over by military institutions, and in later years it was entered into the register of historic monuments. In the 21st century, the building underwent renovation and now also serves cultural functions, while retaining its historic character.
Events at the Gallery
- Replaying the Second World War?: The Soviet Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in Ukraine Today | Thursdays at DBK
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Replaying the Second World War?: The Soviet Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in Ukraine Today | Thursdays at DBK
As part of the “Thursdays at DBK” series, Dr. Drachewych will give a public lecture entitled: “Replaying the Second World War?: The Soviet Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in Ukraine Today.”
- Long Night of Museums - Stories of Poles Saving Jews
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Long Night of Museums - Stories of Poles Saving Jews
We invite you to an evening honoring individuals who chose to put their own and their loved ones’ lives in danger in order to save others.
- Destruction of cultural heritage of Ukraine | Debate
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Destruction of cultural heritage of Ukraine | Debate
Come and join our debate devoted to "Destruction of cultural heritage of Ukraine”. Our guests are Kateryna Busol from National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Andrzej Jakubowski from Polish Academy of Science and Joe Powderly from Leiden University.
- THE FORGERS AND OTHER STORIES | Debate around Roger Moorhouse's book "The Forgers"
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THE FORGERS AND OTHER STORIES | Debate around Roger Moorhouse's book "The Forgers"
Come and join a discussion about Polish edition of Roger Moorhouse’s book "The Forgers: The Forgotten Story of the Holocaust's Most Audacious Rescue Operation", published by the Pilecki Institute.