2026
The Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum celebrated its 90th anniversary. The jubilee was commemorated on 26 September in the presence of numerous guests from Switzerland and abroad.The guests were warmly welcomed by Mathias Stricker, President of the …
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On Saturday, 29 August, the 3rd Book Market took place at the Kościuszko Museum as part of the «Summer at the Museum» event series.It was a special afternoon filled with books, history, interesting conversations and …
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At the end of August, the Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn welcomed Maciej Bosacki, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, who visited the museum during his stay in …
Read article: Visit of the Polish Undersecretary of State to the Kościuszko Museum2026
On Saturday, June 6, students from the Maria Skłodowska-Curie School of the Polish Embassy in Bern, based in Zurich, visited the Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn. There, they took part in a history lesson dedicated …
Read article: In the Footsteps of Tadeusz Kościuszko2026
On May 29, the general assembly of the Kościuszko Society took place.During the meeting, a review of the activities of the Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn over the past year was presented, along with the …
Read article: Change in Leadership of the Kościuszko Society2026
On May 3rd, all museums in Solothurn opened their doors to visitors.It was a very special day – we were delighted to welcome so many guests from Switzerland and Poland. The turnout was fantastic, and …
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In mid-March, a special online meeting took place from the exhibition rooms of the Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn with students from the Władysław Syrokomla Gymnasium in Vilnius.The class teacher and the students followed the …
Read article: An Interesting Meeting with a Secondary School Class from Vilnius2026
On February 4 of this year, we celebrated the milestone birthday of Kościuszko. We marked this special anniversary at the museum in a small gathering with a birthday cake. A tour of the exhibition and …
Read article: 280th Birthday of Tadeusz Kościuszko2026
Ladies and Gentlemen,We would like to introduce you to the lesser-known artistic side of Tadeusz Kościuszko. Not everyone knows that he had an artistic talent – he painted, drew, and composed music.On our YouTube channel, …
Read article: A Musical Portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko2026
We are pleased to present an engaging popular-science publication dedicated to one of the most outstanding figures in Polish history – Tadeusz Kościuszko – as well as to the city that played an important role …
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The Kościuszko Society in Solothurn, which manages and oversees the Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn, received funding in 2025 under the program “Support for Archives, Libraries, and Museums Abroad”,financed by the Minister of Culture and National …
Read article: Information on the Granted Funding2025
On November 25, Marcin Sulmirski, a member of the board of the Kościuszko Society, paid an official visit to the renowned United States Military Academy at West Point.On behalf of the Society and the Museum, …
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On October 19, a memorial ceremony was held in Zuchwil to commemorate the 208th anniversary of the death of Tadeusz Kosciuszko.A solemn Mass took place in St. Martin’s Church, celebrated by the local parish priest, …
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Commemoration of the 208thAnniversary of the Death ofCommander-in-Chief and General Tadeusz KościuszkoInvitation
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On September 19, the III Forum for Educational Cooperation Krakow – Basel took place at the Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn, focusing on the promotion and development of Polish education in Switzerland.The Polish Embassy in Bern …
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The 47th session of the Permanent Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West (MABPZ) concluded successfully in Rome in 2025. The Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn was represented by its director, Teresa …
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On August 30, the Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum hosted the second edition of “Summer at the Museum.” The program featured a book market with fascinating titles and free guided tours of the museum in three languages: …
Read article: Farewell to Summer with a Book at the Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum!2025
A delegation of representatives from the Polish-Swiss Society and the Rapperswil Society, based in Warsaw, traveled to Switzerland to celebrate the 210th anniversary of General Tadeusz Kościuszko’s arrival in Solothurn.As part of the visit, the …
Read article: An Interesting Gathering on the Occasion of the 210th Anniversary of T. Kościuszko’s Arrival in Solothurn2025
In June, the Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn had the pleasure of welcoming some very special and friendly guests: students from the Ignacy Jan Paderewski Polish School in Basel.During their visit, the children had the …
Read article: Another Museum Visit by a School from Basel2025
Discover. Experience. Immerse.On May 18, 2025, museums across the region will open their doors — with free admission and a varied program for young and old alike.Enjoy fascinating insights into history, culture, and art, and …
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On Sunday, May 4th, in celebration of the May 3rd Constitution Day (1791) and the 210th anniversary of Tadeusz Kościuszko's arrival in Solothurn, a magnificent concert took place at the Municipal Theater. The large audience …
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Solothurn, a picturesque Swiss town, became the final home of Tadeusz Kościuszko, a hero of two continents. His two-year stay is now an important part of the town’s history.On a sunny April day, students from …
Read article: City Game Solothurn – Zuchwil2025
In the last week of March, the graduating classes of Tadeusz Kościuszko High School No. 4 from Krakow visited the museum dedicated to their school's namesake in Solothurn.The journey took them through several important Swiss …
Read article: IV High School from Krakow visits Switzerland and Solothurn2025
8 March is International Women's Day.To mark this holiday, a women's meeting was held at the museum, with flowers and a glass of sparkling wine and interesting discussions touching on important women's issues. An interesting …
Read article: Kosciuszko and his women2024
Completion of work on inventorying and cataloging the library collection of the Tadeusz Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn. The development of the library began in 1937 with the opening and operation of the museum. The basis …
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At the beginning of November, the annual general meeting of the Kosciuszko Society took place in the auditorium of the BBZ-Solothurn.The meeting was chaired by the president of the Kosciuszko Society, Dr. Remo Ankli, alongside …
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On October 20, 2024, a ceremony was held to commemorate the 207th anniversary of Tadeusz Kościuszko's death. In Zuchwil, a wreath-laying ceremony took place in front of the general’s monument, attended by representatives of the …
Read article: Continuation of the Kościuszko Tradition2024
The 46th Session of the Permanent Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West (MABPZ) took place from September 24 to 28 in Chicago, with a delegation from the Kościuszko Museum in attendance. …
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As part of this year's "Summer at the Museum," visitors had the opportunity on August 24th to explore the museum's rooms for free, attend a guitar concert, and visit a book fair. The stands were …
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From August 15 to 18, a journey took place in the footsteps of Tadeusz Kosciuszko's heart, which led from Solothurn to Vezia near Lugano in Ticino and on to Varese, a town in the north …
Read article: A journey in the footsteps of Kosciuszko's heart in Switzerland and Italy2024
On Saturday 15 June, the Tadeusz Kościuszko Museum offered an unusual history lesson. Young people from the Polish school of the Polish Embassy in Bern, which is based in Zurich, had the opportunity to experience …
Read article: History lessons in the museum instead of at school2024
This year's first walk in the footsteps of Tadeusz Kościuszko in Solothurn and the surrounding area is now behind us. On 9 June, we had the pleasure of spending a great time together in a …
Read article: Continuing in the footsteps of Kosciuszko2024
The Solothurn Museums were open to all visitors on May 26th. From 10 AM to 5 PM, all interested individuals could visit the various museums, which had prepared different programs. The Kosciuszko Museum also opened …
Read article: Open House Day at the Solothurn Museums2024
On 30 April, a delegation from the Polish-Swiss Parliamentary Group, consisting of Kazimierz Gołojuch MEP, Tadeusz Chrzan MEP, Zbigniew Ziejewski MEP, Józefa Szczurek-Żelazko MEP, Krzysztof Gadowski, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, and Senator …
Read article: Members of the Polish Parliament visit the museum2024
At the beginning of April 2024, an interesting lecture on Tadeusz Kosciuszko "Enlightened Fortress Builders - Chief Engineer West Point 1778-1780" took place in Basel in the Schlosssäle, Stapfelberg 4.The topic was presented by Patrick …
Read article: Talks in the castle halls in Basel2024
230 years ago, on March 24, 1794, Tadeusz Kościuszko solemnly took an oath on the main square of Krakow, thus heralding the onset of a national uprising known as the Kościuszko Uprising. This uprising marked …
Read article: 230th Anniversary of the Kościuszko Uprising2024
FREEDOM FESTIVAL - IN MEMORIAM TADEUSZ KOŚCIUSZKOUnder the honorary patronageThe Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Switzerland, Ms. Iwona KozłowskaThe Mayor of Solothurn, Ms. Stefanie Ingold Large concert hall, Solothurn A musical story about …
Read article: Invitation2023
In December, the centenary of the Polish-Swiss Association was celebrated with great joy in Warsaw. The festive event symbolised a century of continuous efforts and close cooperation between the two countries. The long-standing cooperation with …
Read article: Cooperation with the Polish-Swiss Society2023
On Sunday, October 15, 2023, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held in front of his memorial in Zuchwil to mark the 206th anniversary of Tadeusz Kościuszko's death. The bilingual Holy Mass was presided over by …
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On Saturday 14 October, the opening of the exhibition "Solothurn on old postcards" took place at the Solothurn Central Library. The Kościuszko Museum, in collaboration with the Central Library of Solothurn, organised an exhibition showing …
Read article: Time travel through Solothurn: Baroque splendour on old postcards2023
On June 18 and September 24, two walks in the footsteps of Tadeusz Kościuszko took place this year around Solothurn and its surroundings.Thank you very much for the great time and the great atmosphere! See …
Read article: In the footsteps of Kościuszko in Solothurn and its surroundings2023
The 45th meeting of the Permanent Conference of Polish Museums, Archives and Libraries Abroad took place from 6 to 8 September and was organised by the Kościuszko Museum in Solothurn. The event was attended by …
Read article: 45th Permanent Conference of Polish Museums, Archives and Libraries Abroad, in Solothurn2023
At the beginning of June, children from a school class of the Polish school "J.I. Paderewski" from Basel visited the Kościuszko Museum and the beautiful baroque town . They learned information about Kościuszko and then …
Read article: School classes in the museum2023
On May 21, another Museum Day took place in the canton of Solothurn. Thank you for so many visits!We are glad that on that day many guests came to the Museum not only from different …
Read article: Report from the Day of Museums2023
On 30 April, the Day of Poles and the Polish Diaspora Abroad was celebrated at the Hotel Schwanen in Rapperswil under the auspices of the Polish Embassy in Bern.The ceremony was honoured by the presence …
Read article: Day of Poles Abroad2023
In March, a festive ceremony took place at the Polish Embassy in Bern. Andrzej Dera, State Secretary in the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, honoured dedicated activists who have been working …
Read article: Polish state awards for cultural workers2023
On Friday, 17 March 2023, the Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn was visited by a state delegation led by the State Secretary from the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland - Minister Andrzej …
Read article: Visit of Minister Andrzej Dera, State Secretary Poland , to the Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn2022
At the end of December 2022, the Museum received an interesting shipment from Chicago. It turned out that the friendly Association of Friends of Polish Uhlans named after General Tadeusz Kościuszko in the United States …
Read article: New exhibits at the museum2022
At the beginning of December, the museum was visited by a school class of 6 to 8 year olds with teachers from the Polish school Pol école from Neuchâtel.The participants of this different history lesson …
Read article: Museum history lesson for the youngest2022
On Sunday, October 16, in Zuchwil near Solothurn, we celebrated the 205th anniversary of the death of Tadeusz Kościuszko and the 80th anniversary of the dedication and devotion to the faithful, of the Polish chapel …
Read article: Two ambassadors in Zuchwil2022
80th anniversary of the dedication Polish Chapel in Zuchwil 205th anniversary of the death of Tadeusz KościuszkoInvitationIn summer, during the opening hours of the museum, we invite you to visit our courtyard.
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12:00 - 17:00h---------- At home with the freedom heroTadeusz Kościuszko fought for freedom, independence and respect for human rights in the USA and in his native Poland. He spent his twilight years in Solothurn in …
Read article: International Museum Day in the Solothurn Museums Sunday, May 15, 2022, free admission2022
"Musical appeal for freedom and peace" wrote the "Solothurner Zeitung" on 21 February 2022. The new edition of the concert in the concert hall in honour of Kościuszko was a musical appeal for freedom and …
Read article: Paderewski Gala Concert2022
Under the patronage of Mrs. Iwona Kozłowska, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Switzerland, and Dr. Remo Ankli, President of the Kościuszko Society Solothurn.With this unique concert we present after 85 years the sameprogramme …
Read article: Ladies and Gentlemen, we invite you to the concert.2021
In 2021, the Kosciuszko Society received funding from the Ministry of Culture to organise archival documents in the collection of the Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn. The documents were inventoried and placed in acid-free files. At …
Read article: Inventory Kosciuszko Museum2021
We are pleased to inform you that we have completed the work of organizing and inventorying our archive.The archive is divided into four parts and covers the years 1935-1999. The files contain the following languages: …
Read article: Completion of the archive work2021
On November 5, the annual General Assembly of the members of the Kosciuszko Society took place in Solothurn.The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Bern, Iwona Kozłowska, who gave …
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November 2021The documents in our collection are currently being archived at the museum. After initial segregation, the files will be described, inventoried, paginated, and finally placed in acid-free archival storage.The entire inventory will soon be …
Read article: Further work in progress at the museum2021
Photos: Piotr Drewnowski President of Tadeusz Kosciuszko's Society in Solothurn, Dr. Remo AnkliAmbassador of the Republic of Poland in Bern, Iwona KozłowskaVice-Marshal of the Senat of the Republic of Poland, Marek PękCustodian of the Kosciuszko …
Read article: Wreath laying ceremony 24th october 20212021
06 September 2021Kosciuszko Society, which takes care of and manages the Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn, this year received funding from the program "Promotion, Archives, Libraries and Museums Outside the Country" from funds of the Ministers …
Read article: News in the museum2020
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen In 2018, the Museum succeeded in annexing the previously missing study of General Kościuszko, which was previously used by various companies and in recent years by a private individual. The offered …
Read article: General Assembly 2020 in the Knights' Hall in the von Roll House in Solothurn
