Museum of Mikołaj Rey in Nagłowice

The Museum of Mikołaj Rey in Nagłowice is a biographical museum housed in a traditional manor that displays manuscripts, early printed editions, and objects belonging to the Renaissance poet. The collection includes documents and items that document his major role in shaping Polish literature and language.

Mikołaj Rey was a Renaissance poet who is regarded as the founder of Polish literary language because he was among the first to write in Polish instead of Latin. The museum was created in 1969 in the manor house linked to Rey's life, preserving his works and personal traces.

The museum demonstrates how Rey made Polish a language for serious literature, showing visitors how his work opened doors for writers who came after him. His texts proved that Polish could express complex ideas just as well as Latin or any other language.

The museum offers guided tours through the collection and educational programs focused on Polish Renaissance literature and the poet's works. It helps to check opening hours in advance to plan your visit properly.

The collection contains some of the oldest examples of everyday literature in Polish from the 1500s, showing how Rey used the language for different types of writing. These documents are rare and give insight into how people wrote and thought during that time.

Location: Nagłowice

Inception: 1969

GPS coordinates: 50.67917,20.10667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08