The Museum of Palindromes

The Museum of Palindromes in Nowa Wieś is a collection of books, prints, and graphic works devoted entirely to words and sentences that read the same forwards and backwards. The building displays manuscripts, press clippings, and photographs that trace how these linguistic patterns developed across Polish literary works.

The museum was founded in 2007 by Tadeusz Morawski to preserve the works of Polish writers like Julian Tuwim and Stanisław Barańczak who engaged with palindromes. The collection reflects how this linguistic game evolved over time among Polish language enthusiasts.

The museum shows how palindromes appear in Polish language and literature, revealing the playful relationship between writers and words. Visitors see how these reversible phrases became part of the local literary tradition and continue to inspire creative expression today.

The museum is located at Serocka 13D and offers visitors educational programs and workshops to explore palindromes and create their own. Those seeking hands-on experience can participate in the competitions that are regularly held for interested visitors.

The museum carefully documents palindrome competitions and gatherings where language enthusiasts share their creative work. These events have developed a dedicated community of people who treat reversible words as both art and playful challenge.