Toruń, Poland
in progress
Two temporary exhibitions at the Ethnographic Museum: a collection of 295 spinning tops from the Mobile Museum of Spinning Tops and over 1,300 pysanky from around the world from the Belice collection.
in 2 days
Genealogy workshops for beginners interested in exploring their family history. Participants will learn to build a family tree and discover sources for ancestor research.
in 4 days
A gathering dedicated to folk songs about work, featuring archival recordings and publications. Open to all interested participants without prior experience.
A guided tour of the Ethnographic Museum with Dr. Justyna Słomska-Nowak exploring wedding chests. Discover their history, decoration and significance in rural women's lives, ending with a relaxation session.
Creative workshops in traditional Polish paper cutting. Learn the history of the technique and create your own artwork from coloured paper.
A recurring family workshop at the Ethnographic Museum. Children explore the sounds of water, practice flowing movements, and play traditional games with rhythm and song.
Creative wet felting workshops at the Ethnographic Museum - learn an ancient textile craft working with wool, water and soap.
An international folklore festival at the Ethnographic Museum in Toruń. Ensembles from seven countries will present traditional dances and music, and participants can try their skills in folk song workshops.
Creative batik workshops at the Ethnographic Museum - learn the traditional technique of decorating fabrics and Easter eggs with wax and dyes.
A meeting with an anthropologist and shaman from Mexico about Tzotzil Maya culture, spiritual rituals, and traditional dances. An interactive experience featuring a limpia demonstration and audience participation in the ritual.
A meeting with ethnobotanist Dr. Sara Orzechowska about plants in folklore and rituals of Midsummer Night. Discover the cultural significance of herbs and weeds in ancient traditions.