Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn

The Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn, Switzerland, has existed since 1936 at Gurzelngasse 12. It is located in the Zeltnerhaus, where the Polish national hero Tadeusz Kościuszko lived from 1815 to 1817 and died. The museum displays oil paintings, including Kościuszko's oath in Krakow in 1794, as well as personal items such as the living room with alcove (bed niche) and the urn for Kościuszko's heart. It is run by the Kościuszko Society of Solothurn and is dedicated to the life and legacy of the Polish freedom hero.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Free entrance: No

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
kosciuszkomuseum.ch
Address
Gurzelngasse 12, Solothurn

Access

Nearby stops

  • Solothurn West450 meters walking distance
  • Solothurn, Kunstmuseum500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
27m
Bern
42m
Neuchâtel
47m
Zürich HB
1h 4m
Basel SBB
1h 11m

FAQ

  • Where is the Kosciuszko Museum located in Solothurn?
    The Kosciuszko Museum is located at Gurzelngasse 12 in Solothurn, Switzerland, in the Zeltnerhaus where Tadeusz Kościuszko lived and died.
  • Since when has the Kosciuszko Museum existed?
    The Kosciuszko Museum in Solothurn has existed since 1936.
  • Who operates the Kosciuszko Museum?
    The museum is operated by the Kościuszko Society of Solothurn, which also offers the possibility to become a member.

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