Музей Адама Міцкевіча

The Adam Mickiewicz House-Museum in Novogrudok is included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Values of the Republic of Belarus (1st category). The museum is not only a biographical exhibition but also an "open-air museum." The 19th-century estate has been restored here, including the house, an annex, a storage building, a well, and a gazebo. Among the exhibits are personal belongings of Adam Mickiewicz, such as a watch and glasses. The exhibition also features items related to Mickiewicz and his contemporaries. In the basement rooms of the museum and the underground passage connecting the house with the annex, various exhibitions are held.

History of the Museum

Attempts to create the Adam Mickiewicz House-Museum in Novogrudok, dedicated to one of Eastern Europe's greatest poets, began as early as 1920. However, it was only in the 1930s, thanks to the efforts of the "Mickiewicz Committee," that the idea came to life. The museum officially opened on September 11, 1938, with Władysław Laroj as its first director. After the establishment of Soviet power, the museum was recognized as a state heritage site, but in 1941, the building was destroyed during the war.

On November 26, 1955, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet’s death, the museum was restored to its pre-war appearance. A large-scale reconstruction of the estate took place in 1989-1990: the early 19th-century atmosphere was recreated, an annex was built, an underground passage was constructed to connect it with the main building, and a barn, well, and gazebo were restored. The modern exhibition, opened on May 25, 2001, attracts around 20,000 tourists annually.

Excursions to the Adam Mickiewicz House-Museum

Excursions across Belarus to this historical site offer a unique opportunity to learn about the life and work of Adam Mickiewicz. Visitors can take a guided tour in Belarusian, Russian, and Polish. You can book an excursion as part of the following tour programs: Art and Craft Excursion (Novogrudok - Berezovka); Excursion Novogrudok - Lida; Excursion Novogrudok - Ivye.