Paderewski Museum

Morges Open

This museum is devoted to Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) the famous Polish pianist, composer and politician.

Description

Located in the old Bernese granary from 1991 to 2016, the Paderewski Museum is now established in Morges' Castle and displays a new design which is both modern and interactive.
Since spring 2023, an audio-described version of the exhibition offers the visually impaired the possibility of receiving the museum's content on their smartphone, by scanning the Vocaléo tags.

The renowned Polish pianist, composer and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski lived in Morges from 1897 until 1940, the year before his death.

The museum brings memories of this musician and politician alive with the help of archived documents, a huge library, recordings and some of Paderewski's belongings. Discover his story, and learn how this pianist became a true hero of the Polish cause during his country's most difficult years.