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July 26, 2026

Belsat: “36 Years of Belarusian Independence.” A Meeting with “Independence Deputy” Lyavon Barshcheuski Took Place in Warsaw.

July 24, 2026

Postponement of the Staged Reading of Pigs

Due to the farewell memorial service for Sviatlana Kurs, the staged reading based on A. Charnukha’s novel Pigs has been postponed.

July 24, 2026

Farewell to Sviatlana Kurs

The farewell ceremony for Sviatlana Kurs will take place on Sunday, 26 July, in Warsaw.

July 21, 2026

Budzma.org: Free Belarus Museum to present Belarusian contemporary art in the official programme of Warsaw Gallery Weekend for the first time

July 21, 2026

Budzma.org: Free Belarus Museum hosts a historical event marking the 35th anniversary of Belarusian Independence

July 20, 2026

Belsat: “Wish us an artefact from The Hague!” Free Belarus Museum celebrates its fourth anniversary

July 20, 2026

An extraordinary woman, an outstanding writer, and a courageous, unbreakable person has passed away Sviatlana Kurs.

Пайшла з жыцця неймаверная жанчына, выбітная пісьменніца, мужны, нязломны чалавек Святлана Курс.

July 19, 2026

Reform.news: Free Belarus Museum celebrates its 4th anniversary: European award nomination, a unique auction, and a packed season

July 17, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum turns 4

The Free Belarus Museum celebrates 4 years of work and invites you to a charity auction featuring unique lots.

July 14, 2026

Belsat: “Words Against Violence”: Ales Bialiatski and Katsyaryna Andreyeva on the Power of Literature, Memory, and Solidarity

July 14, 2026

Racyja.com: “Words Against Violence” in Warsaw

July 14, 2026

Words Against Violence: Culture and Human Rights in Belarus

Yesterday at the Free Belarus Museum, we reflected on the power of words and solidarity, on repression and personal experience, and on memory and its reflection in culture.

July 6, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum Is Collecting Flags for a New Exhibition

August 9 marks six years since the 2020 presidential election — an event that changed the course of Belarusian history forever. To commemorate this anniversary, the Free Belarus Museum is preparing the exhibition “2020: Minsk Speaks” and invites you to become its co-creators.

July 1, 2026

Initiative to Raise the White-Red-White Flag at the Grunwald Battlefield

June 14, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum hosted the official award ceremony of the United Transitional Cabinet

The Free Belarus Museum hosted the official award ceremony of the United Transitional Cabinet.

June 11, 2026

BELSAT: “Evidence that we were, are, and will be.” The exhibition “Depatriation” has opened at the Free Belarus Museum

June 10, 2026

Polish Radio: Burnt Ballots, Tsikhanouskaya’s ID Card, and a Bottle Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Belarusian Democratic Republic (PHOTOS)

June 10, 2026

Belarusian Radio Racyja: Museum Night with Belarusian bagpipes

June 10, 2026

“Depatriation”: How the Opening of the Project to Save Belarusian Protest Artefacts Took Place at the Free Belarus Museum

June 5, 2026

The closing event of the exhibition “Bagpipes: Instrument, History, Symbol” took place in true bagpiping spirit – warm, lively, and full of sound.

June 5, 2026

Public Speaking Coaching Trainings with Aliaksei Burnosenka at the Free Belarus Museum

Would you like to speak confidently, keep your audience engaged, and defend your position with ease during discussions? This June, the Museum of Free Belarus invites you to a series of public speaking coaching trainings led by Aliaksei Burnosenka - a trainer with 25 years of experience, certified coach, and professional business trainer.

June 4, 2026

We invite you to the closing event of the exhibition “Bagpipes: Instrument, History, Symbol”

We invite you to the closing event of the exhibition “Bagpipes: Instrument, History, Symbol”.

June 2, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum ofconducted an audience survey to better understand your interests, needs, and expectations of the museum.

June 2, 2026

Information Meeting of the “Ocalenie” Foundation at the Free Belarus Museum

June 1, 2026

BELSAT: “It Brought Me Joy in a Foreign Land.” The Exhibition Bagpipes: Instrument, History, Symbol Opened in Warsaw During the Night of Museums

May 19, 2026

Solidarity Action at the Free Belarus Museum - Writing Letters to Belarusian Political Prisoners Prosecuted under Article 411

As part of the Day of Political Prisoners 2026, the Free Belarus Museum invites everyone to join a solidarity action - writing letters to Belarusian political prisoners prosecuted under Article 411.

May 10, 2026

The The Free Belarus Museum presented the exhibition “Entry Point: Women’s Cause” in Lublin.

On May 8, as part of the 24th WATCH DOCS. Human Rights in Film festival, the The Free Belarus Museum presented the exhibition “Entry Point: Women’s Cause” in Lublin.

April 28, 2026

Free Belarus Museum had the honor of taking part in the celebration of King’s Day — Koningsdag — at the invitation of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Poland.

Yesterday, the Free Belarus Museum had the honor of taking part in the celebration of King’s Day — Koningsdag — at the invitation of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Poland.

April 15, 2026

Exhibition “Entry Point. The Women’s Cause” Extended Until April 26

The exhibition “Entry Point. The Women’s Cause” has received an exceptionally warm and widespread response from civil society organizations supporting human rights and solidarity initiatives.

April 7, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum and the “Ocalenie” Foundation begin cooperation

A working meeting took place at the Museum of Free Belarus with representatives of the “Ocalenie” Foundation.

March 28, 2026

Freedom Day in Warsaw 2026

On March 28, 2026, Warsaw will host a grand celebration of the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Belarusian People’s Republic.

March 15, 2026

Prastora.info launches an interactive test on the Constitution of Belarus

On the occasion of the Day of the Constitution of Belarus, the platform prastora.info has launched two online tests titled “The Constitution on Paper and in Real Life.”

February 18, 2026

The Collection of the Museum of Free Belarus Expanded with a Document from Alexander Fiaduta

During the “Poems on the Asphalt” festival, the collection of the Museum of Free Belarus was enriched with an important historical artifact — a document that for some time served as the only proof of identity for Alexander Fiaduta.

February 10, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum Launches a New Website

The Free Belarus Museum has launched a new website — a modern digital platform that makes the museum more open, accessible, and user-friendly for audiences worldwide.

February 4, 2026

Your 1.5% — supporting Belarusian culture and historical memory

By April 30, 2026, everyone officially employed in Poland must submit their annual tax return (PIT). At the same time, you can allocate 1.5% of your tax to support a public benefit organization whose mission you value — such as the Free Belarus Museum.

February 2, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum Visited the Birthplace of Kastus Kalinowski

The team of the Free Belarus Museum visited Mostowlany — the birthplace of Kastus Kalinowski — to commemorate the anniversary of the outbreak of the 1863 uprising and the 188th anniversary of the birth of one of the key figures in Belarusian national history.

January 31, 2026

Study of Online and Offline Audience Needs and Interests of the Free Belarus Museum

The Free Belarus Museum is conducting an audience study to better understand visitors’ needs, interests, and expectations, as well as to improve the quality of the museum’s communication both online and offline.

January 23, 2026

Radio Svaboda: Aluminum Spoons, Handmade Playing Cards. An Exhibition of Objects Belonging to Former Belarusian Political Prisoners Opens in Warsaw

January 23, 2026

Belsat: Free Belarus Museum Digitizes 200 Artefacts – Project Completed

January 22, 2026

Nasha Niva: Fiaduta’s Gloves, Zołatawa’s Mug. Exhibition of Prison Artefacts Opens in Warsaw

January 22, 2026

MOST: Exhibition of Former Political Prisoners’ Belongings Opens in Warsaw, Revealing Conditions in Belarusian Penal Colonies

January 22, 2026

Presentation of the Results of the Museum Digitisation Project Held at the Free Belarus Museum

On 22 January 2026, a presentation of the results of the project “Digitisation and Access to the Resources of the Free Belarus Museum” was held in Warsaw.

January 15, 2026

The Free Belarus Museum presented a preview of its new collection project, “Point of Entry”

The Free Belarus Museum launched a new collection project dedicated to reflecting on contemporary Belarusian experience through museum artefacts and personal stories. A preview of the first exhibition in the series — “123” — marked the beginning of the “Point of Entry” exhibition cycle.

January 8, 2026

Budzma.org: Ballots from the 2020 Belarusian Election, Rescued from the Fire, Donated to the Free Belarus Museum

January 8, 2026

Polish Radio: Burnt Ballots Donated to the Free Belarus Museum

January 6, 2026

Palina Szarenda-Panasiuk donated ballots from the 2020 elections which authorities tried to destroy to the Museum

Exceptionally important artifacts have enriched the collection of the Free Belarus Museum – original ballot papers from the presidential election of 9 August 2020.

December 29, 2025

Christmas tree for the children of Belarusian political prisoners and repressed Belarusians at the Museum of Free Belarus

The Museum of Free Belarus, as every year, prepared a Christmas miracle for the youngest.

November 17, 2025

Музей Вольнай Беларусі алічбаваў ужо 140 артэфактаў!

Гісторыя Беларусі становіцца бліжэй: Музей Вольнай Беларусі лічбавізуе каштоўныя дакументы і распачынае адкрыты доступ да архіваў.

MuseumLab

November 14, 2025

Музей Вольнай Беларусі працягвае лекцыі і майстар-класы па лічбавізацыі калекцый

Адкрыйце сучасныя магчымасці лічбавізацыі: далучайцеся да навучальных сустрэч ад Музея Вольнай Беларусі і асвойвайце інструменты для стварэння онлайн-калекцый.

November 5, 2025

The electronic archive of the Museum of Free Belarus has been expanded with photographs of the 2020 protests

The Museum of Free Belarus has received 15 unique photographs by Belarusian photographers that capture the heroism and dignity of the participants in the 2020 protests.

November 3, 2025

“NO GRAVITY” — Art That Rises Beyond Borders

A multisensory exhibition by Piotr Janowczyk blending music, dance, and human stories beyond gravity and everyday life.

October 22, 2025

New Exhibit at the Free Belarus Museum

The Museum of Free Belarus has welcomed a unique artifact — a personal letter written by political prisoner Volha Takarchuk to herself during her time in detention

October 13, 2025

Melkazerov has donated his Crocs to the Museum of Free Belarus

Former journalist Mikita Melkazerov has donated his famous yellow Crocs to the Museum of Free Belarus — a symbol of travel, change, and journalistic history

Прэзентацыйна-практычную сесію Беларускай музейнай лабараторыі

MuseumLab

September 30, 2025

Museum Laboratory: Experience and Outcomes of the First Session

Belarusian initiatives presented their experience in creating digital collections and discussed opportunities for their development.

September 29, 2025

XII International Congress of Belarusian Studies

An International Congress of Belarusian Studies dedicated to history, politics, culture, and museology in exile was held in Berlin.

September 27, 2025

#67FreeDay — An open-air event in support of political prisoners took place in Warsaw

The #67FreeDay festival in support of Belarusian political prisoners took place in Warsaw. Music, solidarity, and aid — the Belarusian diaspora coming together to raise funds and hope for freedom.

Наведнікі фестывалю «Maldzis». Варшава, Польшча. 7 верасня 2025 года. Фота: Белсат

September 8, 2025

“Belarusianness Must Be Sexy!” — The Maldzis Festival Took Place in Warsaw

The Maldzis initiative celebrated its first anniversary on September 7 with a festive event at the Museum of Free Belarus in Warsaw — featuring an exhibition, discussions, games, lectures, and a concert to conclude the day.

September 8, 2025

New exhibit: personal belongings of Belarusian volunteer Aliaksei Audzei “Ryzhy”

On September 8, Belarusian Military Glory Day, the Museum of Free Belarus presents in its collection the personal belongings of Aliaksei Audzei — a Belarusian volunteer who died in Ukraine on April 16, 2025, defending the country against the Russian invasion.

Фестываль «Maldzis». Варшава, Польшча. 7 верасня 2025 года

September 7, 2025

Festival of the Maldzis initiative at the Museum of Free Belarus

The *Maldzis* initiative celebrated its first year in Warsaw with a festival at the Museum of Free Belarus. Guests took part in discussions, presentations, and a concert, while experts explored culture as a driving force behind the “Belarus” brand.

September 7, 2025

Maldzis Festival in Warsaw

On September 7 in Warsaw, the Maldzis initiative celebrated its first anniversary with a festival at the Museum of Free Belarus. Guests viewed rare artifacts, participated in discussions and a concert, and explored both the history and contemporary culture of Belarus.

September 5, 2025

The Silent Film Festival «Silent Fever» took place in Warsaw.

The Silent Film Festival “Silent Fever” took place in Warsaw, bringing together audiences and musicians from Belarus and Poland. Silent films were screened outdoors with live musical accompaniment.

August 19, 2025

A performance-theater piece titled “Tseslya” will be staged in Warsaw

At the Museum of Free Belarus the performance-theater piece “Tseslya” will be staged. It tells the story of a Belarusian man facing a choice between staying in his native village or living in Warsaw with his daughter and grandson.

August 7, 2025

"Zastać”: An exhibition dedicated to Ales Pushkin’s birthday opens in Warsaw.

The exhibition “Zastać/Zostać” opened in Warsaw, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Ales Pushkin, featuring works by Belarusian artists exploring memory and freedom.

Экспанаты выставы “Застацца”, прысвечанай Алесю Пушкіну

August 7, 2025

The exhibition “Zastać” has opened in Warsaw.

The exhibition “Zastać” in Warsaw honors the memory of Ales Pushkin: the display features works by 14 artists from Poland, Lithuania, Germany, and Italy, carrying the spirit of freedom and his artistic legacy.

August 7, 2025

In Warsaw, the birthday of artist Ales Pushkin was marked with an exhibition and a concert — a photo report

At the Museum of Free Belarus an exhibition was officially opened on August 6, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the birth of artist Ales Pushkin.

August 6, 2025

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya — on the birthday of Ales Pushkin

In Warsaw, the exhibition *“Zastać/Zostać”* opens, dedicated to the memory of artist Ales Pushkin—his art and courage continue to inspire Belarusians even in exile

August 5, 2025

Tomorrow in Warsaw, the exhibition “Zostać” will open, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Ales Pushkin

The exhibition “Zostać/Zastać” is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Ales Pushkin and explores identity, memory, and life stories through the works of Belarusian artists.

July 27, 2025

The banner “Freedom for Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk!” has been handed over to the Museum of Free Belarus

On July 27, 2025, the Day of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Belarus, the Solidarity Movement “Razam” handed over to the collections of the Museum of Free Belarus the banner “Freedom for Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk!”.

July 19, 2025

A reminder of why sacrifices were made — the Free Belarus Museum

The museum hosts an exhibition featuring the most striking and significant items from its collection spanning 2020–2025.

The Museum of Free Belarus celebrates three years of its activity

In Warsaw, the three-year anniversary of the Museum of Free Belarus was celebrated—a place that unites Belarusians and preserves the spirit of freedom through music, art, and memory

Every Belarusian who has fought or continues to fight for freedom in Belarus has the right to consider this museum their own

Three years of resilience and memory: Warsaw marked the anniversary of the space that preserves the history of Belarusians’ struggle for freedom

“The Museum of Free Belarus” has collected around 300 items over three years — director

The Museum of Free Belarus has been collecting artifacts about Belarusians’ struggle for freedom for three years. It is a space of memory and resistance that unites Belarusians in exile.

“The Museum of Free Belarus” has collected 300 exhibits over three years

The Museum of Free Belarus has been preserving the memory of Belarusians’ struggle for freedom for three years. Its collection includes around 300 artifacts that testify to the resilience and dignity of the people in exile.

July 17, 2025

“Fragmenty” exhibition and Belarusian music concert for the third anniversary — at the Free Belarus Museum

On July 17 at 19:00, the opening of the exhibition “Fragmenty” will take place at the Free Belarus Museum.

July 17, 2025

“Fragmenty” — an exhibition marking the third anniversary of the Museum of Free Belarus.

On July 17, the Museum of Free Belarus opened the exhibition *“Fragmenty”* as part of the museum’s Creative Presentation.

July 10, 2025

Celebrating its third anniversary with the Fragmenty exhibition and a concert of contemporary Belarusian music — the Free Belarus Museum

On July 17–18, the Museum of Free Belarus will celebrate its third anniversary with the opening of the Fragmenty exhibition and a solidarity concert. The exhibition will showcase key artifacts from 2020–2025 — testimonies of Belarusian struggle, repression, and hope.

July 2, 2025

Closing Event in Warsaw of Jaraslaw Kirvel’s Exhibition “Honor Board”

The Free Belarus Museum hosted the finissage of the exhibition “Honor Board” by artist Jaraslaw Kirvel. The event marked the conclusion of the showcase, highlighting works that reflect contemporary Belarusian society, civic values, and acts of courage and solidarity

July 1, 2025

The Free Belarus Museum celebrates three years since its founding.

The Free Belarus Museum marks three years with the Fragmenty exhibition and a July 18 concert featuring Uladzimir Puhach, Kriwi, and Zui.

June 28, 2025

“Coffee with a Historian”: a story that brings people together

A series of open lectures delivered by Belarusian historians. The aim of the initiative is to popularize national history, foster historical awareness, and support Belarusians abroad through education, dialogue, and informal gatherings.

June 26, 2025

The exhibition #67 is taking place at the Museum of Free Belarus

Exhibition #67 at the Museum of Free Belarus features photographs of Belarusian political prisoners. The title symbolizes the 67 prisons in Belarus. It runs until July 1 as part of the "Week Against Torture."

Інфармацыйная прадукцыя пра беларускіх палітзьняволеных

June 22, 2025

An exhibition featuring personal belongings of Belarusian political prisoners has opened at the Free Belarus Museum. PHOTО

The phrase “Nothing Particularly New,” taken from the letters of Belarusian political prisoners, has become a symbol of quiet pain and resilience. The exhibition presents their belongings, letters, and voices as a testimony to human dignity and resistance to oppression.

арабаны ўдзельнікаў пратэсных акцый у Мінску і Варшаве ў 2020-2022 гадах.

June 16, 2025

A project to digitize the collection dedicated to the contemporary history of civil resistance in Belarus is being launched by the Free Belarus Museum

The Free Belarus Museum is digitizing 200 artifacts of civil resistance and publishing them in an online catalog available in three languages, complete with previews and a search function

Сталая экспазіцыя Музея Вольнай Беларусі.

June 16, 2025

The Free Belarus Museum begins a project to digitize and open access to its collection of artifacts

The Free Belarus Museum is digitizing its collection and publishing artifacts of contemporary civil resistance online

June 15, 2025

A new project to digitize the collection of contemporary Belarusian resistance at the Free Belarus Museum

The Free Belarus Museum is digitizing 200 artifacts from the contemporary history of protests and repression, making them available online in three languages.

June 14, 2025

The Free Belarus Museum – Partner of the Prestigious Three Seas Art Festival!

Belarusian Women Artists Showcase Their Works at the 2025 Three Seas Art Festival in Krakow — an international contemporary art event featuring artists from 14 countries.

June 7, 2025

“Nothing Particularly New”: The dramatic circumstances of prison life are depicted in an exhibition at the Museum of Free Belarus

The exhibition “Nothing Particularly New” has opened in Warsaw — a project about the everyday life and inner world of Belarusian political prisoners, where an ordinary phrase conceals pain, hope, and the will for freedom.

June 7, 2025

“Summer, youth, informal patriotism.” Artist Yaraslau Kirvel opened the “Honor Board” in Warsaw.

The “Honor Board” is Yaraslau Kirvel’s solo exhibition in Warsaw, featuring portraits of Belarusian figures. The exhibition combines humor with historical and contemporary realities.

June 4, 2025

Map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the 17th Century: Historical Highlights of the Belarusian Patrons Club Acquisition

The Belarusian Patrons Club, with the support of the Belarusian Cultural Council, held its first public event — an open lecture by Aleksei Adamovich titled “Belarus on Ancient Maps.”

Добраахвотнік палка Каліноўскага Яўген Жураўскі

May 29, 2025

Kalinoŭski Regiment fighter Yauhen “Salam” Zhurawski: “If the war ends today, tomorrow, or in the coming days — it will be our defeat”

Until June 3, the Museum of Free Belarus presents the photo exhibition “Through the Film Roll: Daily Life of Fighters” by Yauhen Zhurawski, a fighter of the Kastus Kalinoŭski Regiment

May 28, 2025

The exhibition “Through the Photobook: The Everyday of the Belarusian Countryside” opened in Warsaw.

Scenes from life on the front were presented by Kalinowski Regiment fighter Yauhen Zhurawsky

жаўнер Палка Каліноўскага з пазыўным «Салам»

May 27, 2025

Exhibition “Through the Film: Everyday Life of Soldiers” opens, featuring photos by Kastus Kalinouski Regiment soldier “Salam”

On May 27, the Museum of Free Belarus will open the exhibition “Through the Film: Everyday Life of Soldiers” — a sincere photo series by Yauhen Zhurawski (“Salam”), a soldier of the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment, depicting the everyday reality of war without pathos.

May 26, 2025

“Every object reminds us that there is a person behind it”: Volha Zazulinskaya on the exhibition “Nothing Particularly New”

The exhibition “Nothing Particularly New” presents the simple belongings of political prisoners — objects that serve as poignant reminders of their human resilience and longing for freedom.