The palace was originally built in the 1750s as a 'maison de plaisance' for the Branicki family to host hunts and lavish receptions.
The interior layout reflects the typical 18th-century 'enfilade' style, where rooms are connected in a direct line.
The palace underwent significant reconstruction in the 1970s to restore its original silhouette following its destruction during World War I and subsequent dilapidation.
The surrounding park features a system of canals that once connected the property to the broader hydraulics of the Branicki estates.
The museum collection includes portraiture representing the Polish Sarmatian cultural tradition.
The Museum of Palace Interiors in Choroszcz is housed in the reconstructed summer residence of Jan Klemens Branicki, an 18th-century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth magnate. The museum focuses on the lifestyle and interior aesthetics of the Polish aristocracy during the Enlightenment era. Visitors view restored staterooms furnished with period-appropriate paintings, sculptures, and furniture salvaged from various noble estates. The building is situated within an 18th-century landscape park featuring canals and mature trees. As a division of the Podlaskie Museum in Białystok, it serves as a center for researching the architectural legacy of the Branicki family. The exhibits highlight the contrast between the grand exterior architecture and the intimate scale of a private summer retreat.
The front facade of the palace viewed from the main park walkway across the lawn.
Walk the full length of the park to see the historic canal system and the palace’s exterior symmetry.
Ask staff about the temporary thematic exhibitions, which often focus on specific 18th-century crafts or court customs.
Do not overlook the park grounds; many visitors spend all their time inside and miss the historically significant landscape design.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
Avoid touching the furniture or displays; indoor photography without flash is typically permitted.
