Rules
for Photography and Filming

The Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw is the summer palace and garden residence of King Stanisław August. Considering the fact that the historic buildings and gardens of the Museum are monuments entered in the Register of Historic Monuments and listed as Monuments of History, and that they are subject to legal protection in accordance with the Act of 23 July 2003 on the protection and care of historic monuments and other applicable legislation, the following rules apply at the Museum for filming and photographing sessions in the gardens and interiors of the buildings.

1. Photography and filming on the Museum premises for private purposes*, with the exceptions set out in sections 8 and 9, are possible, provided that they comply with applicable laws and the internal regulations of the Museum (including the Visitors’ Rules and Regulations, the Gardens Rules), do not endanger the plants and animals and the infrastructure, do not disrupt the tourist flow or other visitors and guests of the Museum, and do not affect the Museum’s personal interests and rights.

2. Photography and filming on Museum premises for purposes other than private are allowed subject to obtaining prior permission from the Museum (Director, Deputy Director or authorised Museum employee) and for a fee stipulated in the price list applicable at the Museum or as indicated by the Museum, subject to the provisions set out in section 5. A request for permission should be sent by electronic mail to the Events Department.

3. The use of photographs and films made on the Museum’s premises is allowed as long as applicable laws and the internal regulations of the Museum are respected and the Museum’s personal interests and rights are not at risk.

4. Taking photographs and filming in the interiors of the Museum facilities with the use of additional lighting, tripods and other accessories necessary for professional filming and photographing is allowed after submission to the Museum of a written list of equipment, plan and schedule of the session by electronic mail and subject to approval by the Museum (Director, Deputy Director or authorised employee of the Museum) and provided that the conditions specified in section 2 above are complied with.

5. Occasional photo sessions (e.g. weddings, engagements, family sessions) in the gardens of the Museum are not subject to a fee, however sessions in the interiors of the buildings on the Museum premises are allowed only under the conditions specified in section 2 above.

6. The use of the image and logo of the Museum in photographs and films is permitted subject to obtaining prior permission from the Museum (Director, Deputy Director or authorised Museum employee) and upon payment of a fee in accordance with the price list applicable at the Museum or as indicated by the Museum.

7. The Museum reserves the right to prohibit the taking of photographs of historical exhibits that do not belong to the Museum.

8. Photography and filming of elements of the security systems at the exhibits and in the exhibition halls is prohibited.

9. Flying drones and other devices over the entire Museum site, i.e. over the gardens, facilities and buildings, is prohibited.

10. Persons taking photographs and making films on the Museum premises are obliged to follow the instructions and directions given by the Museum staff and the Museum/the Museum Security Service. Qualified Museum security staff have the right to intervene and order persons who do not comply with the provisions of these Rules and Regulations as well as with the Visitors’ Rules and the Gardens Rules to leave the Museum premises.

* The scope of permitted private (personal) use includes the use of single copies of already disseminated works by a circle of persons in a personal relationship, in particular kinship, affinity or social relationship (Article 23 of the Act of 4 February 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights).