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ALFRED BIEDERMANN'S PALACE

Current Events

Children running among soap bubbles
University Children’s Day – 3 June at the Biedermann’s Palace Park

An exceptionally special Children’s Day is on the horizon at UniLodz. We will celebrate on 3 June. We would like our children to begin the long weekend a day earlier and discover that the best fun…

26 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
The photo shows a crowd of people, a procession. In the foreground, women in white uniforms can be seen smiling and giving high-fives to people standing on the left side of the frame. In the background, a large number of colorful rainbow flags can be seen
Stories of Courage and Equality – Two Exhibitions at the UniLodz Library

Art has always brought people together regardless of their identities. Expressions of artistic activity speak their own language – one that knows no divisions – and participation in cultural events…

22 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
Photo of the artist: Antonina Nowacka
ATTENTION! Antonina Nowacka's concert has been canceled due to the artist's illness

ATTENTION! Antonina Nowacka's concert has been canceled due to the artist's illness.

 

This time, in the picturesque setting of the Alfred Biedermann’s Palace garden, Antonina Nowacka will experiment…

21 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
photo of a painted old wall
Europe Through Students’ Eyes – Discover Europe Photography Competition Final at the University Biedermann’s Palace

The finale of the 23rd edition of Discover Europe – the largest student‑organised photography competition in Europe, created by students for students – will take place on 30 May 2026. This is when we…

21 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
The photo shows various inscriptions in white and black, with a yellow background. The inscriptions are "Szumologia II," "reading," "perfo-rhythm," "pizz," and "ex-plode"
Szumologia 2: Reading – Exhibition and Performance of Graphic Scores Concluding the Resonant Cities Project

On 28 May, WY Gallery will host the concluding event of the research, educational and artistic project "Pogłosy Miast / Resonant Cities", carried out within the UNIC ScienceHub programme in…

20 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
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Szostak, Martinů and Clarke – Viola, Piano and Violin at the Biedermann’s Palace

The May concert organised as part of the “Music at Biedermann’s” series will feature compositions by three composers, performed by mixed duos. Reservations are now open.

18 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
Visitors in the Biedermann's office
Night of Museums 2026 at UniLodz Facilities – Biedermann’s Palace, UniLodz Natural History Museum and Geological Museum

This year, as usual, we invite you to tour the Biedermann's Palace and visit the Natural History Museum as well as the Geological Museum of the University of Lodz. The event takes place on 16/17 May.

15 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
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From Broadcast to Streaming: Scientific Conference Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Radio in Poland

On the centenary of radio in Poland, media researchers, cultural studies scholars and broadcasting practitioners will gather for the academic conference "100 lat radia: teksty, technologie,…

08 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
A poster with Tymek Papior
"Interference" Sound Encounters Series – First, Tymek Papior

This Sunday, listeners can expect an intriguing musical experience in the garden of the Biedermann’s Palace (Franciszkańska 1/5). Tymek Papior will be playing to kick off the "Interference" Sound…

08 May 2026 | Events
Category: Uniwersytet
About the Palace
About the Palace
The palace was constructed between 1910 and 1912 for the Łódź industrialist A. Biedermann.
 

The building is part of a palace and park estate situated at the junction of Franciszkańska and Północna Streets.

In 1997, the building became the property of the University of Łódź and underwent a comprehensive renovation between 1999 and 2003. In 1980, it was entered into the register of…

 

 
The Palace from an Art Historian’s Perspective
The Palace from an Art Historian’s Perspective
An Art Historical Perspective on the Palace
 

Its architectural form references the classicising palaces of the 17th century, distinguished by a modest entrance portico supported by two columns.

The structure is crowned with a mansard roof and includes two terraces overlooking the garden, with its principal façade oriented towards Franciszkańska Street. It is notable for…

 

 
Palace Spaces
Palace Spaces
The palace contains historic and elegantly appointed interiors.
 

The interior spaces comprise a study, dining room, drawing rooms, and a ceremonial staircase decorated with Mannerist and Baroque ornamentation.

The building houses conference rooms and exhibition spaces. It also contains collections presenting the history of the University of Łódź. Representative halls

 

 

The Palace in the Present Day

The Palace in the Present Day

The Palace houses interfaculty units, research centres, and artistic ensembles, including:

  • Social Innovation Centre
  • Jerzy Giedroyc Centre
  • Ceraneum
  • Asian Affairs Centre
  • Academic Choir of the University of Łódź

The Palace also holds collections illustrating the history of the University of Łódź, the lives of its academic staff and students, as well as a dedicated room commemorating the University’s first Rector, Professor Tadeusz Kotarbiński.

The building further contains the collection of Andrzej Różycki, an artist who passed away in 2021 and had been associated since the 1960s with Łódź’s progressive and avant-garde artistic milieu.

Various events are held at the Palace, including concerts and lectures.

The former carriage house now hosts the “1/5 Gallery”, where temporary exhibitions are presented.

Visiting the Palace and the University of Łódź Memorial Room
Visiting the Palace and the University of Łódź Memorial Room
The Palace and the Memorial Room dedicated to the history of the University of Łódź can be visited free of charge by prior arrangement and confirmation of the date.
 

To arrange a visit:

Please contact us by email at: palac@uni.lodz.pl or by phone at: (+48) 42 665 56 45.

 

 
Rental of Rooms and Outdoor Areas
Rental of Rooms and Outdoor Areas
We invite you to the Palace, where history meets a unique atmosphere, and the surrounding greenery provides the perfect setting for any event.
 

With us, you can organise:

  • a conference, training session, or workshop
    a jubilee celebration, gala, or concert
    a photo shoot or recording session
    an elegant reception, and more
  • Contact: palac@uni.lodz.pl | Tel.…

 

 
Wedding Ceremony at the Palace
Wedding Ceremony at the Palace
A unique “I do” in a magical setting — a place that will make this day an unforgettable experience.
 

By choosing the ceremony, you will receive:

an elegant hall for the ceremony,
a space for a toast and celebration,
the park and terraces – an ideal setting for photographs that will remain a lasting memory,
parking facilities

 

 

Location

ul. Franciszkańska 1/5, 91-431 Łódź

The Biedermann Palace is located in the center of Łódź. Situated opposite the Old Town Park, it is separated from the Poznański Family Palace and the Manufaktura Shopping and Entertainment Centre. Nearby is also the city’s prominent thoroughfare, Piotrkowska Street.

Contact

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact:

Email: palac@uni.lodz.pl
Phone: (+42) 665 56 45, 665 56 55, 665 56 27

Architectural Details

Representative Spaces within the Palace

Sień
Sala kominkowa
Sala koncertowa
Gabinet
Sala kolebkowa
Sala kolebkowa
Sala zielona
Klatka drewniana

Gallery of Featured Events

Concerts

Funduszepleu
Projekt Multiportalu UŁ współfinansowany z funduszy Unii Europejskiej w ramach konkursu NCBR