ALFRED BIEDERMANN'S PALACE

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Report on the State of Student Culture in Poland. New Diagnosis and Recommendations Following the 3rd Nationwide Student Culture Forum

More than 1.28 million students, 352 higher education institutions and a staggering 87% of young people declaring their willingness to participate in culture – these are just some of the data…

11 March 2026 | News

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Czech Music for Violin, Viola and Cello at the Biedermann’s Palace

Rarely can one hear contemporary compositions from our southern neighbours live. The March concert as part of the "Music at Biedermann's" series, during which we will explore the works of Bohuslav…

09 March 2026 | Events

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Culture at a Good Price – March Discounts for the UniLodz Community at Your Fingertips

Discounted tickets for March are now available on kultura.uni.lodz.pl. The weather is finally getting warmer. Early spring encourages people to get out of the house and visit cultural institutions.

04 March 2026 | News

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BETWEEN DOCUMENTATION AND CREATION. Photography Workshop for the UniLodz History of Art Students

Do you know what can result from combining an experimental atmosphere, a process of exploration and play as a form of creative activity? A series of over 40 captivating photographs taken by students!…

25 February 2026 | Events

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UniLodz Cares for Our Four-Legged Friends. Recording of a Conversation about Dog Welfare (the DOGSPECTIVE Project)

Two discussions related to our attitudes towards our four-legged friends have recently swept the Polish media – one concerning the so-called "Chain Law" and the other sparked by the scandalous…

16 February 2026 | News

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Opening of the Post-Workshop Exhibition "Radziejowice ’25" at the University of Lodz

The university's Wozownia 1/5 Gallery will host the post-workshop exhibition "Radziejowice '25" from 17 to 31 January 2026. It is the result of art workshops for students of the Helena Kretz…

16 January 2026 | Events

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Solo Piano – January Edition of the "Music at Biedermann’s” Series

The first concert as part of the "Music at Biedermann’s" series in the New Year 2026 will be filled with the sounds of piano. Students of Professor Tomasz Bartoszek from the Grazyna and Kiejstut…

05 January 2026 | Events

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This Thursday! Christmas Songs at the Biedermann’s Palace

The December concert as part of the "Music at Biedermann's" series will feature a special festive repertoire. Christmas songs from various eras and corners of Europe will be performed at the…

16 December 2025 | Events

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The Best Polish Music Videos at the Biedermann's Palace (4-6 December!) – Workshops, Meetings and Awards

Poland's most important event dedicated to Polish music videos will be held on 4-6 December 2025 at the Biedermann’s Palace. This year, 565 music videos were submitted to the PL Music Video Awards in…

01 December 2025 | Events

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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

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

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

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

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

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.