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Wrocław Contemporary Museum

2011 establishments in PolandArt museums and galleries in PolandArt museums established in 2011Museums in WrocławRegistered museums in Poland
Muzeum Współczesne Wrocław, pl. Strzegomski
Muzeum Współczesne Wrocław, pl. Strzegomski

Wrocław Contemporary Museum (Polish: Muzeum Współczene Wrocław; MWW), is a museum located in Wrocław, Poland. It was established in 2011. It develops relations with contemporary artists by exhibitions and educational events, while expanding its art collection.

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Poltegor Centre
Poltegor Centre

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