Stanislaŭ Maniuška Museum
About This Museum
People don't just stumble upon the Stanislaŭ Maniuška Museum in Smilavichy; they make a pilgrimage for the man who composed the national opera of Poland and left a profound mark on Belarusian music. Stepping inside his family's former country estate feels less like entering a museum and more like walking into a beautifully preserved 19th-century home. You can almost hear the faint echo of a piano from the main salon, where his original fortepiano takes center stage. It’s an intimate and surprisingly moving experience that connects you directly to the creative soul of this romantic-era genius.
Collection Highlights
The absolute star is Maniuška's own fortepiano, but don't rush past his personal letters and handwritten musical scores scattered about. They make his creative process feel immediate and real, not locked away in history.
Visitor Information
It's located at Ulitsa Shkol'naya 11a in Smilavichy—a perfect half-day trip from the bustle of Minsk. Just double-check opening times before you head out, as smaller museums like this can have limited hours.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in his charming, green-roofed wooden family manor, a classic example of a modest 19th-century Belarusian gentry homestead that feels wonderfully authentic.
Contact & Location
Address: Музычная гасцёўня Станіслава Манюшкі, 11А, Школьная вуліца, Смілавічы, Смілавіцкі сельскі Савет, Чэрвеньскі раён, Мінская вобласць, 223216, Беларусь
Phone: +375 1714 28-923
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