The Abbots' Palace in Oliwa, Gdansk

The Abbots' Palace (Pałac Opatów) in Oliwa is an elegant Rococo-style palace located in the Oliwa quarter of Gdańsk (formerly known as Danzig). This historical structure has a rich history that spans several centuries. The palace complex consists of two main sections: the "Old Palace," which dates back to the 15th century, and the "New Palace," which was added during the early 1600s. The New Palace served as the residence for the Cistercian abbot at the time, Jan Grabiński. Further enhancements were made to the palace between 1754 and 1756, with financial support from another Cisterian abbot named Jacek Rybiński.

Since 1989, the Abbots' Palace has been home to the Department of Modern Art within the Polish National Museum in Gdańsk. In February 1990, a dedicated gallery showcasing contemporary Polish art was established within the palace. The permanent exhibitions housed here include a diverse collection of works by notable Polish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, encompassing painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Among the featured artists are Zbigniew Pronaszko, Jan Cybis, Henryk Stażewski, Andrzej Wróblewski, Tadeusz Kantor, Jerzy Nowosielski, Alfred Lenica, Jan Lebenstein, Teresa Pągowska, Zdzisław Beksiński, Edward Dwurnik, and Władysław Hasior. Additionally, the palace hosts the "Promotional Gallery," which showcases the creations of emerging young artists.