Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art

What an exquisite place! Absolutely stunning architecture and interiors! It wasn’t just an empty palace - every room was furnished and you felt like you were transported back in time. My favorite detail were elaborate tiled fireplaces. Make sure you stop for coffee in the rose garden ☕️ 🌹

The Herbst Palace is another treasure of my hometown, Łódź. Built in the late 19th century for Edward Herbst, who married into the Scheibler family – one of the great textile dynasties – it perfectly captures the elegance and lifestyle of the city’s industrial elite. The interiors are beautifully preserved, with richly furnished salons, a grand dining room, and cozy family spaces that make it feel like a real home rather than just a museum. What makes it even more special is the outstanding art gallery housed inside. The collection includes works by some of Poland’s most important painters, and it’s one of the best places in Łódź to enjoy fine art in an intimate, historic setting. The palace gardens are also a highlight – quiet, romantic, and a perfect place to stroll after exploring the exhibits. The Herbst Museum tells a different side of Łódź’s story compared to the grand Poznański Palace: it’s more personal, refined, and intimate, giving you a glimpse into how one of the city’s wealthiest families lived day to day. For anyone visiting Łódź, this place is an absolute must along with Poznański Palace – together they show both the industrial power and cultural richness of the city I’m proud to call home.

Herbst Palace and its gardens were a very pleasant surprise. The history of town influential families of the time is told with recreations of the living, dining and socializing quarters. Walk around the lower ground to start where you’ll learn about the history of where you’re standing and of Łódź. Then the helpful staff will direct you to another floor where you can admire the old fireplaces, linens and overall interior decorating. Once you’ve finished visiting the tasteful interior of the palace, you can then venture to the carriage house where there’s an art exhibit. What’s more, there’s a charming garden complete with benches and a place to get a refreshment or snack. It is possible to buy a combination ticket that grants access to the Herbst Palace and to MS1 and MS2 museums over two days. Did not know what to expect and left very satisfied. Highly recommend.

Great place, but there is too much personel assigned only to show you where to go, slightly annoying. There are few good recreations of rooms, nice history films. Stunning garden, refreshing tea.

I absolutely loved it!! The garden was so cute and has a gallery too to visit, besides the palace which it’s also fantastic! I loved the heaters in every room and the porcelain decoration! Totally recommend it!

The Herbst Palace is one of the pearls of Łódź. The villa was built in 1876 for the daughter of the largest entrepreneur in Łódź, Karol Scheibler - Matylda and her husband Edward Herbst, who after the death of his father-in-law became the director of the Scheibler textile plant🏭 👉 Currently you can watch the restored interiors of the palace, which was destroyed in the times of Poland. Unfortunately, there is no Herbst family furniture here, but there are period pieces. Beautiful tiled stoves are impressive, just like the ballroom or mirror room 💛 In the summer, it's worth visiting the rose gardens and the art gallery, where the paintings of Gierymski, Matejko, Tetmajer reign. Therefore, I recommend not to give up the ticket to the gallery. Sightseeing time about 2.5 hours

The museum that definitely worth to visit! Not to say how beautiful and impressive of inside and the outside garden 🌿 only 1zl for student to visit 3 museums (on one ticket) for 3 days ✨ Check the video I uploaded for the most incredible part for me, it will just bring you to a different world!

One of many splendid houses in lodz textile district that are well worth visiting. They also have a beautiful garden that surrounds the palace. There are many good coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.