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The facility has as many as nine branches. These include the Centre for the Interpretation of Antiquity, the Museum of Pharmacy, the Museum of Printing, the Museum of Wola, the Museum of Warsaw Prague and the House of Remembrance. The headquarters of the Museum of Warsaw invites you to discover the fascinating stories hidden among the historic buildings of the Old Town Square 28-42. It is here, in eleven restored buildings included on the List of World...

The Museum of the History of Polish Jews POLIN is not only a traditional museum building, but also a cultural and educational centre, a meeting place and a place for dialogue. Its mission is to build bridges between people, cultures and between the past and the future. Situated in Muranów, in the heart of the former Jewish quarter, it impresses with its modern architecture and innovative approach to presenting the history of the Jews....

The Museum of John Paul II and Primate Wyszynski, located in Wilanów, under the dome of the Temple of Divine Providence, was officially opened in 2019. It is therefore a relatively new venue on the cultural map of Warsaw. It should be added that it is the highest museum in Warsaw, 26 metres above the ground - literally closer to heaven. The museum ...

This is a branch of the Warsaw Uprising Museum hidden in an annexe of the Hoser building on Jerozolimskie Avenue. Its main exhibit is Poland's only working photoplasticon from the early 20th century. Through the peepholes of this wooden device, you will see three-dimensional photographs from various eras and corners of the world. Stereoscopy is an imaging technique which gives the impression of normal spatial vision. You can...

The Warsaw Uprising Museum will take you right into the middle of the dramatic events of August 1944, and bring you closer to the post-war communist terror and the fate of the insurgents in communist Poland. Located in a restored tramway power station from the early 20th century, the museum is a testament to history and a tribute to those who fought and died for a free Poland and its capital....

King John III Palace Museum in Wilanów On the outskirts of Warsaw, in picturesque Wilanów, rises the Baroque Palace of King John III - a pearl of architecture and a witness to the rich history of Poland. The royal residence, surrounded by extensive gardens, delights not only from the outside, but also with its unique interior design and rich art collections. Walking through the palace's...

The Museum is located in six interconnected tenement houses in the Old Town Square. The institution's patron, Adam Mickiewicz, one of the nation's foremost bards, is a figure that every Polish man and woman of school age has probably heard of. The mission of the institution is to collect and preserve cultural property, mainly related to Polish literature, and to disseminate the values of...

The Fryderyk Chopin Museum is located in the historic Ostrogski Palace at 1 Okólnik Street. It is a modern institution devoted to the life and work of one of the most eminent composers in history, of whom probably everyone has heard. The institution is part of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute. The museum exhibition, spread over five levels, combines traditional props with interactive...

The majestic Royal Castle - a symbol of Polish history and culture. For centuries, this baroque-classical residence served as the seat of kings and the venue of the Sejm. During its long history, the Royal Castle has been plundered and devastated many times by foreign armies. Completely destroyed during World War II, it was rebuilt between 1971 and 1984 thanks to the commitment of...