Were you aware that you can explore numerous museums and galleries in Warsaw without spending a dime once a week? This offers a chance to visit renowned sites like the Royal Castle, Łazienki Park, and Wilanów Palace, along with specialized venues such as the Poster Museum or the Jewish Historical Institute. Delve into the capital’s most fascinating museums and find out when they offer free admission.
Our Pick:
The Warsaw Rising
Museum
The Warsaw Rising Museum opened on the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, and pays tribute to those who fought for an independent Poland. The exhibition showcases the fighting and daily life during the uprising, highlighting the complexity of the international situation at the time. It also delves into the post-war Communist regime and the fate of the insurgents.
ul. Grzybowska 79,
1944.pl
Station Museum
ul. Towarowa 3
stacjamuzeum.pl
Jewish Historical Institute
ul. Tłomackie 3/5
jhi.pl
Our Pick:
National Museum of Technology
This museum, established in 2017, preserves Poland’s technological heritage and fosters engagement with technical progress. It originated from the Museum of Technology and Industry founded in 1929 by engineer Kazimierz Jackowski. The museum’s goals are to preserve material testimony of technological development, present Polish technical achievements, and inspire future generations. Its main seat is in the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw.
pl. Defilad 1
nmt.waw.pl
The National Museum in Warsaw
Al. Jerozolimskie 3
mnw.art.pl
Museum of Maria Skłodowska-
Curie
ul. Freta 16
mmsc.waw.pl
Museum of the Earth
Aleja Na Skarpie 20/26, 27
mz.pan.pl
Museum of Caricature
ul. Kozia 11
muzeumkarykatury.pl
Our Pick:
Fryderyk Chopin
Museum
The Chopin museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the composer and sharing knowledge about his life and work with the public. Through scholarly research, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and artistic initiatives, the museum collects, preserves, and showcases objects related to Chopin’s heritage. Additionally, it promotes contemporary creative endeavors inspired by Chopin, his music, and his era on a global scale.
ul. Okólnik 1,
chopin.museum/en
Royal Castle in Warsaw
pl. Zamkowy 4
zamek-krolewski.pl
Our Pick:
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews was conceived by the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland. Established in 2005 through public-private partnership, it garnered international support and won the European Museum of the Year Award in 2016. It serves as a vital platform for dialogue and education on Jewish history and culture, combating prejudice and promoting mutual understanding.
ul. Anielewicza 6,
polin.pl
Etnographic Museum
ul. Kredytowa 1
ethnomuseum.pl
Fotoplastikon
Al. Jerozolimskie 51
fotoplastikonwarszawski.pl
Heritage Interpretation Centre
ul. Brzozowa 11/13
ciz.muzeumwarszawy.pl
Museum of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów
ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 10/16
wilanow-palac.pl
Museum of Pharmacy
31/33 Piwna Street
muzeumwarszawy.pl/en/
Museum of Printing
23/25 ul. Ząbkowska
muzeumdrukarstwa.
muzeumwarszawy.pl/en/
Museum of Warsaw
Rynek Starego Miasta 28/42
muzeumwarszawy.pl
Museum of Warsaw (Praga)
ul. Targowa 50/52
muzeumpragi.pl
Museum of Warsaw (Wola)
12 Srebrna Street
muzeumwoli.muzeumwarszawy.pl/en/
Museum of the 10th X Pavilion of the Warsaw Citadel
ul. Skazańców 25
muzeum-niepodleglosci.pl/xpawilon
Pawiak Prison Museum
ul. Dzielna 24/26
muzeum-niepodleglosci.pl/pawiak
Polish Army Museum
Warsaw Citadel, Plac Gwardii Pieszej Koronnej
muzeumwp.pl
Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporaray Art
ul. Jazdów 2
u-jazdowski.pl
Zachęta National Gallery of Art
pl. Małachowskiego 3
zacheta.art.pl
Our Pick
Polish History Museum
The Polish History Museum focuses on promoting freedom, parliamentary history, and independence struggles. Through exhibitions, education, and research, it fosters patriotism and civic attitudes rooted in tradition and openness. The museum presents Polish history comprehensively, emphasizing international connections and engages in international outreach to make Poland’s history and culture accessible worldwide.
Mokotowska 33/35,
muzhp.pl/en
Royal Łazienki Museum
Agrykola 1
lazienki-krolewskie.pl
Always free
Chamber of Remembrance at the Warsaw Insurgents’ Cemetery
168 Wolska Street
izbapamieci.muzeumwarszawy.pl/en/
DSH (History Meeting House)
Karowa 20
dsh.waw.pl
Geological Museum
Rakowiecka 4
pgi.gov.pl/muzeum
Legia Warsaw Museum
Łazienkowska 3
legia.com/en
NBP Money Centre
Świętokrzyska 11/21
cpnbp.pl
Katyn Museum
Jana Jeziorańskiego 4
muzeumkatynskie.pl
