Famous Museums in Warsaw

Let's explore the finest collection of museums in Warsaw:

1. Warsaw Uprising Museum

   4.7 (3570 Votes)
   

   Museum, War Memorial

   The museum has a single purpose to tell the story of it’s namesake, when in WWII, the Polish resistance Home Army tried to retake Warsaw from Germany. It was the single largest resistance effort in Europe in the entire war. The museum tries to tell the story of this uprising in it’s every facet, whether in the form of weapons used or love letters sent. It’s arranged so beauti...Read more

2. Wilanow Palace And Museum

   4.6 (2405 Votes)
   

   Museum, Historical Site, Palace, Concert

   This is one of Poland’s first public museums. It’s a bit remarkable that the museum even functions today, considering that most of its exhibits were annexed by the Nazi’s in WWII, but thankfully these were repatriated. Modelled on the Versailles by King John III Sobieski for his French wife, the palace is in the Baroque style. Its main exhibits are the gallery of Polish Royal...Read more

3. Copernicus Science Centre

   4.6 (3417 Votes)
   

   Science Museum, Educational Site

   The origin of this rather futuristic looking building is a bit curious. Radio Polski once use to organise science picnics, which were mainly directed at the children of Warsaw. During these picnics, natural and scientific phenomena were explored in a rather hands on manner. As popularity in this activity grew, the authorities used EU funds to build this beautiful museum to facilitate the count...Read more

4. Palace Of Culture And Science

   

   Museum, Park, Landmark, Historical Site

   Pretty much all those who live close by hate this building, the tallest in Poland and certainly the most prominent in Warsaw. It was built by the Soviets, and thus is seen as a sign of unwelcome Russian dominance. It’s also said to greatly detract from the city’s aesthetic appeal. A running joke goes that the only place to tolerate the building is from the top of it, as that’...Read more

5. Warsaw National Museum

   4.6 (3227 Votes)
   

   Art Museum, Art Gallery, Museum

   The museum’s main collections comprise of ancient art, polish art, numismatics (coin collections), applied art and oriental art and all of these are quite extensive. The museum underwent some display changes recently, when the collections were rearranged by theme rather than by historical period. Of special interest are the Faras Gallery, which displays early Christian Art and the Mediev...Read more

6. Fryderyk Chopin Museum

   4.3 (2379 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   Dedicated to the world famous composer who created divine masterpieces in the field of music and who is considered as one of the eternal and timeless musicians of the world. This museum has two branches and spread over five levels of exhibition space, has precious manuscripts of Chopin that were obtained from his family and relatives. The museum also houses collection of photographs and record...Read more

7. Jewish Ghetto Memorial

   4.6 (1151 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   The symbol of the ghetto uprising of Warsaw in the World War 2, this monument stands on the exact location where the first armed clash took place. An impressive homage paid to the people who sacrificed their lives in the uprising.  The Museum of the History of Polish Jews located just opposite the memorial is also worth visiting. Also, visit nearby attractions which are covered in Warsaw ...Read more

8. Maria Sklodowska Curie Museum

   4.2 (1747 Votes)
   

   Museum, Historical Site

   It’s fitting that a national celebrity who won two Nobel Prizes for her country and did so much to expand humanity’s work on radiation be given her own museum. Small and intimate, the museum offers a very personal insight into the travails of this remarkable woman. The exhibits include letters and many instruments she used in her work. Also, visit nearby attractions which are cover...Read more

9. Mausoleum Of Struggle And Martyrdom

   4.6 (1664 Votes)
   

   Museum, History Museum, Memorial, War Memorial

   During the Second World War and Germany’s occupation of Poland, you’d have given pretty much anything to not to be able to visit this place. This place used to be the actual Gestapo detainment and interrogation (read torture) offices. The museum is small, interactive and a pretty powerful experience. Start with the introductory movie and the move on down the exhibits. It’s mo...Read more

10. Museum Of Pawiak Prison

    4.6 (367 Votes)
    

    Museum, Specialty Museum

    Another museum which will leave you affected. Thought the prison belonged to the Polish government, the museum highlights the time period of Nazi invasion where the innocent were imprisoned and gives a glimpse of war history. Also, visit nearby attractions which are covered in Warsaw itinerary 1 day.

11. National Museum Of Ethnography

    4.3 (28 Votes)
    Kredytowa 1, Warszawa, Poland
    Museum

12. Gestapo Headquarters Museum

    1.5 (26 Votes)
    Aleja Solidarnosci 62, 00-240 Warszawa, Poland
    Museum

13. Muzeum Neonow

    4.3 (19 Votes)
    Mińska 25, Warszawa, Poland
    Museum