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Historical Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Historyczne Warszawy)

Rynek Starego Miasta 28, Warsaw, Poland
022-635-16-25
Ranked #51 of 112 attractions in Warsaw
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Owner description: Occupying almost an entire side of Old Town, this history museum covers every aspect of Warsaw's life and culture from its beginnings as an important...... more » Owner description: Occupying almost an entire side of Old Town, this history museum covers every aspect of Warsaw's life and culture from its beginnings as an important trade center in the mid-fourteenth century to present day. « less
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Anna Maria Island, FL
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011
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The museum is located on a corner of the Old Town Square. The museum is closed for renovation but at 12 noon they show a film on the Nazi's destruction of Warsaw in 1944. It is about 25 minutes long, very graphic and you will gain an appreciation on what a monumental task rebuilding the square just outside the museum's... More

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Oxford, England
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107 helpful votes 107 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2010
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I also found this museum slightly disappointing. The layout is very confusing and it is difficult to find which way to go. I thought the film would have been about a brief history of Warsaw and not just the Uprising. More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
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136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2005
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I visited the Historical Museum of Warsaw in July and have to admit to being somewhat disappointed. In my opinion it does not compare well with similar museums in other cities. However, I do now wish that I had read the previous review here as I would have been better prepared especially with regards to the film and also several... More

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Grim up North
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2005
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The History Museum (Muzeum Historczne Warszawy) is in the heart of the old town in the large old market square. The Museum is dusty and old fashioned. However, an exploration through the 60 rooms of the museum over four floors with their wooden and plaster ceilings is well worthwhile. You can also get some great views out of the window... More

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Warszawa
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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012
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Warsaw, Poland
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Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011
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