Muzeum Warszawy
Muzeum Warszawy
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Extraordinary Stories Of Ordinary Things. The Museum of Warsaw collects the things of Warsaw, researches them and makes them available to the public. The core exhibition refers to the histories of particular objects in order to tell about historical events and people who had made an impact on the shape and character of contemporary Warsaw.
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- John BToronto, Canada2,977 contributionsA fascinating - and hugely comprehensive - look into Warsaw's historyThis rambling museum which is built onto a series of connected townhouses on Old Town Square provides a fascinating look into the history of Warsaw. Be sure to take advantage of the audio guide which really helps with the interpretation of the exhibits. It can be easy to get lost so follow the instructions carefully! There are many fascinating and varied exhibits including a postcard collection, art from across the ages depicting Warsaw scenes, archeological items including a hoard of silver coins and a room of clocks. On the top floor (many stairs up!) there are some great views onto Old Town Square and of the skyline. The entrance fee is 20 PLN and the museum is free on Thursdays.Visited February 2020Written March 24, 2020
- Ana GSydney, Australia431 contributionsImpressiveWOW This is a multilevel museum that is really interesting and has so much info and details. There is lots to learn and there is a great view at the top. Worth the climb. I would definitely leave plenty of time to visit. The audio guide is really helpful, easy to use and informative.Visited June 2019Written April 13, 2020
- TravelswithMrHThe Hague, The Netherlands365 contributionsMuch bigger than expected full of informationOn entrance from the old town square I wasn’t expecting the museum to be just as big as it is. It’s over 5 floors and covers all history of Warsaw including many artefacts, art and maps. It is very detailed and to be honest Mr H and I had put aside 2 hours thinking it would be plenty of time but realised to give it justice you’d probably need at least 3. It is very detailed and complex so more for adults or older teenagers. My only criticism would be we found it very warm!Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 4, 2023
- PoppaP54Middletown, Delaware372 contributionsWorth dropping ByMultilevel facility with exhibits addressing the history of Warsaw. Some videos are present, but most materials are read, with a reasonable availability of English. The winding passages and stairs can become a bit tedious. The staff is friendly, and the cost quite reasonable.Visited September 2021Written October 16, 2021
- Slug01122 contributionsGet the historical perspective on Warsaw!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 across the square outside. A not so nice throwback to communist era service exists via the dour old women who mind the exhibits. They followed us around about two paces behind, glaring and muttering as we had rudely interrupted their reading. The most interesting part of the museum for me covered the German occupation of the city, although there are enough dusty pictures of long dead important Poles if that's your thing. The museum also has mocked up rooms from various ages including a printers and a rich families dining room. These exhibits although interesting enough might have come from any European city. The must see part of the museum must be at 12:00 noon with the showing of an English Language film, outlining how little of Warsaw remained at the end of the war. The film is in grainy black and white, and although frustratingly you do not get a full picture of the destruction, you certainly get a perspective on how tough life must have been during the war. You also get some shots of the men and women rebuilding the city immediately after the war. In addition to the film, the most moving part of the museum was on the top floor showing the photos and stories of the wartime resistance leaders – many of these young lads died in their early 20’s during the war, whereas they should be old men today. Some of the worst photographs showed the public executions of the Poles in the streets. The museum also boasts the only collection of conductor’s batons in Poland! I was interested in passing to see the variation and delicacy of some of the batons on display. The museum doesn’t have a restaurant or shop, but there are plenty of places for eats around the market square.Written May 1, 2005
- a-travelin-foodieUnited States1,011 contributionsMovie was goodAs recommended by Rick Steves, we went only for the movie, so weren't even aware if the museum was open or closed. Thought the movie was well done, but after going to the Warsaw Uprising Museum, we realized we hadn't needed to see the movie. However, the movie gave us a few clues about the Old Town area we were in while we were in it, so that was helpful. There were actually more in depth photos and films at the Uprising Museum. If you're not planning on doing the Uprising, definitely come here for the short film. If you want to get a feel while you're in town, it's helpful and you're providing your funds for a good cause. There were multiple English showings during the day, not just the one mentioned in the guidebooks.Visited August 2013Traveled as a coupleWritten September 1, 2013
- Jose SantiagoCardiff, United Kingdom750 contributionsSave your legs....just spend several hours in here instead!!!We loved Warsaw and as three couples spent hours walking around this beautiful city....however we could have spent more time in the pubs just by coming here first and spending several hours!!! It’s over six floors and everything you need to know about Warsaw is here under one roof lol !!! You can take the museum tour in English with headphones and if you come on a rainy day it’s perfect Also go on a Thursday because it’s FREE ADMISSION!!! Located on the corner of the Rynek in the old town They have lifts for disabled so is a perfect venue for all !!Visited September 2018Traveled with friendsWritten October 2, 2018
- IslandSunAMI643 contributions12 noon NAZI film is worthwhileThe 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 door. A word of note: my wife & I ate two meals in The Old Town. On both occasions, we were overcharged. After explaining the error, corrections were made. On one occasion, I got the feeling, that over-charging was routine! I regret having to report this; just be alert.Visited September 2011Traveled as a coupleWritten October 27, 2011
- Mike B30 contributionsSlightly DisappointingI 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 exhibits which I clearly missed. I did not find that the "direction to follow" was well signed and many of the areas did not have English translations which posed a real problem. Similar to the previous reviewer I also found the ladies working in the museum to be quite off-putting. I was made to feel very uncomfortable by their constant "checking up" and constant mutterings. For me, this was not time well spent and not a place I would visit again. That said, potential visitors who follow the advice of the previous reviewer may have a better experience.Written August 4, 2005
- bfindyszJerusalem District, Israel655 contributionsToo much of a good thingWent to the museum mainly to see a temporary exhibit in honor of the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Warsaw by2 the Nazis. Well done with English subtitles under and next to exhibition items in Polish as well as an audio-guide for the whole museum available in English or Polish. If anything this exhibit is heavy on the audio and weak on the more traditional items. But it was a fine attempt to relay the feelings and experiences of that first month of WWII. We were emotionally as well as physically tired after almost 2 hours in this one exhibit. The rest of the museum will have to wait for another time. Tickets cam be reused up till 30 days later and a visit to the Praga museum is also free with its entry ticket for 7 days afterwards. Wise to plan a repeat visit of the rest of this large museum in advance. I won't be here long enough. Plans for the rest of my stay.Visited September 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten September 25, 2019
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PoppaP54
Middletown, DE372 contributions
Sep 2021
Multilevel facility with exhibits addressing the history of Warsaw. Some videos are present, but most materials are read, with a reasonable availability of English. The winding passages and stairs can become a bit tedious. The staff is friendly, and the cost quite reasonable.
Written October 16, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Slug01
Grim up North122 contributions
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 across the square outside.
A not so nice throwback to communist era service exists via the dour old women who mind the exhibits. They followed us around about two paces behind, glaring and muttering as we had rudely interrupted their reading.
The most interesting part of the museum for me covered the German occupation of the city, although there are enough dusty pictures of long dead important Poles if that's your thing. The museum also has mocked up rooms from various ages including a printers and a rich families dining room. These exhibits although interesting enough might have come from any European city.
The must see part of the museum must be at 12:00 noon with the showing of an English Language film, outlining how little of Warsaw remained at the end of the war. The film is in grainy black and white, and although frustratingly you do not get a full picture of the destruction, you certainly get a perspective on how tough life must have been during the war. You also get some shots of the men and women rebuilding the city immediately after the war.
In addition to the film, the most moving part of the museum was on the top floor showing the photos and stories of the wartime resistance leaders – many of these young lads died in their early 20’s during the war, whereas they should be old men today. Some of the worst photographs showed the public executions of the Poles in the streets.
The museum also boasts the only collection of conductor’s batons in Poland! I was interested in passing to see the variation and delicacy of some of the batons on display.
The museum doesn’t have a restaurant or shop, but there are plenty of places for eats around the market square.
A not so nice throwback to communist era service exists via the dour old women who mind the exhibits. They followed us around about two paces behind, glaring and muttering as we had rudely interrupted their reading.
The most interesting part of the museum for me covered the German occupation of the city, although there are enough dusty pictures of long dead important Poles if that's your thing. The museum also has mocked up rooms from various ages including a printers and a rich families dining room. These exhibits although interesting enough might have come from any European city.
The must see part of the museum must be at 12:00 noon with the showing of an English Language film, outlining how little of Warsaw remained at the end of the war. The film is in grainy black and white, and although frustratingly you do not get a full picture of the destruction, you certainly get a perspective on how tough life must have been during the war. You also get some shots of the men and women rebuilding the city immediately after the war.
In addition to the film, the most moving part of the museum was on the top floor showing the photos and stories of the wartime resistance leaders – many of these young lads died in their early 20’s during the war, whereas they should be old men today. Some of the worst photographs showed the public executions of the Poles in the streets.
The museum also boasts the only collection of conductor’s batons in Poland! I was interested in passing to see the variation and delicacy of some of the batons on display.
The museum doesn’t have a restaurant or shop, but there are plenty of places for eats around the market square.
Written May 2, 2005
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
a-travelin-foodie
United States1,011 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
As recommended by Rick Steves, we went only for the movie, so weren't even aware if the museum was open or closed. Thought the movie was well done, but after going to the Warsaw Uprising Museum, we realized we hadn't needed to see the movie. However, the movie gave us a few clues about the Old Town area we were in while we were in it, so that was helpful. There were actually more in depth photos and films at the Uprising Museum. If you're not planning on doing the Uprising, definitely come here for the short film. If you want to get a feel while you're in town, it's helpful and you're providing your funds for a good cause. There were multiple English showings during the day, not just the one mentioned in the guidebooks.
Written September 2, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jose Santiago
Cardiff, UK750 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
We loved Warsaw and as three couples spent hours walking around this beautiful city....however we could have spent more time in the pubs just by coming here first and spending several hours!!!
It’s over six floors and everything you need to know about Warsaw is here under one roof lol !!!
You can take the museum tour in English with headphones and if you come on a rainy day it’s perfect
Also go on a Thursday because it’s FREE ADMISSION!!!
Located on the corner of the Rynek in the old town
They have lifts for disabled so is a perfect venue for all !!
It’s over six floors and everything you need to know about Warsaw is here under one roof lol !!!
You can take the museum tour in English with headphones and if you come on a rainy day it’s perfect
Also go on a Thursday because it’s FREE ADMISSION!!!
Located on the corner of the Rynek in the old town
They have lifts for disabled so is a perfect venue for all !!
Written October 2, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
IslandSunAMI
Anna Maria Island, FL643 contributions
Sep 2011 • Couples
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 door.
A word of note: my wife & I ate two meals in The Old Town. On both occasions, we were overcharged. After explaining the error, corrections were made. On one occasion, I got the feeling, that
over-charging was routine! I regret having to report this; just be alert.
the square just outside the museum's door.
A word of note: my wife & I ate two meals in The Old Town. On both occasions, we were overcharged. After explaining the error, corrections were made. On one occasion, I got the feeling, that
over-charging was routine! I regret having to report this; just be alert.
Written October 27, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mike B
Birmingham, United Kingdom30 contributions
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 exhibits which I clearly missed.
I did not find that the "direction to follow" was well signed and many of the areas did not have English translations which posed a real problem.
Similar to the previous reviewer I also found the ladies working in the museum to be quite off-putting. I was made to feel very uncomfortable by their constant "checking up" and constant mutterings.
For me, this was not time well spent and not a place I would visit again. That said, potential visitors who follow the advice of the previous reviewer may have a better experience.
I did not find that the "direction to follow" was well signed and many of the areas did not have English translations which posed a real problem.
Similar to the previous reviewer I also found the ladies working in the museum to be quite off-putting. I was made to feel very uncomfortable by their constant "checking up" and constant mutterings.
For me, this was not time well spent and not a place I would visit again. That said, potential visitors who follow the advice of the previous reviewer may have a better experience.
Written August 5, 2005
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bfindysz
Jerusalem District, Israel655 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Went to the museum mainly to see a temporary exhibit in honor of the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Warsaw by2 the Nazis. Well done with English subtitles under and next to exhibition items in Polish as well as an audio-guide for the whole museum available in English or Polish.
If anything this exhibit is heavy on the audio and weak on the more traditional items. But it was a fine attempt to relay the feelings and experiences of that first month of WWII.
We were emotionally as well as physically tired after almost 2 hours in this one exhibit.
The rest of the museum will have to wait for another time. Tickets cam be reused up till 30 days later and a visit to the Praga museum is also free with its entry ticket for 7 days afterwards. Wise to plan a repeat visit of the rest of this large museum in advance. I won't be here long enough. Plans for the rest of my stay.
If anything this exhibit is heavy on the audio and weak on the more traditional items. But it was a fine attempt to relay the feelings and experiences of that first month of WWII.
We were emotionally as well as physically tired after almost 2 hours in this one exhibit.
The rest of the museum will have to wait for another time. Tickets cam be reused up till 30 days later and a visit to the Praga museum is also free with its entry ticket for 7 days afterwards. Wise to plan a repeat visit of the rest of this large museum in advance. I won't be here long enough. Plans for the rest of my stay.
Written September 25, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Asia L
Salisbury, UK224 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
This museum is one of the most extensive I have visited - it is in very good condition having been renovated in recent years, and this can be seen through the use of headphone guides, which speak automatically depending on the room or area you are in, guiding you through this huge collection.
There are several areas I completely skipped due to lack of personal interest (I believe there are only so many coins you can look at in this world), however due to the guide found interest in others I would have never looked at.
I will admit this museum is very time consuming and not for those of a short attention span, but it definitely will teach you a lot about Warsaw and Polish history.
One of my highlights is the view over the market square from the tower at the end of the guided tour.
The museum is great value for money, and very educational - I was very impressed.
There are several areas I completely skipped due to lack of personal interest (I believe there are only so many coins you can look at in this world), however due to the guide found interest in others I would have never looked at.
I will admit this museum is very time consuming and not for those of a short attention span, but it definitely will teach you a lot about Warsaw and Polish history.
One of my highlights is the view over the market square from the tower at the end of the guided tour.
The museum is great value for money, and very educational - I was very impressed.
Written April 21, 2019
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Elenita D
Penn Valley, CA32 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
My husband and I found it very interesting if you truly are interested in the destruction of the city and how and why they rebuilt it identically to how it was before.
We found it very worthwhile!
We found it very worthwhile!
Written October 19, 2017
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T3T
Western Norway, Norway2,397 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Visiting the Market Square we happened to see the entrance door to this museum and entered a room with books, etc. for sale.
We also bought tickets there at 7 Zloty a peiece and wondered what it was all about.
An englishpeaking guide was called and he brought us downstairs.
He took us through several cellars and told the 500 years history of these buildings and the owners.
There is not much to see here, apart from various cellars/basements but,-
the history told by the guide made it interesting and we were amazed that all these basements were connected through all 8 houses on the Decket's side of the Market Square.
We spent about 30 minutes down here, although the guide was willing to spend more time and answer any questions afterwards.
We were given a big information sheet with cellar layout on one side and the history of each building and owners on the other side.
It is worth a brief visit to be aquainted with the history of the old capital.
We also bought tickets there at 7 Zloty a peiece and wondered what it was all about.
An englishpeaking guide was called and he brought us downstairs.
He took us through several cellars and told the 500 years history of these buildings and the owners.
There is not much to see here, apart from various cellars/basements but,-
the history told by the guide made it interesting and we were amazed that all these basements were connected through all 8 houses on the Decket's side of the Market Square.
We spent about 30 minutes down here, although the guide was willing to spend more time and answer any questions afterwards.
We were given a big information sheet with cellar layout on one side and the history of each building and owners on the other side.
It is worth a brief visit to be aquainted with the history of the old capital.
Written December 1, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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