Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow
Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow
Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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- Julia I31 contributionsUnique and beautiful baroque palace - a gem in Warsaw.This beautiful baroque palace is a must-visit for tourists in Warsaw. The museum is definitely interesting but the best part is taking a walk around the beautiful gardens around the palace and admire the unique architecture from the outside. I especially recommend visiting the palace in the season surrounding Christmas where there is a special light installation in the gardens. Beautiful forms, sculptures, and pathways lit up with colorful Christmas lights. Part of the installation is synchronized with speakers and looks as if dancing to the music. There is are also interesting mapping shows where images and videos showing different stories are projected onto the palace.Visited November 2020Written November 8, 2020
- Asa RendaWarsaw, Poland133 contributionsPolish VersaillesIt's not called like this by accident. Yes, Wilanów is smaller and perhaps less gorgeous than the French palace, but it also has a cameral charm that more than makes up for it. The gardens aren't very extensive, but beautifully situated near a nature preserve and still large enough to warrant an hour-long walk, while the palace itself has some of the richest interiors you will see in Poland and boasts an interesting collection of European and oriental art. In one of the wings, you even have an opportunity to witness experts at work restoring paintings and other exhibits! Tip: Thursdays are free admission days, and don't miss the free mobile app with different thematic guides (general, for kids, "women in the palace", "restoration process") - QR codes for the download available throughout the building. Plan 3-4 hours on site and enjoy.Visited September 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten September 3, 2020
- SanfordFoodieSanford, Florida711 contributionsAn astounding place to visit, must-see.I've wanted to visit Wilanów since a read a biography of King Jan II Sobieski. I was not disappointed. I'd been to Poland previously, but this was high on my list to do this time, because we were traveling independently. It was the first place we visited on the day we arrived in Warsaw. Although tired from our long flight from Chicago, I'm so glad we visited. It in an amazing place and I highly recommend it, bit inside and out. The inside is beautifully furnished with interesting exhibits, and the outside grounds and gardens are meticulously groomed. A must-see on a visit to Warsaw.Visited August 2019Written June 9, 2020
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Richard P
46 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
No English guide (audio or in person) available, which greatly diminished the experience. We also had to fight groups for passage. Some rooms extremely dark which made it near impossible to read explanations. Also some stairways were dimly lit making it dangerous ( not all steps even). Be prepared to take public transportation for return as there are no taxi stands close by.
Written May 28, 2022
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Małgorzata Kłosowska
Knurow, Poland108 contributions
Sep 2022
A beautiful palace with even more beautiful gardens. It's a pretty quiet place where you can rest and enjoy beautiful views.
I highly recommend it because it is a lifetime experience, and what is also importants it is cheap to get there (at least for students).
I highly recommend it because it is a lifetime experience, and what is also importants it is cheap to get there (at least for students).
Written February 22, 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,512 contributions
Oct 2022
Good to tour this palace/museum with a guide to get the full impact. Interesting insights into the aristocrats’ way of life! The palace has had some 120 owners over the years, but is now a govt owned museum. Beautiful, attractive exterior; interior with some Baroque decor; lots of paintings. Surrounding gardens are probably fabulous in summer, but not much to see when we visited in October.
Written January 4, 2023
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john b
Parramatta, Australia15 contributions
Sep 2022
Wilanov Castle in Warsaw and the adjoining cathedral are really amazing for at least half a day visit. The exterior and interior are magnificent with extensive gardens and parkland. Taxis are very cheap in Warsaw so it was very inexpensive to get there and the taxi driver was so reliable he came back at
1 pm sharp to pick me up! The castle also has a great little restaurant.
1 pm sharp to pick me up! The castle also has a great little restaurant.
Written October 3, 2022
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CAPerth
Perth227 contributions
Jul 2019
We visited the Palace on our final afternoon in Warsaw and were running late due to very slow service at a nearby bar where we stopped for a quick(!) beer. Had not realised that last entry is at 3pm on a Thursday and so were in a bit of a mad panic to get the tickets, but were re-directed from the entry to a separate ticket office out near the front of the palace grounds, over 100m away. Despite being a few minutes late they still let us in.
If you have seen a few palaces, the interior is a bit underwhelming, fairly standard antiques and furniture, no really outstanding pieces or rooms or frescoes. The gardens are small but impressive (fully in flower during our visit in July). But I think the outside of the palace is the best part, particularly if you are lucky enough to have bright sunshine bring out the yellow (our day was cloudy but the sun did come out briefly to get a feel of how it looks).
If you have seen a few palaces, the interior is a bit underwhelming, fairly standard antiques and furniture, no really outstanding pieces or rooms or frescoes. The gardens are small but impressive (fully in flower during our visit in July). But I think the outside of the palace is the best part, particularly if you are lucky enough to have bright sunshine bring out the yellow (our day was cloudy but the sun did come out briefly to get a feel of how it looks).
Written June 13, 2020
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Gene T
Baton Rouge, LA88 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Buy tickets in advance. English audioguide was helpful. This palace is about ten km driving distance from central Warsaw, but no issues getting rideshare to-from (less than $20). There's a major bus stop a short walk away. The gardens are nice but see the palace inside. Gardens are more magnificent in Lazienki Park. Our advance tickets were for opening time, before the school groups arrived.
Written July 28, 2023
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Malgorzata
12,108 contributions
Sep 2019
A beautiful place, both the park and the palace. It has its charm. Palace erected in 1696 at the request of King Jan III Sobieski. To see the whole thing, you need to have a whole day. . The palace itself is beautiful, giving an idea of the splendor of royal residences. The museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens. There are numerous ponds and branches of the Vistula in the park where you can go boating. t is worth visiting this place when visiting Warsaw.
Written August 29, 2020
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Enjoytravelz
France106 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
We didn't visit the Palace, only the gardens but it was very pleasant, great place to go to on a sunny afternoon. The outside of the Palace is beautiful and its architecture is a cross between Roman and Polish architecture. Definitely a pleasant walk
Written August 10, 2021
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Souryadip B
Katowice, Poland16 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Wonderful place situated in the neighborhood of Wilanow. Beautiful lush gardens with exquisite array of flowers complimented with fountains. Great place to stroll around with your loved one/s. I visited here thrice and it was always well maintained. Very reasonable entry fee, even cheaper if you are a student, handicapped.
Picturesque views of the palace. Very memorable if you visit in the peak of summer.
It is a bit away from the main centre of Warsaw but you wont regret it one bit. Definitely worth the 20 min car ride.
Picturesque views of the palace. Very memorable if you visit in the peak of summer.
It is a bit away from the main centre of Warsaw but you wont regret it one bit. Definitely worth the 20 min car ride.
Written June 25, 2022
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Hamiczech
Ostrava, Czech Republic553 contributions
Dec 2022
Just amazing, you must visit this palace and its garden, even when it is far away from the centre. It was favourite place of King Jan III. Sobieski. Tickets you can buy online or on the place. How to get there and detailed info you can read on my travel blog in Czech and English: hamiczech.tips
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Written January 13, 2023
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frddvsn
Beauvais, France
Bonjour
Est il possible de faire des photos a l'intérieur du château
Car sur des sites je vois pas de photos mais sur d'autres comme ici je vois des photos des intérieur
Même si une taxe est demandé cela ne me dérange pas
Merci
GREGPUMPER
Murcia, España141 contributions
Oui, vous pouvez faire photos a l'interieur, mais no flash. Salut mon ami
Ashleigh B
140 contributions
Is entrance to the gardens free? Are the gardens open past opening hours or the castle? Thank you!
Shuki R
TLV142 contributions
It's not free but it's cheaper than the museum: 5 zlotys versus 20 zlotys.
As for hours, park opens at 9 AM all year round, closing hours are 4PM-9PM, depending on the day. So it's a bit longer than the museum but not open 24H.
Full details are available in the Wilanow website
האם פתוח כל השבוע ומתי מופעי האורות? תודה
Timothy M
Eureka, MO245 contributions
I don't have that information. You can probably look it up on the internet.
Kirin Frost
33 contributions
Hello is this palace inside zone 1 or 2?
Paul S
Toronto, Canada35 contributions
Hi. It's in zone 1, but you need to purchase a bus ticket for a longer time, as it takes a while to get there. Please look at my review for details of how we got there by bus.
SandyM C
Athens, Greece223 contributions
Διάβασα σε ένα blog ότι τις Κυριακές είναι δωρεάν, ισχύει;
natalija
Belgrade, Serbia1,388 contributions
Hi!
Is the museum open until December 31st?
alanreynolds
Croydon, UK2,136 contributions
Grounds are open over Christmas but Palace closed
iii211
Tel Aviv, Israel2 contributions
For short time visit, would you advise going to wilanowie or to the royal castle at the old town?
Bellavintagephoto
Liopetri, Cyprus
Προγραμματίζουμε ταξίδι για Βαρσοβία τον Αύγουστο. Μας απασχολεί το θέμα του καιρού και κατά πόσο αξίζει αν οι θερμοκρασίες δεν είναι στα στάνταρτ της Ελλάδας καλοκαίρι.
madia1966
Volos, Greece75 contributions
ΗΒαρσοβία είναι μια περιοχή που μπορείς να δεις όλα τα αξιοθέατα σε δύο μέρες. Δεν έχει κάτι να κάνεις Τα μαγαζιά το αργότερο κλείνουν 12 η ώρα για το Σάββατο, Τις καθημερινές κλείνουν νωρίτερα.
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- Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow is open:
- Mon - Tue 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wed - Wed 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Fri - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- We recommend booking Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 20 Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow tours on Tripadvisor
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- Wilanow Royal Palace : SMALL GROUP /inc. Pick-up/ (From $61.60)
- Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds (From $5.20)
- Wilanow Royal Palace : PRIVATE TOUR /inc. Pick-up/ (From $76.43)
- Palace of Culture & Science + Wilanow Royal Palace: PRIVATE TOUR /inc. Pick-up/ (From $135.76)
- Palace of Culture & Science + Wilanow Royal Palace: SMALL GROUP /inc. Pick-up/ (From $112.94)
- Hotels near Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow:
- (5.30 mi) H15 Boutique Hotel
- (5.56 mi) PURO Warszawa Centrum
- (2.61 mi) DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Warsaw
- (5.13 mi) Sheraton Grand Warsaw
- (4.92 mi) Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
- Restaurants near Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow:
- (0.18 mi) Kuznia Kulturalna
- (0.17 mi) Restauracja Wilanów ( Tajemniczy Ogród )
- (0.18 mi) Cukiernia Królewska Wilanów
- (0.18 mi) Bajgle i Bąble
- (0.19 mi) Pub Zloty Krol
- Attractions near Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow:
- (0.05 mi) Krolewski Ogrod Swiatla
- (0.12 mi) Church of St. Anna Wilanow
- (0.15 mi) Park Wilanowski
- (0.15 mi) Mauzoleum Potockich
- (0.17 mi) Poster Museum
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