Neon Muzeum
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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The largest collection of Cold War era neon signs in the world ! The Neon Muzeum is dedicated to the documentation and preservation of cold war era neon signs.
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  • Jenny L
    Worcestershire, United Kingdom13 contributions
    Ok on a Rainy Afternoon
    The museum is quite small so unless you stop to read everything you can be round it in half an hour. They do show a film about neon signs around Warsaw which is quite interesting, if rather long. It was interesting though, as I've never given neon signs a second thought! You can only take photos with a phone, you can't use a camera.
    Visited October 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 19, 2020
  • Neatham
    641 contributions
    More than just neon signs
    There are many interesting boards to read about the history of neon signs and their importance to Warsaw. Apart from admiring the art and technology, you can watch a very interesting film about neon signs in Warsaw. We spent an hour very happily here and it's not expensive to visit.
    Visited February 2020
    Written February 15, 2020
  • Lizara K
    195 contributions
    Interesting
    This is a small, unusual museum. I appreciated the information in both Polish and English about each sign, although it wasn't always placed in the most obvious position, and the accompanying pictures of the signs where they used to be. There are a few paragraphs about the history of neon signs in Poland, and these were quite adequate to give the necessary context. I did feel that the museum would really benefit from an expansion as the collection is a bit chaotic at the moment and seemingly placed however the signs would fit, with a few signs visible sitting in corners but not displayed. It's also in a very inconvenient location. I felt it was worth the trip out anyway, but it may not be worth it to someone less interested in the subject. Finally, their rule about not allowing DSLR photos is just bizarre when many modern phones can take better pictures than older DSLRs. At least you can take photos with your phone without any difficulty.
    Visited February 2020
    Written February 1, 2020
  • Katie C
    Birmingham, United Kingdom9 contributions
    A waste of time
    I think this museum is probably a waste of time for most people. The actual museum is the size of a large room in your house and just literally has neon signs. We wouldn’t recommend this to friends unless you actually really like neon. For anyone else, it’s a waste of time & money.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 10, 2020
  • Christina A
    Nicosia, Cyprus39 contributions
    Cute little museum
    A very original museum which is great fun for taking photographs and learning more about the signs. It’s really small. It would be nice if someone was available to provide more info (maybe this is something that is offered, but not at the time we were there). The girl at the reception was a bit rude.
    Visited July 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 9, 2022
  • Ian D
    Caterham, United Kingdom8 contributions
    Different type of museum but not that easy to get to, especially on foot.
    Different type of museum but not in an easy location to walk to (as we did). It was surrounded by works on the day we went so difficult to find. Inside felt rather second rate as if some neon lights (not all of which work but some are simply broken) had just been put into a warehouse. Did give an interesting history on the discovery of neon though.
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 21, 2022
  • Satunnainen matkaaja
    4 contributions
    Great museum with rare and unique subject
    Very unique museum for rescued old neons explaining their history and also their role in Polish history. Museum is not very big but covers the subject very well. Not safe for lively small kids. The neons are not to be touched! They are fragile and some had dire warnings one to get electrocuted if touched. For adults and teens this is great! The location is a bit shady. But that increased the experience.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 24, 2023
  • jsilverman83
    Oakland, California354 contributions
    Great little museum!
    It's a bit hard to find and a little small, but absolutely worth it! The informational signs are all in Polish and English and tell the history of neon and neon signs and their existence in Poland (and Warsaw specifically). They have a pretty large collection of lit up and not lit up signs, most of which have at least some info on what they are and where they were originally. It's a really interesting history and some beautiful art to see these signs up close.
    Visited March 2020
    Written March 1, 2020
  • Patouke
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom130 contributions
    Large neons collection
    As a big fan of neon art, this was a must-visit place for me. The museum is hidden in a Soho Factory grounds, located in an old warehouse and looks very unassuming from outside. The exhibition entails a large collection of neons but also a historic background on neon art and scientific origin. Most of neon signs have been saved from destruction, refurbished and now working, some are damaged but each tell their own unique story. There’s an interesting piece to read about the group that works on collecting and restoring neon signs. Ticket to the museum is not expensive and the proceedings goes mainly towards maintainable of neons. Staff are relaxed and friendly, small gift shop area offers little range of neon-inspired souvenirs and books.
    Visited October 2018
    Traveled solo
    Written March 2, 2019
  • Natalia S
    Warwickshire, United Kingdom199 contributions
    Fun and different museum.
    I came here with my cousin (and on recommendation from my mother). We fully enjoyed the museum, all of the neons had a brief history of the neon sign and there is information at the front before you enter the exhibition about neon and how it was created. I can still just about remember seeing some of these signs in their original homes and my cousin said the cinema signs are still neon in a majority of the cinemas in Warsaw. I highly recommend it because it is just so different (and provides for some great pictures). I will definitely come back as they do get new neons on show and it’s a relaxing museum.
    Visited February 2019
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 10, 2019
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Katie C
Birmingham, UK9 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I think this museum is probably a waste of time for most people. The actual museum is the size of a large room in your house and just literally has neon signs. We wouldn’t recommend this to friends unless you actually really like neon. For anyone else, it’s a waste of time & money.
Written February 10, 2020
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We are sorry the Neon Muzeum didn't live up to your expectations, however we feel some of the information in your review is factually incorrect. Firstly, our museum is admittedly not large, but still covers a floor space of over 760 square metres. Secondly, when you consider that we are a self-funded museum, our ticket price is actually very good value for money at only £2.80 - that's less than a price of a cup of coffee. We have painstakingly restored hundreds of electro-graphic artefacts and signs and this is the subject of the museum - neon ! Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to point these matters out. Sincerely, The Neon Muzeum Team
Written June 28, 2020
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Christina A
Nicosia, Cyprus39 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
A very original museum which is great fun for taking photographs and learning more about the signs. It’s really small. It would be nice if someone was available to provide more info (maybe this is something that is offered, but not at the time we were there). The girl at the reception was a bit rude.
Written July 9, 2022
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Ian D
Caterham, UK8 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Different type of museum but not in an easy location to walk to (as we did). It was surrounded by works on the day we went so difficult to find. Inside felt rather second rate as if some neon lights (not all of which work but some are simply broken) had just been put into a warehouse. Did give an interesting history on the discovery of neon though.
Written October 21, 2022
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Satunnainen matkaaja
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Very unique museum for rescued old neons explaining their history and also their role in Polish history. Museum is not very big but covers the subject very well. Not safe for lively small kids. The neons are not to be touched! They are fragile and some had dire warnings one to get electrocuted if touched. For adults and teens this is great! The location is a bit shady. But that increased the experience.
Written July 24, 2023
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jsilverman83
Oakland, CA354 contributions
Mar 2020
It's a bit hard to find and a little small, but absolutely worth it! The informational signs are all in Polish and English and tell the history of neon and neon signs and their existence in Poland (and Warsaw specifically). They have a pretty large collection of lit up and not lit up signs, most of which have at least some info on what they are and where they were originally. It's a really interesting history and some beautiful art to see these signs up close.
Written March 1, 2020
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Patouke
Edinburgh, UK130 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
As a big fan of neon art, this was a must-visit place for me. The museum is hidden in a Soho Factory grounds, located in an old warehouse and looks very unassuming from outside. The exhibition entails a large collection of neons but also a historic background on neon art and scientific origin. Most of neon signs have been saved from destruction, refurbished and now working, some are damaged but each tell their own unique story. There’s an interesting piece to read about the group that works on collecting and restoring neon signs.
Ticket to the museum is not expensive and the proceedings goes mainly towards maintainable of neons. Staff are relaxed and friendly, small gift shop area offers little range of neon-inspired souvenirs and books.
Written March 2, 2019
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Natalia S
Warwickshire, UK199 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
I came here with my cousin (and on recommendation from my mother).
We fully enjoyed the museum, all of the neons had a brief history of the neon sign and there is information at the front before you enter the exhibition about neon and how it was created.
I can still just about remember seeing some of these signs in their original homes and my cousin said the cinema signs are still neon in a majority of the cinemas in Warsaw.
I highly recommend it because it is just so different (and provides for some great pictures). I will definitely come back as they do get new neons on show and it’s a relaxing museum.
Written February 10, 2019
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Asa Renda
Warsaw, Poland133 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
This is a rather small museum, but worth the humble price of 15 PLN. Lots of colorful neons provide a great photo opportunity, even during the day (the museum is in a dark warehouse), though it may be worth it to go after dusk and see the illuminations outside as well. All neons are authentic communist-era fixtures from Poland - either restored originals or their faithful copies. Descriptions in Polish and English complete this modest but unique exhibition. All of it is situated in the grungy heart of Praga - a former communal housing area that is now transforming into a trendy art district. It's got my heartfelt recommendation for whenever you're bored with Warsaw's city center.
Written February 14, 2021
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Gennaro P
Pozzuoli, Italy141 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
the museum is rather small but it's the perfect place to take lots of pictures with really old neon sign. I advice to visit it if you have lots of free time in Warsaw.
Written July 30, 2020
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Rob H
London, UK160 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
I’ve visited some sketchy Euro museums in my time (Gherkin 🇩🇪 + Penis Museums 🇮🇸 say hi) so it’s a JOY to have mind blown now and then.

Hello Warsaw’s Neon Muzeum - dedicated to preserving communist era signs and explaining how they’re inextricably linked to the social history of cold-war Warsaw.

Watch the document in the little cinema in full - you won’t regret it.

Only one gripe is the amount of dorks with professional SLRs taking their selfies waaaaaay too seriously. Take notes from Reklama and LIGHTEN UP, YOU GUYS.
Written November 23, 2019
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