History Museums in Warsaw

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History Museums in Warsaw

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  • Luisa C
    World12 contributions
    O my god, this was incredible. Just... wow one of a kind. Everybody should go there. It is great that schools are sending there childrens to learn history!
    Written August 2, 2023
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  • Luisa C
    World12 contributions
    Beautiful! We were Lucky and the queue were really small, so we gone inside really quickly! And those garden next to the palace...! Magnificent!
    Written August 2, 2023
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  • 32Morten
    Finland454 contributions
    This castle has an interesting history: the original has been destroyed but polish people wanted to rebuild it during communist era. The furniture are mostly original. Worth to visit.
    Written June 24, 2023
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  • Mohammad A
    10 contributions
    Very big exhibition with many things to see from art to ancient pieces, a nice place to spend the afternoon and see some nice art pieces
    Written July 21, 2023
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  • Salty
    Kent, UK177 contributions
    This museum is house on the site where the Gestapo HQ in Warsaw was in WWII.
    On entrance, there's the opportunity to watch a 5-10 minute video documenting how the hq was used for torture and murder (if you ask the lady in the small ticket office, she will show the film in your language.)
    The museum itself can be walked in 5 mins but if you have a real interest, read the signs and take time to imagine how terrifying a place it is, it can take you around an hour.
    The cells are chained off but a very helpful assistant allowed us a closer look at some of the drawings and names etched helplessly into the plaster. We plan on researching these in the hope that some survived the war, but given its reputation, its sadly unlikely.
    Shame about the school trips that drowned out some moment of contemplation. Not the fault of the venue and more pleased that future generations are learning that we should never forget.
    Written May 1, 2023
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  • Satunnainen matkaaja
    4 contributions
    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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  • Traveler O
    Washington DC, DC887 contributions
    This is a fantastic museum situated on the north side of Warsaw by a large fort. The commemoration of the thousands of Polish soldiers, intellectuals, civil servants, etc. by the brutal Soviet regime after the 1938 invasion is a powerful tribute. The museum is well laid out and it's important to get the audio guide upon entry. Be sure to bring your own plug-in headphones (bluetooth won't work) for the audio guide, otherwise you pay more than you should for your own set of headphones. The museum is well laid out with recovered items from the victims and an expansive history lesson on the 1938 invasion of Poland by the Nazis and the Soviets. It paints a bleak picture of what happened and gives you deep appreciation for the resiliency of the Polish people. Very moving and absolutely worth visiting. Spent the better part of a day going through the museum and listening in to each exhibit while carefully observing the stories of those who perished and those who work to ensure the memory of this atrocity never fades.

    Shouldn't bring kids under 12, and even then be sure to explain beforehand what they're about to see. Very moving museum.
    Written March 8, 2023
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  • TravelswithMrH
    The Hague, The Netherlands365 contributions
    On 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!
    Written March 4, 2023
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  • Danno_99
    Europe1,966 contributions
    The museum is focuses on records documenting Jewish life under the Nazis in Warsaw. Much of the museum deals with who collected the records, how they were collected and stored. There are many personal stories about Jews who lived there - some as recorded texts, many others as letters and postcards that were sent during the holocaust. There are several short films as well.
    Worth visiting, but bear in mind the focus is narrow.
    Written September 9, 2021
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  • la_simpson
    High Wycombe, UK50 contributions
    A must do to get a greater understanding of this fascinating neighbourhood. Great value as if you visit the museum of Warsaw in the old town entrance to this museum is included if visited within 7 days (20 zlty). The staff were very passionate, welcoming and friendly which only added to the experience and were keen for me to see everything. Don't miss the panoramic view of Praga at the end. To learn more about the residents and the area during WWII and communism was very interesting.
    Written September 19, 2020
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  • janetmcplanit
    Cedar City, Utah, United States149 contributions
    We learned a lot from going to this museum. The Polish Church was persecuted not only during WWII, but after the war as well. The communist authorities wanted to neutralize the Catholic Church. When Cardinal Karol Wojtyla became Pope Paul II, the Poles were emboldened to fight for their faith. This is the story of Fr. Popieluszko. He helped the families arrested under martial law and spoke on their behalf. On Oct. 19, 1984, he was murdered while en route from attending a prayer meeting in Bydgoszczto to his home. His funeral on Nov. 3, 1984 was attended by a very large crowd
    Written July 18, 2019
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  • Mathias S
    333 contributions
    The building of the museum is the old arsenal, built on order of king Władysław IV Waza in 17th century. It was a place of one of the actions starting the November Uprising in 1830, as well as the place of a partisant action during ww2. Apart from it, the building is rather dull.
    Written April 15, 2019
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  • Joanna S
    2 contributions
    I definitely recommend it to all who visit the Norblin Factory and do not know what history is hidden in this unique place.
    Written June 27, 2022
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  • TravelChic4469
    Terre Haute, IN542 contributions
    We scheduled a tour of the Zabinski Villa on the grounds of the Warsaw Zoo. You must pay admission to the zoo and then donate a small amount to the Villa for your tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and had been with the zoo for over 30 years. She did a very good job explaining the differences between fact and some of the fiction in the film “The Zookeeper’s Wife”, which was very helpful.
    Written July 16, 2022
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