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Great museum with rare and unique subject

Very unique museum for rescued old neons explaining their history and also their role in Polish... read more

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A little bit of neons

This is a small place which is hard to find beacuse the location is hidden. Only the second time it... read more

Reviewed February 3, 2023
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Reviewed June 21, 2022

I’d seen The Neon Muzeum on a list of ‘must-see’ things in Warsaw, and was determined to pay a visit when we went to Poland recently. It’s situated a short tram ride from the city centre, and relatively easy to find. It’s a small museum, but beautifully laid out in a warehouse-type building, showing off the exhibits in the most visually pleasing way possible. The neon signs are mainly from Communist-era Warsaw, and are endlessly photogenic. The exhibits all have notes explaining what they were advertising or promoting, where they were sited, and photographs showing them in their original setting. There is also a TV documentary programme running on a loop, with the history of the neon signage, which sounds dry, but is absolutely fascinating.
We spent about 90 minutes or so at the museum, and that included viewing the TV film. I took loads of photographs of the beautiful signs, the museum asks you to use the camera on your ‘phone, and not to use proper cameras, but the neons are so photogenic that smartphone pics look fabulous.
There is a small museum shop, with some lovely neon-themed merchandise, where you can pick up a souvenir. When we’d finished at the museum, we took a tram back into central Warsaw via Praga. We really enjoyed our visit to the Neon Muzeum, and would recommend it if you have any interest in design, architecture, or pre and post-war Polish history.

Date of experience: June 2022
Thank jeff c
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Reviewed April 5, 2022 via mobile

The neon signs and their history were fascinating and it’s great to see this more recent part of history preserved. The only negative is that the museum is very small. Perhaps some thought should be given to extending the exhibitions.

Date of experience: March 2022
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Reviewed July 23, 2021 via mobile

Yes it’s far from the city center and it’s quite small BUT it’s well organised, the description are interesting, it’s original and the staff is super friendly. In my opinion it’s worth the detour.
The signs that are not lit are no big deal, it even adds to the atmosphere of this place.
Definitely recommend!

Date of experience: July 2021
Thank SophieB4773
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Reviewed February 14, 2021 via mobile

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.

Date of experience: February 2021
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Reviewed October 19, 2020 via mobile

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.

Date of experience: October 2020
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