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Warsaw Rising Museum

79 Grzybowska, Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Description

The Warsaw Rising Museum (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego) documents the historical background and events of the Warsaw Uprising orchestrated by the Polish underground resistance in the summer of 1944. It exhibits artefacts, including weaponry, replicas of sewage used to evade Nazi security, and shows original footage of the events.

Access & Transport

The museum is located 2.5km west of the city centre of Warsaw. The 'Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego' tram stop is in front of the building and the Rondo Daszyńskiego metro station (M2) and tram stop are 200m away.

Instructions & Recommendations

Admission is free on Mondays

Meta review

The museum gets very positive and comprehensive coverage on travel blogs and websites but the online visitor reviews are not nearly as positive and unanimous; the main issue is the layout as there seems to lack a proper (or at least obvious) flow between the different exhibits with seemingly chronological back and forth and a fair amount of repetitive content. Otherwise the museography is actually quite good and the whole event (including the before and after, including the German reprisals) well documented. Very busy on the free-admission day so better to pay and go another day.

Environmental & Social

No environmental info about the building and operations. The main carbon footprint comes from electricity but it seems to be reasonable on a per visitor basis. Educational aspects

Conclusion

This museum focuses on a historical event that is not widely known about outside Poland and does so in a comprehensive manner. Nothing spectacular but recommended for history buffs and those generally wanting to learn more about Warsaw's past

Key positive

Good museography and range of artefacts

Well connected by public transport

Key negative

Unclear flow between exhibits

Can be quite busy

Suitability

Accessible and suitable for all ages (nothing overly graphic)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

April 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00

Tuesday -

Wednesday08:00 - 18:00

Thursday08:00 - 18:00

Friday08:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
PLN 30
Adult
18 - 64
PLN 30
Child
7 - 17
PLN 25
Infant
0 - 6
PLN 0
The Child/Adult age threshold is not disclosed online so this is an estimate

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